Montecristo Wide Edmundo Cigar – Box of 10

The Montecristo Wide Edmundo Cigar features a 54-ring gauge and 4 7/8-inch length, classified as a Duke No. 3 vitola. It uses Cuban tobacco from Vuelta Abajo and includes a secondary band highlighting the vitola name in yellow. This release marks the first regular-production Montecristo with dual bands.

Tobacco Composition and Construction

• Hand-rolled with selected leaves from San Juan y Martínez and San Luis farms
• Triple-seam cap ensures consistent draw resistance
• 54-ring gauge allows extended combustion time of 75-90 minutes

Flavor Development

The Montecristo Wide Edmundo Cigar delivers initial notes of cedar and roasted nuts, transitioning to espresso and dried fig mid-body. Final thirds introduce white pepper through the nasal retrohale. Flavor intensity registers at 7/10 on the Cigar Aficionado strength scale.

Combustion Performance

• Ash retention averages 1.5 inches before first drop
• Requires 2-3 corrections per third in 70% humidity conditions
• Smoke output measures 35% denser than standard Edmundo variants

Aging Potential

Box code analysis shows 18-month fermentation on bales. Recommended minimum rest period of 6 months in 65-68% humidity environments. Post-2021 production batches demonstrate improved wrapper elasticity with reduced vein prominence.