Shape: Pyramid
Filler: Cuba
Binder: Cuba
Wrapper: Cuba
Smoking Time: 2 hours
Beverage: Water
Few Cuban cigars are as classic and beloved as the Montecristo No. 2. It stands out as one of the best-selling cigars in the Montecristo line, which is likewise one of the best-selling Cuban brands in the world. It is regularly rated highly by cigar magazines and blogs alike, and it usually only gets better with age. In fact, we always keep a stock of Monte 2's aging away in the humidor and restock as needed so that an aged selection is always at hand. We thought that it was time to add a review, so here it is.
As I've come to find in about 1/8 of these cigars, the wrapper on the cigar was dark and oily. It was from a 2008 box, so it had a little bit of age to it. Thanks to the firm but forgiving draw, I easily detected notes of cedar and vanilla coming through on the cold draw. Once lit, the cigar produced a moderate amount of smoke (surprising given the size) with an immediate reward of very balanced, medium-bodied flavours of chocolate, cream, and cedar. The cigar remained medium in strength throughout, while the body progressed to medium-full with flavours of caramel, spice, and coffee fading in and out. The cigar would not let my attention wander from it for long, each puff tasting seemingly better than the last all the way down to the final inch.
This is an unmistakably flavourful cigar that reminds me why I love cigars, and its balance is absolutely perfect with only a few years of age under its belt. Overall, I am hard-pressed to find a fault with the Montecristo No. 2, especially given its accessibility and price. That's why I have no reservations in giving it the rare Friday Cigar rating of five Fidels out of five.
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