Montecristo
Montecristo Brillantes Year Of The Dragon - Single Cigar
The Montecristo Brillantes stands as a pinnacle of luxury craftsmanship, specifically blended and sized to honor the 2024 Lunar New Year. Measuring $128\text{ mm}$ with a robust 53 ring gauge, this unique "Venerables" vitola is handmade with Long Filler (Totalmente a Mano con Tripa Larga) using select leaves from the prestigious Vuelta Abajo zone in Pinar del Río. Beyond the tobacco, the presentation is a departure from traditional aesthetics, featuring a vibrant red lacquered box containing 18 cigars—a number chosen for its association with prosperity. Each box is equipped with NFC technology for digital authentication, ensuring that this limited run of 18,888 units remains a secure and highly prized centerpiece for Habanos collectors worldwide.
Brand
Montecristo
Country
Cuba
Packaging
Single
Strength
Medium to Full
Vitola
Robusto
Smoking Time (minutes)
45 min
Aged
No
Vintage
No
Limited Edition
Yes
Regional Edition
No
Handmade
Yes
Length (mm)
128 mm
Ring Gauge (mm)
53 mm
Price Range
50 - 100
The Montecristo Brillantes stands as a pinnacle of luxury craftsmanship, specifically blended and sized to honor the 2024 Lunar New Year. Measuring $128\text{ mm}$ with a robust 53 ring gauge, this unique "Venerables" vitola is handmade with Long Filler (Totalmente a Mano con Tripa Larga) using select leaves from the prestigious Vuelta Abajo zone in Pinar del Río. Beyond the tobacco, the presentation is a departure from traditional aesthetics, featuring a vibrant red lacquered box containing 18 cigars—a number chosen for its association with prosperity. Each box is equipped with NFC technology for digital authentication, ensuring that this limited run of 18,888 units remains a secure and highly prized centerpiece for Habanos collectors worldwide.
The Montecristo Brillantes offers a refined, medium-bodied experience that evolves with celebratory complexity. The journey begins with a signature Cuban creaminess, characterized by toasted almonds, light cedar, and a delicate honey sweetness. As the ring gauge allows for a cool, voluminous draw, the second third introduces richer layers of roasted coffee beans and milk chocolate, balanced by a subtle, aromatic hint of baking spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. The experience concludes with a sophisticated transition into earthier notes of leather and white pepper, maintaining a smooth finish that avoids bitterness, characteristic of well-aged Vuelta Abajo leaf.
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Specifications
| Brand | Montecristo |
| Country | Cuba |
| Packaging | Single |
| Strength | Medium to Full |
| Vitola | Robusto |
| Smoking Time (minutes) | 45 min |
| Aged | No |
| Vintage | No |
| Limited Edition | Yes |
| Regional Edition | No |
| Handmade | Yes |
| Length (mm) | 128 mm |
| Ring Gauge (mm) | 53 mm |
| Price Range | 50 - 100 |
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