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Montecristo No. 4
Montecristo No. 4
Montecristo No. 4
| Ring Gauge | 42 |
|---|---|
| Length | 129 mm / 5.1 inches |
| Strength | Medium |
| Size | Petit Corona |
There are more Montecristo No. 4s produced each year than any other premium Cuban cigar. So what makes the cigars so wildly popular?
Here’s a detailed review of the “Monte” No. 4, a cigar that’s a mainstay in so many aficionados' humidors.
Montecristo No. 4 Overview
The Montecristo No. 4’s popularity stems from a wide combination of factors, not least their exceptional value for money. Other factors include the actual tobacco and craftsmanship, but also this cigar’s very versatile size.
Montecristo No. 4 cigars are made with tobacco from the Vuelta Abajo region at the heart of Cuba’s Pinar del Rio province. Here the climate and soil form harmonious conditions ideal for the cultivation of tobacco.
The cigars are assembled and dressed in Colorado wrappers. Yet the Montecristo No. 4’s secret to success lies with its size. The Montecristo No. 4’s compact 5 1/8” x 42 Petite Corona size is a wildly popular offering that is ideal for almost any time or place.
Smoking a Montecristo No. 4
The Montecristo No. 4 offers an engaging smoke that will delight a wide range of tastes any time of day. Taking time to appreciate each stop of the cigar-smoking journey will enhance the Montecristo mystique.
Appearance
The cigar features an oily chocolate-colored wrapper leaf with the iconic brown and white Montecristo cigar band adding a touch of old-world charm.
Initial Impressions
Velvety to the touch, the cigar’s cold draw and aromas combine for an intriguing mix of coffee, wood, spice, sweet cream, licorice, and damp grass notes.
Aroma
Hints of sweet spice and mushroom join the initial aroma of wood, coffee, and hay, once the cigar is underway. Heavier earthy aromas build throughout the smoke.
Body and Taste
The Montecristo No. 4 begins as a mellow smoke filled with earth, cedar, coffee, vanilla, cocoa powder, nutmeg, and smoldering oak notes. As the cigar builds in complexity, flavors of licorice, pepper, cinnamon, and berries join in as the experience becomes medium-to-full bodied.
Finish
Body and taste continue to increase as all of the flavors swirl together for a big finish that is bold, intensely complex and satisfying.
The Montecristo No. 4’s balance of flavor and body delivers a lively yet very approachable smoke. Covering a wide range of the cigar flavor wheel, this is a great example of a high-quality Cuban puro.
Cigar Value
Montecristo cigars are not the least expensive cigars on the planet, yet the Montecristo No. 4 proves one of Cuba’s great values. Each cigar packs all the complexity, flavor, and richness you could want into its compact frame.
For something slightly more under the radar, cigars from the Diplomaticos brand offer smooth and satisfying Montecristo alternatives.
Montecristo No. 4 Experience
The Montecristo No. 4 combines richness, immense taste, and value into a great all-around cigar smoking experience, perfect for the serious aficionado and casual enthusiast alike. Take the plunge and stock up at your favorite genuine Cuban cigar source today!