The Montecristo Original No.2 torpedo stands tall at 6 inches with a 50 ring gauge, packing medium-bodied Dominican tobacco in that classic pyramid shape. Priced around $17 per stick in boxes of 25, this golden-wrapped beauty earned its "Yellow Label" nickname through decades of satisfying both newbies and seasoned smokers. Let's break down why this figurado remains a humidor staple since 1935.
The cold draw teases hay sweetness before lighting reveals toasted cashews and graham cracker notes. Creamy smoke rolls out with minimal resistance - I clocked 6 minutes before needing my first ash tap. Watch that foot curl; this torpedo loves a slow, even burn.
At the 45-minute mark, the profile shifts gears. Bitter dark chocolate emerges alongside damp cedar planks. Retrohale brings white pepper spice that lingers on the tongue without overwhelming. Smoke output doubles here - perfect for ring blowing practice.
Entering the last third at 1hr10m, mineral flavors dominate with espresso grounds intensity. The nicotine buzz creeps up subtly. I stopped at 1hr45m when leather tannins overrode the initial creaminess. Pro tip: Pair with iced coffee to balance the dry finish.
Rolled in La Romana's Tabacalera de García factory using Grupo de Maestros-blended tobaccos. While not Cuban, the Dominican puro stays true to Montecristo's heritage - earthy base notes with refined sweetness. My box code (DR-JUN23) showed perfect construction; all 25 burned evenly without relights.
