Montecristo 1935 Anniversary Cigars

Nearly a century after the first Montecristo cigar was handcrafted in 1935, Montecristo 1935 Anniversary Nicaragua cigars represent a first-ever interpretation of the original blend from 1935. But to accomplish such a monumental task, it takes some phenomenal blending talent. Enter the Grupo de Maestros, A.J. Fernandez, and Tabacalera USA’s Head of Product Capability, Rafael Nodal. The real challenge was getting Nicaraguan tobaccos that reflect the classic characteristics, construction, and balanced flavors of the original 1935 Montecristo—a Cuban! Made at A.J. Fernandez’s San Lotano factory in Ocotál, Nicaragua with tobaccos grown on AJ’s estate farms, the blend is hush-hush. But the result is a full smoke with a well-balanced mix of pepper, sweet spice, black coffee, and leather. “To honor the age-old tradition of soft-pressing cigars, the Montecristo 1935 Anniversary Nicaragua will also be a soft-pressed series,” said Nodal. “The cigar offers a luxury showcase from seed to smoke that combines classic craftsmanship and extra-aged estate tobaccos from Nicaragua’s best growing regions.” A marvelous addition to experienced aficionados’ collections, the Montecristo 1935 Anniversary Nicaragua is offered in four popular shapes: Churchill (7” x 52), No.2: (61/8 ” x 52), Toro (6” x 54), and Demi (5½ x 46).