Let's talk about the Montecristo White Especial No.3 - your potential new morning coffee companion. This 5.5" x 44 corona comes in boxes of 27, priced around $300 a pop. Wrapped in that classic Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade leaf, it's the Grupo de Maestros' answer to "what if we made a premium cigar you could actually smoke before noon?"
The cold draw gives faint cedar shavings. Initial puffs deliver cream soda fizz on the tongue with baking spices that sit mid-palate. Smoke output's modest - about 3/10 on the cloud scale. Ash holds tight for nearly two inches before first tap.
At the band point, flavors shift to roasted cashews and white pepper behind the teeth. Retrohale carries hazelnut spread vibes. Burn line stays razor-sharp despite quick puffing. Watch the heat - tends to warm up faster than Cuban coronas.
Last inch brings damp earth and cocoa powder notes. Some report slight tar buildup past the nub. Pair with black coffee to cut through the sweetness. Average smoke time clocks at 50 minutes leisurely.
Newbies dig its approachability while veterans use it as yardwork smoke. Not as complex as Ashton Symmetry but more consistent than Macanudo Cafés. Perfect for:
These come packaged with Boveda 72% packs - swap to 65% for better combustion. Let rest 30 days minimum post-shipping. Perfect RH sweet spot? 68% at 70°F. Touch up the cap with a cedar spill if you get tight draws.
