Montecristo A

Montecristo A – The Record-Length Gran Corona for Serious Collectors

The Montecristo A has been part of the marca’s regular production since 1971 and remains the longest standard vitola Montecristo makes, a status recognized in the Guinness Book of Records. The Gran Corona format stretches to an imposing 235 mm (9.2″) on a relatively slender 47 ring gauge, hand-rolled entirely from long filler tobacco grown in Vuelta Abajo.

This Cabinet of 25 presentation is built for collectors and connoisseurs who plan ahead: at this length, a single cigar demands a genuine commitment of time, and the format is scarce enough that finding a full cabinet is an occasion in itself.

✅ Product Highlights

• Totalmente a mano, tripa larga: fully handmade with 100% Cuban long filler.
• Gran Corona format: 235 mm length x 47 ring gauge, the longest regular Montecristo vitola.
• Medium body with a spiced, nutty signature.
• Smoking time of approximately 2 hours.
• Presented in a Cabinet of 25 cigars, a scarce format among Habanos.

🍂 Tasting Notes

• First third: herbaceous, grassy aromas with light spice and cedar on the draw.
• Second third: rich nuttiness of almond and hazelnut builds, joined by soft vanilla sweetness.
• Final third: roasted coffee and black pepper carry the smoke into a long, warming finish.

❓ Why Smokers Choose Montecristo A

The Montecristo A is chosen by aficionados seeking the definitive long-format Habano:

• An official record holder: the longest regular-production Montecristo vitola in existence.
• Its slender 47 ring gauge keeps the smoke elegant despite the exceptional length.
• A far bolder, more demanding format than shorter classics like the Montecristo No. 2.
• The Cabinet of 25 presentation is prized by collectors for its rarity and display appeal.

💬 Frequently Asked Questions

How strong is the Montecristo A?

It is a medium-bodied cigar, with spice and nuttiness that intensify gradually over its long smoking time.

What does the Montecristo A taste like?

Herbaceous and cedar notes open the smoke, building into almond, hazelnut and vanilla before finishing with coffee and pepper.

How long does the Montecristo A take to smoke?

Around 2 hours, reflecting its 235 mm length, one of the longest formats in regular Habanos production.

📏 Cigar Size

📌 Additional Information

• Vitola: Grand Corona
• Ring Gauge: 47
• Length: 235 mm
• Body / Strength: Medium
• Smoking Time: 90 min
• Packing: Box of 25
• Wrapper / Binder / Filler: Cuban (Vuelta Abajo)
• Packing Code: CAB-VW-C/L-12,13-n-25
• HS Code: N/A
• Origin: Cuba
• Produced by: Habanos S.A.

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