Montecristo Peruvian - Buena Fortuna
(5 x 47)
Produced by Menendez & Garcia in the Dominican Republic, the new Montecristos are solidly square-pressed and wrapped English Market Selection wrappers from Jalapa, Nicaragua. The filler is identical to the regular Montecristo line, with the exception of Peruvian ligero added for extra strength.
Recently received the cigar in a PIF and I've heard of them, but never tried one before. I don't believe they are very popular, but a great smoke for the price. The wrapper was very dark and had firm box press. Wrapped in a nice Nicaraguan leaf you could smell the dark full flavor smoke yearning to be taken. The construction seemed perfect and I always enjoy box presses as the burn seems a lot slower than normal.
The flavor was somewhat harsh upon lighting, but the short cigar hard enormous amounts of dark chocolate and earthy taste. It was the equivalent of a dark chocolate bar. You still could pick up a slight hint of spice as the smoke continued. This was a very unique tasting cigar that I was really starting to enjoy as it's power increased slightly. It also smoothed out quit a bit after the first 1/2" or so. The burn was great and it smoked very slow for it's size. Around the half way point of the cigar it did get a lot stronger, and started to heat up a bit, but nothing a purge couldn't resolve. I smoked the cigar with a nice cup of dark roast coffee that added a perfect little side taste between herfs. The richness and full body of the cigar was becoming more and more obvious as I was about down to the last inch. I believe the Peruvian ligero added a nice addition to the regular Monti's as they typically are more toward the medium full body.
This was a great new taste that I enjoyed quit a bit. Can't wait to pick up a box and let them rest for a few years!!
Appearance: 7/10
Construction: 8/10
Flavor: 17/20
Finish: 7/10
Smoking experience: 16/20
Aroma: 7/10
Overall impression: 17/20
Total: 79/100
(5 x 47)
Produced by Menendez & Garcia in the Dominican Republic, the new Montecristos are solidly square-pressed and wrapped English Market Selection wrappers from Jalapa, Nicaragua. The filler is identical to the regular Montecristo line, with the exception of Peruvian ligero added for extra strength.
Recently received the cigar in a PIF and I've heard of them, but never tried one before. I don't believe they are very popular, but a great smoke for the price. The wrapper was very dark and had firm box press. Wrapped in a nice Nicaraguan leaf you could smell the dark full flavor smoke yearning to be taken. The construction seemed perfect and I always enjoy box presses as the burn seems a lot slower than normal.
The flavor was somewhat harsh upon lighting, but the short cigar hard enormous amounts of dark chocolate and earthy taste. It was the equivalent of a dark chocolate bar. You still could pick up a slight hint of spice as the smoke continued. This was a very unique tasting cigar that I was really starting to enjoy as it's power increased slightly. It also smoothed out quit a bit after the first 1/2" or so. The burn was great and it smoked very slow for it's size. Around the half way point of the cigar it did get a lot stronger, and started to heat up a bit, but nothing a purge couldn't resolve. I smoked the cigar with a nice cup of dark roast coffee that added a perfect little side taste between herfs. The richness and full body of the cigar was becoming more and more obvious as I was about down to the last inch. I believe the Peruvian ligero added a nice addition to the regular Monti's as they typically are more toward the medium full body.
This was a great new taste that I enjoyed quit a bit. Can't wait to pick up a box and let them rest for a few years!!
Appearance: 7/10
Construction: 8/10
Flavor: 17/20
Finish: 7/10
Smoking experience: 16/20
Aroma: 7/10
Overall impression: 17/20
Total: 79/100
