Let's cut straight to this celebratory smoke - the Montecristo White Series No 3 "It's a Girl!" comes in a box of 27 coronas priced around $300. This 5.5"x44 parejo features a silky Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade wrapper hiding Dominican-Nicaraguan guts. Mild enough for brunch yet complex enough to savor, it's become a go-to for newbie-friendly celebrations and sleep-deprived parents alike.
The cold draw serves up almond skin and photocopied paper - classic Connecticut vibes. Lit with a cedar spill, initial puffs deliver cashew butter smoothed out by condensed milk. Smoke production stays modest, about a 6/10 on the cloud scale.
At the halfway point, the Nicaraguan filler starts flexing. Imagine chewing on a cinnamon-dusted macadamia nut while someone toasts sourdough in the next room. The retrohale stings slightly with white pepper, though never ventures into harsh territory.
Approaching the nub, the Dominican tobacco shines through - think burnt caramel drizzled over espresso beans. I clocked mild tar buildup at the 45-minute mark. Smoke slower than usual unless you dig that mineral aftertaste sticking around like uninvited in-laws.
The pastel-pink "It's a Girl!" foot band stays glued despite humidity swings. Burn line stays razor-sharp without touchups - crucial when you're multitasking diaper changes with your smoke. The dual Boveda packs in the box actually work, keeping these at 65% RH right out of shipping.
Rolled in La Romana using Grupo de Maestros' signature bourbon-barrel aging trick. The wrapper's Ecuadorian Habano leaf gets its sweetness from Andean valley fog, while Dominican Piloto Cubano tobacco provides structure. Nicaraguan Jalapa filler adds just enough spice to keep morning smokers awake.
