Montecristo Espada Oscuro

Not much going on here flavor wise. Old school vibe to it. Who would like this best: Cigarette smokers and old school cigar smokers. Pairing suggestion: Dark Stout, coffee.

Altadis U.S.A., established in 1918, is known globally for renowned cigar brands such as Montecristo, Romeo y Julieta, H. Upmann, and Trinidad. As one of the world’s largest cigar companies, Altadis U.S.A. cigars have become a staple for connoisseurs worldwide. With production facilities in the Dominican Republic and Honduras, as well as partnerships in Mexico and Nicaragua, Altadis U.S.A. employs over 5,000 dedicated workers across the world.

Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Rosado Oscuro / Binder: Nicaragua / Filler: Nicaragua

Vitola: Guard (Toro) / Size: 6 x 50

Factory: Plasencia Cigars S.A. / Country of Origin: Nicaragua

Oily dark brown, light veins with hidden seams, odorless

Earthy, dried apricot, tobacco leaf

Pumpernickel, earthy, tobacco

An inch in and there is black pepper spice on the retro. Further in it mellows with a note of unsweetened corn flakes with a touch of honey. Staggered dime stacks give way 1.5″ in. Mild with a saline/mineral note.

More mineral notes, white pepper comes into play. Struggles to stay lit. Has a light muskiness to it end of third.

Gets a light but robust cafe note to it. With some oak char and grain.

Todd Farrell

Creative Director/Graphic Designer at Root Down Brewing where he utilizes his palate to provide tasting notes for their beers. Also a top reviewer in Amazon’s Vine program where he is provided products for review. Watch, EDC, beer, whiskey, cigar and hip-hop connoisseur. He also practices a ketogenic diet.

Todd Farrell

Creative Director/Graphic Designer at Root Down Brewing where he utilizes his palate to provide tasting notes for their beers. Also a top reviewer in Amazon’s Vine program where he is provided products for review. Watch, EDC, beer, whiskey, cigar and hip-hop connoisseur. He also practices a ketogenic diet.

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