Montecristo
Espada
Montecristo Espada is a medium-full strength cigar made in Nicaragua at Plasencia Cigars. It pairs Nicaraguan Habano Jalapa Vintage 2010 wrapper; Nicaraguan Habano Jalapa Vintage 2009 binder; Nicaraguan (Jalapa and Condega) filler. The catalog lists 5 sizes, from 5 × 54 to 7 × 56.
- Maker
- Montecristo
- Wrapper
- Nicaraguan Habano Jalapa Vintage 2010
- Binder
- Nicaraguan Habano Jalapa Vintage 2009
- Filler
- Nicaraguan (Jalapa and Condega)
- Country
- Nicaragua
- Factory
- Plasencia Cigars
- Strength
- medium-full
- Sizes
- 5 · 5 × 54 to 7 × 56
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsMontecristo Espada uses a Nicaraguan Habano Jalapa Vintage 2010 wrapper. Habano-seed wrappers tend toward pepper, cedar, leather and baking spice. That is the leaf's general character, not a tasting note for this cigar.
How to smoke it
rules of thumb- Time: plan on about 1 hour to 1 h 30 min for a 6-inch size.
- When: Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
- Pair with: bourbon, rye whiskey, or a black coffee.
- 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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What does Montecristo Espada taste like?
Montecristo Espada uses a Nicaraguan Habano Jalapa Vintage 2010 wrapper. Habano-seed wrappers tend toward pepper, cedar, leather and baking spice. That is the leaf's general character, not a tasting note for this cigar; log a smoke in CigarMind to record your own.
How strong is Montecristo Espada?
Montecristo Espada is listed as medium-full strength. Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
Is Montecristo Espada good for beginners?
It is a stronger cigar. Most newer smokers are better served starting milder and working up to it. Smoke it slowly, a puff a minute or so, and do not inhale.
Where is Montecristo Espada made?
Montecristo Espada is made in Nicaragua at Plasencia Cigars, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Montecristo Espada use?
Montecristo Espada uses a Nicaraguan Habano Jalapa Vintage 2010 wrapper over a Nicaraguan Habano Jalapa Vintage 2009 binder, with Nicaraguan (Jalapa and Condega) filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Montecristo Espada come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 5 sizes: Estoque (6 × 50), Guard (6 × 50), Guard (6 × 50), Ricasso (5 × 54) and Quillon (7 × 56). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Montecristo Espada?
For a 6-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 drink goes with Montecristo Espada?
With a habano wrapper, common pairings are bourbon, rye whiskey, or a black coffee. Match the drink's weight to the cigar's: lighter drinks for milder cigars, darker spirits for fuller ones.
What cigars are similar to Montecristo Espada?
Cigars with a similar build include Alec Bradley American Sun Grown, Crux Cigars Bull & Bear and Romeo y Julieta 1875 Nicaragua. They share habano wrapper, medium-full strength, made in Nicaragua, same factory. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.