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Montecristo (Cuba)

Open Master (Línea Open)

Montecristo (Cuba) Open Master (Línea Open) 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, 4.9 × 50.

Maker
Montecristo (Cuba)
Wrapper
Cuban (Vuelta Abajo)
Binder
Cuban
Filler
Cuban (Vuelta Abajo)
Country
Cuba
Factory
Habanos S.A. — various
Strength
medium
Sizes
1 · 4.9 × 50

Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.

What it tastes like

what the wrapper usually brings

CigarMind has no sourced tasting notes for Montecristo (Cuba) Open Master (Línea Open) yet.

How to smoke it

rules of thumb
  • Time: plan on about 50 minutes to 1 h 15 min for a 4.9-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

1 in the catalog

What to try next

matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factory

Montecristo (Cuba) Open Master (Línea Open) questions

How strong is Montecristo (Cuba) Open Master (Línea Open)?

Montecristo (Cuba) Open Master (Línea Open) is listed as medium strength. Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.

Is Montecristo (Cuba) Open Master (Línea Open) 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) Open Master (Línea Open) made?

Montecristo (Cuba) Open Master (Línea Open) is made in Cuba at Habanos S.A. — various, according to manufacturer and trade sources.

What wrapper does Montecristo (Cuba) Open Master (Línea Open) use?

Montecristo (Cuba) Open Master (Línea Open) 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 Master (Línea Open) come in?

The CigarMind catalog lists 1 size: Petit Robusto Extra (robusto) (4.9 × 50). Each size has its own page with the full blend.

How long does it take to smoke Montecristo (Cuba) Open Master (Línea Open)?

For a 4.9-inch size, plan on about 50 minutes to 1 h 15 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 Master (Línea Open)?

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.