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Old World
Crafted in Cuba — the birthplace of the handmade premium cigar. Centuries of terroir, Habanos tradition, and a strictly regulated industry define every leaf.
Leaf Composition
Triple-fermented Vuelta Abajo tobacco. Handrolled at H. Upmann / Partagás Factory, Havana.
Growing Region — Vuelta Abajo
World's most storied tobacco; produces wrapper, binder, and filler of unmatched complexity
The most storied tobacco growing region in the world. Limestone-rich lowland soil in western Cuba. Produces the wrapper, binder, and filler used by virtually all Habanos S.A. brands. The unique soil chemistry — red clay over limestone — and the morning mists from the Viñales valley create conditions impossible to replicate elsewhere.
Flavour Profile
producer baselineThe Brand
Founded 1935. Named after Alexandre Dumas' novel. The world's most recognised Cuban cigar brand. The No.2 torpedo is the single most awarded cigar in Cigar Aficionado history.
Nationalised by the Cuban revolution
The Cuban government nationalises all tobacco companies following the revolution. Montecristo becomes part of the state-owned Habanos S.A. enterprise. The Menéndez family and many rollers emigrate — carrying their expertise to start new brands abroad.
Founded by Alonso Menéndez and José García
Montecristo is founded in Havana. Workers at the factory traditionally had a reader ('el lector') who read novels aloud during rolling shifts. Alexandre Dumas' The Count of Monte Cristo was a favourite — the name stuck.
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