Montecristos Reserve Gran Reserva: A Review
Cigar enthusiasts are always on the lookout for new releases and unique blends to add to their collection. Recently, the Montecristos Reserve Gran Reserva has been a highly anticipated cigar in the market. In this review, we will dive into the details of this cigar and see if it lives up to the hype.
Packaging
- The Montecristos Reserve Gran Reserva comes in a similar box style to the Cohiba Gran Reserva.
- The box is exactly the same as the Cohiba Gran Reserva packaging, which is great because the plastic that was used in the previous packaging had a distinct smell that wasn’t good for the cigar.
- The black on the box is a bluey grainy color, which is different from the completely black Cohiba Gran Reserva.
- Each box of the Montecristos Reserve Gran Reserva is numbered from 0 0 0 0 to 5000 workplace cigars.
Appearance and Construction
- The actual wrapper is a lovely chocolatey brown color.
- Upon opening the box, it has a chocolaty scent that’s pleasing to the nose.
- The construction is fantastic, with well-packed tobacco that’s very firm.
- The cigar has a pyramid shape that’s not too difficult to cut and has a perfect draw.
Flavor and Aroma
- The initial taste is not overpowering and has a subtle cedar taste.
- The flavor is slowly picking up, and with every puff, the aroma becomes more potent.
- The cigar has a unique flavor to it, and with every puff, it develops into a refined, unique taste that’s enjoyable.
- The cigar is consistent in flavor and has a subtle floral taste when smoked through the nose.
- The last two and a half inches of the cigar is where the flavor really shines.
Smoking Experience
- The Montecristos Reserve Gran Reserva is not a powerhouse of a smoke, but it’s chilled and refined.
- The cigar needs time sitting in the humidor to get used to the environment, which will enhance the flavor.
- It’s essential to smoke the cigar slowly to allow the leaves to combine flavors together.
- The burn is great, and the ash is fantastic, indicating that high-quality aged tobacco was used in the making of this cigar.
Firstly, let’s talk about the packaging. The Montecristos Reserve Gran Reserva comes in a similar box style to the Cohiba Gran Reserva, but what caught our attention was the packaging. The box is exactly the same, which is great because the plastic that was used in the previous packaging had a distinct smell that wasn’t good for the cigar. It’s important to note that if you have any other Cohiba preservers with a plastic coating still on the packaging, it’s best to get rid of it quickly. The black on the box is a bluey grainy color, which is different from the completely black Cohiba Gran Reserva.
Each box of the Montecristos Reserve Gran Reserva is numbered from 0 0 0 0 to 5000 workplace cigars. The actual wrapper is a lovely chocolatey brown color, and upon opening the box, it has a chocolaty scent that’s pleasing to the nose. The construction is fantastic, with well-packed tobacco that’s very firm. The cigar has a pyramid shape that’s not too difficult to cut and has a perfect draw. The initial taste is not overpowering and has a subtle cedar taste. As we smoke the cigar, the flavor develops, and we can taste the actual tobacco from inside. It has an earthy taste to it that’s not grassy at all, which some Montecristos tend to have.
Upon lighting up the cigar, we can smell the rich aroma, and taking a few puffs through the nose, we can detect a slight ammonia scent, but not overpowering. The flavor is slowly picking up, and with every puff, the aroma becomes more potent. The burn is great, and the ash is fantastic, indicating that high-quality aged tobacco was used in the making of this cigar. The cigar has a unique flavor to it, and with every puff, it develops into a refined, unique taste that’s enjoyable.
The Montecristos Reserve Gran Reserva is not a powerhouse of a smoke, but it’s chilled and refined. The cigar needs time sitting in the humidor to get used to the environment, which will enhance the flavor. The cigar has a consistent flavor and is developing slowly. It’s essential to smoke the cigar slowly to allow the leaves to combine flavors together and not smoke it too fast, as it won’t give the cigar a chance to develop.
In summary, the Montecristos Reserve Gran Reserva is a fantastic cigar that needs time to develop. It has a unique flavor that’s refined and enjoyable. The construction is excellent, and the burn is great. The cigar is consistent in flavor and has a subtle floral taste when smoked through the nose. The last two and a half inches of the cigar is where the flavor really shines, and it’s definitely a cigar to enjoy until the very end. With only 5,000 boxes made, it’s worth collecting and putting away, as it’s not going to be sitting around for long. Overall, a great cigar that’s definitely worth trying.
