Montecristo No.2 Cigar Review

• Brand Name: Montecristo No.2
• Length: 6 1/8 inches (156 mm)
• Ring: 52
• Score: Overall Rating: 5/5

General Information

The Montecristo No.2 comes in the Pirámides (Torpedo) format. It has a size of 156 x 20.64 mm, a weight of 14.26 g, and a box code of RAO JUN 06. It is hand - made and priced at around $15 per piece. The origin of this cigar is Cuba.

Appearance

The cigars in this box had a good appearance, with a chocolate wrapper, similar to the Petit Edmundos. In other boxes, No.2s with much darker wrappers can be found. Appearance rating: 5/5.

Construction

The construction is generally impeccable, with ash that rarely falls. The draw is slightly firm but produces plenty of smoke. However, about half of the sticks in some boxes may have serious construction issues. Construction rating: 4.5/5.

Flavor

• One third: It starts mild, with spicy and creamy flavors.
• Two thirds: Rich and powerful woody and cedar flavors dominate.
• Three thirds: It maintains a strong palette of woody/leather flavors and gives complete satisfaction.

Flavor rating: 5/5.

Value

It is not overpriced, though it is expensive and worth the cost. Value rating: 4.5/5.