Montecristo Dantés Edición Limitada Review
- Brand Name: Montecristo Dantés Edición Limitada
- Length: 167mm (6⅝″)
- Ring: 48
- Score: 3.5/5
General Information
The Dantes is named after Edmundo Dantes from Alexandre Dumas' novel. It's hand - made in Cuba in 2016, with a price of €25.5. It's the only Hermoso N1 Vitola in the Montecristo selection, made from specially - selected tobacco leaves from the Vuelta Abajo zone, aged at least two years.
Appearance
The cigar has a dark wrapper, uniform in color with few veins. It has a double - bended shape with a classic Montecristo band and a 2016 limited - edition black and gold band. It feels silky and oily, with uniform moisture.
Construction
Well - rolled, the head holds tightly. A straight cut is perfect. The pre - draw has a hearty and woody flavor. The ash is solid, dark grey with garnet rims.
Flavor
- One third: After lighting, it has earthiness, spices, and cedar wood. There's a subtle sweetness in a creamy texture, medium strength, and pleasant - temperature smoke.
- Two thirds: Tastes of nuts, coffee, and a hint of herbaceous flavor. The strength increases slightly, and the flavor profile remains constant.
- Three thirds: The most intense part, with warmer smoke, medium - to - full strength, and a complex blend of hearty flavors, spices, wood, and coffee.
Rating
Draw: 4/5; Burn: 2.5/5; Flavour: 4/5; Aroma: 3.5/5; Appearance: 4.5/5; Construction: 4/5; Overall: 3.5/5.