Montecristo
Monte by Montecristo AJ Fernandez
Montecristo Monte by Montecristo AJ Fernandez is a medium-full strength cigar made in Nicaragua at Tabacalera AJ Fernandez Cigars de Nicaragua. It pairs Ecuadorian Habano wrapper; Nicaraguan Corojo 98 binder; Nicaraguan Criollo 98, Dominican Piloto Cubano filler. The catalog lists 7 sizes, from 4¼ × 54 to 6⅛ × 54.
- Maker
- Montecristo
- Wrapper
- Ecuadorian Habano
- Binder
- Nicaraguan Corojo 98
- Filler
- Nicaraguan Criollo 98, Dominican Piloto Cubano
- Country
- Nicaragua
- Factory
- Tabacalera AJ Fernandez Cigars de Nicaragua
- Strength
- medium-full
- Sizes
- 7 · 4¼ × 54 to 6⅛ × 54
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsMontecristo Monte by Montecristo AJ Fernandez uses an Ecuadorian Habano 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 Monte by Montecristo AJ Fernandez taste like?
Montecristo Monte by Montecristo AJ Fernandez uses an Ecuadorian Habano 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 Monte by Montecristo AJ Fernandez?
Montecristo Monte by Montecristo AJ Fernandez is listed as medium-full strength. Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
Is Montecristo Monte by Montecristo AJ Fernandez 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 Monte by Montecristo AJ Fernandez made?
Montecristo Monte by Montecristo AJ Fernandez is made in Nicaragua at Tabacalera AJ Fernandez Cigars de Nicaragua, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Montecristo Monte by Montecristo AJ Fernandez use?
Montecristo Monte by Montecristo AJ Fernandez uses an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper over a Nicaraguan Corojo 98 binder, with Nicaraguan Criollo 98, Dominican Piloto Cubano filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Montecristo Monte by Montecristo AJ Fernandez come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 7 sizes: Robusto (4¼ × 54), Belicoso (6⅛ × 54), Toro (6 × 55), Corona (5 × 44), Robusto (4¼ × 54), Belicoso (6⅛ × 54) and Toro (6 × 55). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Montecristo Monte by Montecristo AJ Fernandez?
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 Monte by Montecristo AJ Fernandez?
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 Monte by Montecristo AJ Fernandez?
Cigars with a similar build include Diesel Unlimited, AJ Fernandez New World Dorado and Espinosa 601 Red Label Habano. 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.