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Montesino

Natural

Montesino Natural is a medium strength cigar made in Dominican Republic. It pairs Ecuadorian/Connecticut Shade wrapper; Dominican binder; Dominican filler. The catalog lists 6 sizes, from 5 × 50 to 6.8 × 43.

Maker
Montesino
Wrapper
Ecuadorian/Connecticut Shade
Binder
Dominican
Filler
Dominican
Country
Dominican Republic
Strength
medium
Sizes
6 · 5 × 50 to 6.8 × 43

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

What it tastes like

what the wrapper usually brings

Montesino Natural uses an Ecuadorian/Connecticut Shade wrapper. Connecticut shade wrappers tend toward cream, cedar, nuts and a light, smooth finish. 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 h 5 min to 1 h 35 min for a 6.25-inch size.
  • When: Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
  • Pair with: coffee with cream, a light beer, or a sparkling wine.
  • 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

6 in the catalog

What to try next

matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factory

Montesino Natural questions

What does Montesino Natural taste like?

Montesino Natural uses an Ecuadorian/Connecticut Shade wrapper. Connecticut shade wrappers tend toward cream, cedar, nuts and a light, smooth finish. 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 Montesino Natural?

Montesino Natural is listed as medium strength. Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.

Is Montesino Natural 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 Montesino Natural made?

Montesino Natural is made in Dominican Republic, according to manufacturer and trade sources.

What wrapper does Montesino Natural use?

Montesino Natural uses an Ecuadorian/Connecticut Shade wrapper over a Dominican binder, with Dominican filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.

What sizes does Montesino Natural come in?

The CigarMind catalog lists 6 sizes: Diplomatico (5½ × 42), No. 1 (6.8 × 43), No. 2 (6¼ × 44), Gran Corona (6¾ × 48), Robusto (5 × 50) and Toro (6 × 50). Each size has its own page with the full blend.

How long does it take to smoke Montesino Natural?

For a 6.25-inch size, plan on about 1 h 5 min to 1 h 35 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 Montesino Natural?

With a Connecticut shade wrapper, common pairings are coffee with cream, a light beer, or a sparkling wine. Match the drink's weight to the cigar's: lighter drinks for milder cigars, darker spirits for fuller ones.

What cigars are similar to Montesino Natural?

Cigars with a similar build include Paul Garmirian Gourmet Series, Davidoff Aniversario and Arturo Fuente Rare Pink Vintage 1960. They share Connecticut shade wrapper, medium strength, made in Dominican Republic. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.