Montecristo (Cuba)
Media Corona
Montecristo (Cuba) Media Corona is a medium strength cigar made in Cuba at Habanos S.A. — various. It pairs Cuban (Vuelta Abajo) wrapper; Cuban binder; Cuban (Vuelta Abajo) filler. It comes in one listed size, 3½ × 44.
- Maker
- Montecristo (Cuba)
- Wrapper
- Cuban (Vuelta Abajo)
- Binder
- Cuban
- Filler
- Cuban (Vuelta Abajo)
- Country
- Cuba
- Factory
- Habanos S.A. — various
- Strength
- medium
- Sizes
- 1 · 3½ × 44
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsCigarMind has no sourced tasting notes for Montecristo (Cuba) Media Corona yet.
How to smoke it
rules of thumb- Time: plan on about 35 minutes to 55 minutes for a 3.5-inch size.
- When: Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
- Pace: about a puff a minute keeps it cool and lets the flavors change from third to third. Do not inhale.
- Before lighting: cut just above the cap line, toast the foot evenly, and take a cold draw to check it.
Sizes
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matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factoryMontecristo (Cuba) Media Corona questions
How strong is Montecristo (Cuba) Media Corona?
Montecristo (Cuba) Media Corona is listed as medium strength. Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
Is Montecristo (Cuba) Media Corona good for beginners?
Usually, yes. Medium strength is manageable for most newer smokers who smoke slowly after eating. Smoke it slowly, a puff a minute or so, and do not inhale.
Where is Montecristo (Cuba) Media Corona made?
Montecristo (Cuba) Media Corona is made in Cuba at Habanos S.A. — various, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Montecristo (Cuba) Media Corona use?
Montecristo (Cuba) Media Corona uses a Cuban (Vuelta Abajo) wrapper over a Cuban binder, with Cuban (Vuelta Abajo) filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Montecristo (Cuba) Media Corona come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 1 size: Media Corona (short petit corona) (3½ × 44). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Montecristo (Cuba) Media Corona?
For a 3.5-inch size, plan on about 35 minutes to 55 minutes. That is a rule of thumb of 10 to 15 minutes per inch at a relaxed pace, a puff about once a minute.
What cigars are similar to Montecristo (Cuba) Media Corona?
Cigars with a similar build include H. Upmann (Cuba) Connossieur A, Hoyo de Monterrey (Cuba) Epicure No. 1 and José L. Piedra (Cuba) Brevas. They share medium strength, made in Cuba, same factory. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.