Montecristo (Cuba)
Open Eagle
Montecristo (Cuba) Open Eagle is a mild-medium strength cigar made in Cuba at Habanos. It pairs Cuban (Vuelta Abajo) wrapper; Cuban binder; Cuban (Vuelta Abajo) filler. It comes in one listed size, 5.9 × 54.
- Maker
- Montecristo (Cuba)
- Wrapper
- Cuban (Vuelta Abajo)
- Binder
- Cuban
- Filler
- Cuban (Vuelta Abajo)
- Country
- Cuba
- Factory
- Habanos
- Strength
- mild-medium
- Sizes
- 1 · 5.9 × 54
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) Open Eagle yet.
How to smoke it
rules of thumb- Time: plan on about 1 hour to 1 h 30 min for a 5.9-inch size.
- When: Mild to medium: an easy daytime smoke and a gentle step up from a first cigar.
- 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) Open Eagle questions
How strong is Montecristo (Cuba) Open Eagle?
Montecristo (Cuba) Open Eagle is listed as mild-medium strength. Mild to medium: an easy daytime smoke and a gentle step up from a first cigar.
Is Montecristo (Cuba) Open Eagle good for beginners?
Yes. It is listed as mild to mild-medium, which is where most smokers start. Smoke it slowly, a puff a minute or so, and do not inhale.
Where is Montecristo (Cuba) Open Eagle made?
Montecristo (Cuba) Open Eagle is made in Cuba at Habanos, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Montecristo (Cuba) Open Eagle use?
Montecristo (Cuba) Open Eagle 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) Open Eagle come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 1 size: Geniales (toro/grand robusto) (5.9 × 54). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Montecristo (Cuba) Open Eagle?
For a 5.9-inch size, plan on about 1 hour to 1 h 30 min. 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) Open Eagle?
Cigars with a similar build include Fonseca (Cuba) Fonseca, H. Upmann (Cuba) Half Corona and Hoyo de Monterrey (Cuba) Destinos (Travel Retail 2023). They share mild-medium strength, made in Cuba, same factory. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.