Let's cut to the chase - the Montecristo Premium Corona Assortment packs 20 cigars into a box that's slimmer than your smartphone. These 5.5" x 44 ring gauge Dominican blends hover around $7.25 per stick when buying full boxes. The real kicker? This sampler throws four distinct Montecristo lines into one package, all rocking that signature dark Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper that makes humidor geeks weak in the knees.
The cold draw smacks of fermented raisins - that signature Montecristo sweetness cranks up immediately post-light. White pepper tingle hits the tongue at ¾" burn line, then mellows into roasted almonds. Retrohale at this stage gives faint cinnamon swirl through clear nasal passages.
Smoke output doubles here - we're talking visible plume density of about 8/10. Core flavors shift to milk chocolate dipped espresso beans with cedar undertones. Watch for uneven burn if you're chain-puffing; resting 45 seconds between draws maintains temperature control.
Leather and black tea notes emerge past the band point. Nicotine strength creeps up to 3.5/5 - casual smokers might tap out here. Ash holds solid 1.5-2" segments throughout. Last inch gets earthy/mushroomy, typical of Dominican filler blends.
This assortment works best for intermediate smokers exploring flavor spectrum - too straightforward for seasoned palates, too nuanced for rookies. Travel-ready tin makes it ideal for golf course sessions or yacht days where single sticks might get crushed. Vintage Monte fans will appreciate the Original blend's 90s throwback character.
