Montecristo Edmundo

Montecristo Edmundo – The Modern Heavyweight of the Marca

The Montecristo Edmundo brought the brand into the modern era of fuller ring gauges when it launched in 2004. Named after Edmond Dantes, the hero of the novel that gave the marca its name, it is rolled in the Edmundo factory vitola of 135 mm (5.3″) with a generous 52 ring gauge.

Where the classic numbered series speaks with precision, the Edmundo speaks with volume. The wider format cools the smoke and lets the Vuelta Abajo filler breathe, producing a rounder, creamier interpretation of the familiar Montecristo profile.

✅ Product Highlights

• Launched in 2004 as Montecristo’s flagship modern thick-gauge vitola.
• Edmundo format: 135 mm length x 52 ring gauge.
• Medium body with a noticeably creamy texture.
• 100% Cuban long filler, fully handmade.
• Smoking time of approximately 45 minutes.

🍂 Tasting Notes

• First third: soft cedar and milk coffee open gently, with less initial spice than the slimmer vitolas.
• Second third: a broad wave of cocoa, cream and roasted hazelnut, the signature tang softened by the wide format.
• Final third: deeper coffee and a measured build of pepper that closes warm and round rather than sharp.

❓ Why Smokers Choose Montecristo Edmundo

The Edmundo is the marca’s answer to the modern preference for substantial formats:

• The 52 ring gauge delivers cooler smoke and a smoother, creamier texture.
• A satisfying hand feel and slow burn without demanding the time of a churchill.
• The gentler opening makes it one of the most approachable full-format Habanos.
• The natural next step for smokers who love the Montecristo Petit Edmundo and want the complete arc.

💬 Frequently Asked Questions

When was the Montecristo Edmundo introduced?

Habanos S.A. launched the Edmundo in 2004, and it quickly became the brand’s defining modern vitola.

How strong is the Montecristo Edmundo?

Medium. The wide ring gauge softens the delivery, so it smokes rounder and creamier than the numbered series.

What does the Montecristo Edmundo taste like?

Cocoa, cream, milk coffee and roasted hazelnut over a cedar base, finishing with measured pepper in the last third.

📏 Cigar Size

📌 Additional Information

• Vitola: Edmundo
• Ring Gauge: 52
• Length: 135 mm
• Body / Strength: Medium
• Smoking Time: 45 min
• Packing: Box of 25
• Wrapper / Binder / Filler: Cuban (Vuelta Abajo)
• Packing Code: SBN-UW-C/L-12,13-n-25
• HS Code: 10.8104.17.0690
• Origin: Cuba
• Produced by: Habanos S.A.

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