Montecristo Platinum Series No.3 "It's a Boy!" comes in boxes of 27 cigars priced at $244.64, sporting a Parejo shape with 44 ring gauge and 5.5" length. This medium-full strength Dominican puro features Mexican San Andrés Cubano wrapper around Dominican binder and multi-origin fillers. Perfect for baby showers, the cellophane-wrapped cigars deliver better combustion than most non-Cubans - though I'd still use a punch cutter for optimal airflow.
The cold draw gives roasted almonds and cinnamon. Initial puffs offer bold cocoa powder and earthiness with some pepper retrohale. Combustion stays even when smoked slowly - push it too fast and you'll get tunnel burns though. I paired mine with iced coffee which amplified the sweetness.
Cedar and coffee bean notes emerge after the first inch. Some may notice white pepper transitions to black pepper around this stage. The ash holds tight but requires gentle taps to prevent flaking. Watch for heat buildup - rotate the cigar if it feels warm to touch.
Leather and molasses dominate the home stretch. Nicotine kick becomes noticeable here (equivalent to 12mg nicotine lozenge). Smoke time averages 55 minutes when taking 1-2 puffs per minute. Stopping at 1.5" nub prevents bitter tar buildup common in San Andrés wrappers.
The Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper feels slightly oily - humidity between 62-65% works best. Box date codes show 6-8 months aging from La Romana factory. While draw consistency improved since 2022, still recommend dry boxing for 48 hours before smoking.
