Montecristo No. 4 Reserva Cigar Review
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- Brand: Montecristo
- Length: 129mm
- Ring: 42
- Score: 4.5/5
General Information
The Montecristo No. 4 is a Mareva vitola. The numbered series launched the Montecristo brand in 1935. The Reserva was released in 2007 in limited quantities (only 5,000 boxes). It's hand - made and costs about $30 each and is very hard to find.
Appearance
The cigar has a milk - chocolate wrapper and a double band indicating a special release. It has a light feel in hand and exhales a sour Cubanesque aroma.
Construction
The construction is impeccable, with a straight burn line and a perfect draw.
Flavor
- First part: After a spicy pre - draw, the first pulls are deep, with a lot of spice, earth, and a salty twang. After 1/2", it develops coffee and cocoa notes.
- Second third: Leather flavor appears, while the main flavors of spice, coffee, and cocoa remain but in different proportions.
- Final part: The finish is soothing with no harshness.
Value
It's likely to be a collector item. At $30 each, it's a high price, but worth trying at least once.
Origin: Cuba; Format: Petit Corona (Mareva); Size: 129 x 16.67 mm; Weight: 8.46 g