Cuban Cigar Group is located in Havana, Cuba
Cuban Cigar Group is located in Havana, Cuba
$1,600.00
Ring Gauge: 48 | Length: 167 mm | Count: 10 | Shape: Grand Corona | Factory Name: Hermosos No.1
A large cigar with an even draw. There’s a sweet-and-salty character to the smoke, with some earthy notes, a touch of graham cracker and a cinnamon finish.
A large cigar with an even draw. There’s a sweet-and-salty character to the smoke, with some earthy notes, a touch of graham cracker and a cinnamon finish.
In Cuba, Montecristo Dantes Edicion Limitada are generally priced lower than in international markets. Cuban cigars typically range from $8 to $90 USD per cigar, depending on the brand, vitola, and availability. Prestigious names such as Cohiba, Montecristo, and Partagás sit at the higher end. There is no real price advantage to purchasing full boxes, as the per-cigar cost remains the same unless you intend to leave the country with more than 50 cigars, in which case proper documentation is required to avoid confiscation by Cuban authorities.
For online buyers, packaging plays a key role. Boxed Montecristo Dantes Edicion Limitada cigars require official documentation and customs review before leaving the country, increasing shipping complexity and cost. That is why Montecristo Dantes Edicion Limitada cigars purchased online often cost more than in Cuba, largely due to the required paperwork for shipping. Montecristo Dantes Edicion Limitada cigars can also be shipped without boxes while maintaining the same quality, and are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee on delivery, offering a more refined and cost-conscious approach.
Advice: Always request a receipt when purchasing cigars in Cuba “no exceptions”. Without proper documentation, cigars especially boxes will be confiscated by Cuban authorities during inspection on your return flight home.
The most seamless approach is to purchase Montecristo Dantes Edicion Limitada directly through us online or at our retail shop in Havana, Cuba. Even if your Montecristo Dantes Edicion Limitada cigars were not sourced through us, our team can assist in arranging everything for you while you are in Cuba, ensuring a smooth and discreet experience.
When departing Cuba, airport customs generally allow one box and one bundle without a receipt. While some suggest higher quantities may pass without documentation, a more measured approach is always preferred. Maintaining your receipt is strongly recommended.
For those seeking a more effortless experience, shipping Montecristo Dantes Edicion Limitada is often the preferred option—particularly when traveling with larger quantities or without full documentation.
Short answer: No. (Consider purchasing online instead.)
Long answer: Yes… if you understand how the conversation is meant to unfold.
When arriving in the U.S., the question is rarely just about cigars it’s about how you answer. If asked whether you have anything to declare, the reply is simple and measured “No”, especially when the total value stays within that familiar $800 threshold, a number that, like most things, can change over time. 95% of the time you will have no issues.
If the conversation becomes more direct, the details matter. If you are arriving from Cuba, the answer should still be “No”, because any cigars or liquor will be taken away if you say Yes. If you say No and they inspect your bags, worst case they’ll confiscate your cigars and liquor, and give you a verbal warning. Do not attempt to negotiate or explain, just say “I didn’t know” nothing more. The goal at this point is to leave with a verbal warning.
Saying “Yes” will ALWAYS result in losing your cigars and liquor.
If you are arriving from Spain or anywhere outside of Cuba, then you can answer “Yes” and simply say you have cigars or liquor from Spain or wherever your journey last took you. Do not say Montecristo Dantes Edicion Limitada, just keep it simple and say cigars.
Avoid all of this and buy from us, or have us ship it to you if you already sourced your cigars in Cuba.
It’s not about avoiding the truth it’s about understanding how it’s told. Like a good cigar, timing and delivery are everything. The goal is to arrive home and enjoy your Montecristo Dantes Edicion Limitada.
The first draw presents creamy cedar, soft hay, and a hint of sweet tobacco. As it progresses, roasted almonds, mild cocoa, and delicate spice emerge. The final third deepens into gentle earthiness and lingering honeyed notes. Each puff unfolds gradually, with balance and harmony guiding the experience from start to finish.
Keep it at 68–72% humidity and around 20°C, ideally in a humidor reserved for limited editions. This preserves its unique aroma and ensures the burn remains even. Let it rest if it has been recently transported the aged tobaccos benefit from a little time to open up.
This is a limited-edition Montecristo, meaning it’s crafted with specially selected aged tobaccos, rolled with precision, and released in limited quantities. Unlike the standard Montecristo blends, the Dantés offers extra complexity, smoother creaminess, and refined aromatic layers. It’s Montecristo’s elegance elevated designed to reward the smoker who appreciates subtlety and time.
Aged rum or smooth cognac brings out the creamy and nutty notes. Coffee medium roast, balanced, not bitter enhances the cocoa and sweet undertones. If wine is preferred, a tawny port or lightly sweet sherry works beautifully. Food should be subtle, allowing the cigar’s elegance to shine without interference. Closing thought from Juan:The Montecristo Dantés Edición Limitada is a cigar for those who appreciate craftsmanship, patience, and nuance. From Havana to your hands, every detail is cared for so it arrives pristine and ready. Light it slowly, savor each draw, and let its balance, refinement, and smooth complexity transport you to a calm, memorable moment.
This cigar is ideal for medium-bodied aficionados who value refinement and nuance over strength. Beginners can enjoy it for its smoothness, but seasoned smokers will find depth and complexity that reward patience. It’s perfect for contemplative afternoons, intimate conversation, or marking a special occasion.
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Read MoreVitola: Hermosos No.1 (Grand Corona) | Size: 48 ring gauge × 167 mm (6⅝″)
The Montecristo Dantes Edicion Limitada 2016 is a limited edition Cuban cigar crafted in honor of the legendary Edmond Dantès protagonist of *The Count of Monte Cristo*. Featuring the classic Hermosos No.1 format, this Grand Corona-sized cigar (6⅝″ × 48) delivers a medium-full to full-bodied experience with a dark, rich wrapper and complex flavor evolution.
Initial cold aromas include fresh leather, cocoa, and a sweet acidity reminiscent of chocolate chip cookie dough and Aperol. Upon lighting, the Dantes opens with deep woodiness, moving into layers of peanut, brown rice, and toasted bread. A standout note in the first third is a sweet peanut butter cream balanced with hints of root beer and cedar.
The second third brings a shift to more acidic and mineral tones poppy seed muffin, paper, and subtle sugar. Nuts dominate the finish walnut and peanut with a return of earthy undertones. The final third is smoother, with Lay’s potato chip saltiness, porky umami, and classic Cuban minerality.
While the flavor profile is dynamic and maturing well, the Dantes can struggle with a tight draw and average smoke output. Construction is solid overall, with an even burn and sturdy ash, though it benefits from being properly humidified or draw-corrected.
Released in February 2017 as part of the 2016 Edicion Limitada lineup, the Montecristo Dantes is ideal for aging. It showcases nuanced Cuban craftsmanship and historical homage, but aficionados may prefer to give it more humidor time for optimal flavor balance and draw performance.
Ring Gauge: 48 | Length: 167 mm | Count: 10 | Shape: Grand Corona | Factory Name: Hermosos No.1
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A large cigar with an even draw. There's a sweet-and-salty character to the smoke, with some earthy notes, a touch of graham cracker and a cinnamon finish.
A large cigar with an even draw. There's a sweet-and-salty character to the smoke, with some earthy notes, a touch of graham cracker and a cinnamon finish.