Montecristo Archives

Montecristo and Bardstown Bourbon Launch Collaborative Cigar

May 5, 2025

Santa Clara, a major U.S. cigar distributor, announced the Distillers Select Series on May 5, 2025, starting with a collaboration between Montecristo and Bardstown Bourbon Company. The Montecristo X Bardstown c... Read More...

Montecristo 1935 Anniversary Nicaragua Ceramic Jar Shipping in June

Eric Guttormson

April 18, 2025

Press Releases

Altadis U.S.A. announced the upcoming release of the Montecristo 1935 Anniversary Nicaragua Heirloom Ceramic Jar, set to ship in June 2025. This limited-edition offering includes ten No. 2 cigars, each measurin... Read More...

New Montecristo White Series Diadema to Ship in April

Eric Guttormson

March 7, 2025

Press Releases

Altadis U.S.A. has announced the release of the Montecristo White Series Diadema, a new commemorative size for the Montecristo White Series. The cigar will begin shipping on April 11 from the Premium Cigar Asso... Read More...

Altadis Announces $150 Montecristo

Eric Guttormson

March 8, 2024

Press Releases

Altadis U.S.A., have announced the release of the Montecristo 1935 Anniversary Edición Doble Diamante. The company stated they will debut the cigar at the Premium Cigar Association trade show in Las Vegas later... Read More...

92%You’re My Boy!

Montecristo Epic Vintage 12 Toro

Jordan Guttormson

April 15, 2022

Cigar Reviews, $15 & Over, 2022

Montecristo first debuted their Epic series in 2012 with the Montecristo Epic Premium Selection '07. The cigars were positioned as an ultra-premium experience for the fuller-bodied enthusiast, showcasing bright... Read More...

Montecristo Epic Vintage 12 No. 6 Cigar of the Year 2021

No. 6 Cigar of the Year 2021 – Montecristo Epic Vintage 12

Jordan Guttormson

January 12, 2022

News, COTY 2021

Concerning Altadis USA's non-Cuban version of the Montecristo name, it was likely the 2012 release of the Montecristo Epic that first got a foot in the door of craft enthusiasts' humidors. Surprisingly, in the ... Read More...

Montecristo Volume 2: The Rendezvous Announced

Eric Guttormson

January 6, 2022

Press Releases

The Montecristo Volume Series an exclusive for premium cigar distributor Santa Clara has announced its latest offering the Montecristo Volume 2: The Rendezvous. The Volume Series is inspired by the brand’s name... Read More...

Espada by Montecristo Signature Shipping Early December

Eric Guttormson

November 29, 2021

Press Releases

Altadis USA has announced the release of Espada by Montecristo Signature which will be available in select retail humidors beginning as early as December 2021. The Espada by Montecristo Signature, created at... Read More...

Montecristo B.R.M Humidor official graphic

Montecristo Announces Limited Montecristo B.R.M Humidor

Jordan Guttormson

May 10, 2021

Press Releases

Montecristo has partnered with luxury watchmaker B.R.M Chronographes to introduce a limited humidor collection, containing 40 cigars and a Montecristo B.R.M watch. The highly exclusive cabinet is described a... Read More...

JR Cigar to Release Montecristo Cincuenta JR 50th

Eric Guttormson

April 1, 2021

Press Releases

As part of its year-long 50th anniversary celebration, JR Cigar is paying homage to the most iconic cigar brand in the industry with the release of the Montecristo Cincuenta JR 50th offered in the torpedo vitol... Read More...

Altadis Announces Montecristo 1935 Anniversary Nicaragua

Eric Guttormson

October 9, 2020

Press Releases

The Montecristo 1935 Anniversary Nicaragua has been announced by Altadis USA and will be available this November. The first Montecristo cigar was handcrafted in 1935, now, 85 years later, they have created an i... Read More...

87%Sneaky Strong

Montecristo Espada Oscuro Guard

velorok

April 15, 2020

Cigar Reviews, $10 to $15 Range, 2020

My first thoughts on this cigar were along the lines of, “Hey look, it’s another Montecristo add-on with enough band real estate to match the brand's spinoff count.” The press release info contained all the cor... Read More...

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