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Montecristo Espada

Manuel says:

"Great Cigar. Must buy! "

Larry says:

"My go to cigar, you can never go wrong with this one."

Charles says:

"One of my favorites for special occasions."

Stacey says:

"Happy Sunday @ Hollywood Beach"

Eric says:

"Smooth and tasty!"

George says:

"This cigar is so tasty It made me want to Chew the smoke as I tasted it. What a jewel. "

Stacey says:

"Pre-holiday Smoke "

Nathan says:

"Don't usually smoke Montecristo but this one is fantastic! Looking forward to more."

Jason says:

"One of the best! Montecristo Espada "

Danny says:

"Keys living!"

Traditionally, Altadis has manufactured its Montecristo cigars in the Dominican Republic. Their 2014 release, Montecristo Espada, is their first Montecristo made in Nicaragua by the Plasencia Family. The cigar is made with especially aged tobaccos grown by Plasencia, and offers a rich and complex smoke. The Montecristo Espada wrapper is a Habano Jalapa Vintage 2010, binder is a Habano Jalapa Vintage 2009, and fillers are Habano Jalapa Seco, Habano Ometepe Viso and Habano Condega Ligero harvested in 2008.

Cigar Origin
Nicaragua
Most cigars are manufactured in the Caribbean and Central America.
Despite many decades of war and revolution in this Central American country, the cigar industry has thrived due to the hard work and tenacity of Cuban exiles to the land such as Plasencia, Padron, Oliva, Ortez, and others. Tobacco has been a force of social stability, and the country is now one of the principal exporters of premium cigars in the world.
Strength

Medium
Wrapper Color
Natural
Cigar wrapper color varies from green (Double Claro or Candela) to black (Maduro or Oscuro) with a full range of browns in between.
Natural wrapper, also known as Colorado Claro, is light brown in color.
Wrapper
Nicaraguan Habano
The wrapper is the last tobacco leaf to be rolled on the cigar, so it is the one the smoker will see.
Nicaraguan cigar wrappers are produced mainly in Esteli and Jalapa, both lands with volcanic soil and excellent climate for growing tobacco. Wrappers grown in Jalapa have sweet undertones. Corojo, Habana2000, Criollo, and Maduro wrappers are all produced in Nicaragua.
Binder
Nicaragua
The binder is a full tobacco leaf that is used to roll the cigar, binding the filler tobaccos together.
Nicaraguan cigar binders are produced mainly in Esteli and Jalapa, both lands with volcanic soil and excellent climate for growing tobacco. Binders grown in Jalapa have sweet undertones. Corojo, Habana2000, Criollo, and Maduro binders are all produced in Nicaragua.
Filler
Nicaraguan Habano
Filler is the term used to describe the tobacco inside a cigar or the "guts" of the cigar.
Rolled by
Handmade
Handmade cigars are completely made by hand from start to finish.
Manufacturer
Plasencia Cigars
The Plasencia family has been in the tobacco industry for six generations. With two factories located in Nicaragua, Nestor Plasencia Sr. grows and cures tobacco, and makes millions of cigars every year for renowned brands such as Rocky Patel and Gurkha.

Montecristo Espada Guard 6" * 50

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Toro, Medium, Natural, from Nicaragua

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Box of 10	$135.18	$121.66 FREE SHIPPING	$13.52	605	Backorder Ships 10/28 - 10/30
Pack of 5	$67.60	$60.95	$6.65	300	Backorder Ships 10/27 - 10/28
Single	$13.52	$12.85	$0.67	60	Backorder Ships 10/28 - 10/30

Montecristo Espada Quillon 7" * 56

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Double Corona, Medium, Natural, from Nicaragua

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Box of 10	$143.74	$128.95 FREE SHIPPING	$14.79	640	Backorder Ships 10/28 - 10/30
Single	$14.37	$13.65	$0.72	65	In Stock Ships 10/25

Montecristo Espada Ricasso 5" * 54

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Robusto, Medium, Natural, from Nicaragua

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Box of 10	$129.58	$116.63 FREE SHIPPING	$12.95	580	In Stock Ships 10/25
Single	$12.96	$12.35	$0.61	60	In Stock Ships 10/25

Montecristo Espada Collection, 6-Cigar Sampler

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The Montecristo Espada Collection, 6-Cigar Sampler is an awesome way to experience this historic brand’s line of fine Nicaraguan tobaccos. Each sampler comes with two-each Montecristo Espada Ricasso (robusto), Montecristo Espada Guard (toro), and Montecristo Espada Quillon (double corona). All are handmade in Nicaragua by Plasencia Cigars.

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	$81.70	$75.95	$5.75	375	Backorder Ships 10/26 - 10/28

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NeptuneCigar.com At this time we carry only the maduro wrapper. Feel free to call in your special order for the natural at 1-800-655-3385. It takes just 3-5 days to ship.

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CUSTOMER'S REVIEWS

OVERALL

4.61

83 reviews

How reviewers describe Montecristo Espada

smooth

good flavor

good construction

favorite

sweet

smooth flavor

full bodied

easy

bad burn

vanilla

natural

full of flavor

honey

creamy

complex

Rated 4.27by 1,433 Aficionados

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Pedro H.10/22/2021About: Montecristo Espada Guard 6" * 50

Beautiful cigar, well made and all the one’s I’ve smoked have had I great draw. Love the taste!

Kari M.10/21/2021About: Montecristo Espada Quillon 7" * 56

Wow! Simply one of the best cigars ever. Pleasant and robust smoke with really well balanced spice, wood and sweetness. Needs time to enjoy and appreciate. This certainly is not a quick or rushed smoke.

Russell A.09/07/2021About: Montecristo Espada Guard 6" * 50

one of my most favorite smokes

alex o.08/04/2021About: Montecristo Espada Guard 6" * 50

Fantastic stick. Smooth like butter.

Tyrone A.07/30/2021About: Montecristo Espada Quillon 7" * 56

Excellent smoke!

Franz B.05/11/2021About: Montecristo Espada Ricasso 5" * 54

Very good cigar, if perhaps a bit overpriced. Great burn all the way down, nice smoke production and perfect draw. Decent to look at—not sure why so many rings on it. Nice aroma, good flavor.

Miguel R.04/30/2021About: Montecristo Espada Guard 6" * 50

top of the line flavor and excellent draw

Rick P.04/27/2021About: Montecristo Espada Guard 6" * 50

Very good smoking cigar. Loved it.

emade E.04/26/2021About: Montecristo Espada Quillon 7" * 56

Massimo C.03/26/2021About: Montecristo Espada Collection, 6-Cigar Sampler

Great cigars that go well with bourbon.

Pedro H.10/21/2021About: Montecristo Espada Collection, 6-Cigar Sampler

This is a great way to compare all size offerings of this cigar. I found the robusto stood out over the others in the taste department!

Kari M.10/21/2021About: Montecristo Espada Ricasso 5" * 54

This can easily become anyone's new favorite stick. Cacao and dark coffee in cold draw. Smooth, great flavor combination of sweetness, floral almost citrus and spices. Well balanced taste of cedar, cacao and hay. Smooth, nearly silky smoke. Razor sharp burn and perfect draw. Loved it and will order more of these.

Pedro H.10/05/2021About: Montecristo Espada Quillon 7" * 56

I must have gotten a bad one! Had to re-light several times and the burn was wonky, other than that this is a fine tasting stick.

Adam G.03/09/2021About: Montecristo Espada Ricasso 5" * 54

Excellent smoke!

Hugh H.02/25/2021About: Montecristo Espada Guard 6" * 50

very good stick

Jeremy H.02/13/2021About: Montecristo Espada Quillon 7" * 56

This cigar is an eyefull and a handfull but in a good way. Very attractive presentation and well constructed large Churchill. Nice full draw and even burn. Made in collaboration with Placentia and I can taste both with the earthiness and citrus notes with some spice. Very enjoyable 2 hour smoke that I paired with a Jack Daniels single barrel select to celebrate my daughter's bday.

Jamayne G.01/07/2021About: Montecristo Espada Ricasso 5" * 54

Really liked this one.

Rudy D.12/29/2020About: Montecristo Espada Ricasso 5" * 54

excellent cigar by all means

Jamal M.12/16/2020About: Montecristo Espada Quillon 7" * 56

Nice

Russell M.12/13/2020About: Montecristo Espada Ricasso 5" * 54

This so far has been one of my top three Montecristo's and that is saying a lot for myself. I am not an expert by any means but everything from the burn, the taste, the look, was exquisite for me. The box was damn nice as well. Give it a try, I don't think you will be disappointed. Cheers

Ernesto R.11/30/2020About: Montecristo Espada Guard 6" * 50

Very well blended cigar with great transitions.

Carlton S.11/18/2020About: Montecristo Espada Guard 6" * 50

This is my go to cigar, one of my all time favorites. I have one every morning with my coffee. Excellent smooth Nicaraguan and full of flavor.

Tim F.11/11/2020About: Montecristo Espada Guard 6" * 50

Overall, very nice cigar

11/05/2020About: Montecristo Espada Quillon 7" * 56

Nutty and leathery smoke. Great draw and even burn. I started with a few single sticks, then went back and bought a box. Glad I did.

Emmanuel Roncier F.09/21/2020About: Montecristo Espada Ricasso 5" * 54

Très bon cigare avec un café.

Ernesto R.09/19/2020About: Montecristo Espada Ricasso 5" * 54

I really enjoyed this cigar. It is probably my favorite Monte Cristo blend. Artfully blended for a unique taste. It’s worth every penny.

alex o.09/08/2020About: Montecristo Espada Ricasso 5" * 54

Delicious

William P.08/28/2020About: Montecristo Espada Ricasso 5" * 54

Classy look, taste and for the price point, a must have for business guests and others you want satisfied with the stick you've given them. Do it.

Subrata B.07/21/2020About: Montecristo Espada Guard 6" * 50

Good

Michael B.06/21/2020About: Montecristo Espada Quillon 7" * 56

My favorite cigar

Mario T.05/11/2020About: Montecristo Espada Guard 6" * 50

Great flavor, smooth draw and burns razor sharp! Great smoke, glad I tried one. Will keep a few in the humidor...

Shlomo M.04/27/2020About: Montecristo Espada Guard 6" * 50

Great

Casey S.03/05/2020About: Montecristo Espada Guard 6" * 50

Delicious, medium+ sticks!

Faisl a.01/23/2020About: Montecristo Espada Ricasso 5" * 54

I Loved him so much in shape and tastes

Anthony A.01/05/2020About: Montecristo Espada Ricasso 5" * 54

Great test

Michael B.11/22/2019About: Montecristo Espada Guard 6" * 50

This is one of my go to sticks, I do not smoke many other Monte's anymore since I believe this one is superior to most of the regular ones. This has a nice balance to it medium body, lots of flavor with some spicy notes to it. Out of this line, i prefer this size due to the ring gauge. This cigar is amazingly consistent, I have not had one that draws bad yet.

Marocs A.11/03/2019About: Montecristo Espada Guard 6" * 50

Espada ?? is my favorite Monte Cristo

Magdiel A.09/15/2019About: Montecristo Espada Ricasso 5" * 54

A medium strength cigar you do not want to miss. This puro is Medium to full-bodied, with flavors of caramel and hazelnut with just the right amount of spice. Very beautiful presentation

Shawn C.08/19/2019About: Montecristo Espada Ricasso 5" * 54

Not bad. Expected a more unique experience. I’ll stick to other Montes.

Bruce G.06/20/2019About: Montecristo Espada Quillon 7" * 56

Nice smoke.

Alex J.06/01/2019About: Montecristo Espada Ricasso 5" * 54

great!

Hans N.05/09/2019About: Montecristo Espada Guard 6" * 50

Nice and smoth cigar!

Carlos M.04/30/2019About: Montecristo Espada Guard 6" * 50

One of my best smokes.

oscar y.04/18/2019About: Montecristo Espada Ricasso 5" * 54

Great cigar. Nice smoke with a medium body flavor profile. Not to complex but satisfying.

Carmela 12/18/2018About: Montecristo Espada Ricasso 5" * 54

Great cigar!

Florin T.11/23/2018About: Montecristo Espada Ricasso 5" * 54

Good cigar

Maurice S.10/01/2018About: Montecristo Espada Ricasso 5" * 54

Super duper cigar, the creamy smooth nutty flavor mmmmm. Amazing. Will buy more

Yvette W.09/08/2018About: Montecristo Espada Ricasso 5" * 54

Very well constructed cigar. Prefer their Media Noche and White when it comes to taste and aroma.

Marcos L.07/28/2018About: Montecristo Espada Ricasso 5" * 54

Great cigar. Very balanced smoke with superb burn. Lacks in aroma, but the taste is great.

Jason H.07/16/2018About: Montecristo Espada Ricasso 5" * 54

Very nice cigar.

David M.06/28/2018About: Montecristo Espada Guard 6" * 50

Excellent

Jermaine W.06/08/2018About: Montecristo Espada Quillon 7" * 56

Needs better draw

05/10/2018About: Montecristo Espada Quillon 7" * 56

Best cigar so far.

Stacey P.04/13/2018About: Montecristo Espada Quillon 7" * 56

My fav cigar, Great morning cigar for me

Jacopo B.08/12/2017About: Montecristo Espada Quillon 7" * 56

I don't know why some people wrote some average reviews about this stick. It is simply superb... and there is a Montecristo experience behind everything... perfect

Mats N.08/06/2017About: Montecristo Espada Quillon 7" * 56

Very good smoke

Mathew D.05/31/2017About: Montecristo Espada Quillon 7" * 56

One of my all time favorites amongst Oliva, Montecristo, CAO, LFD, and others. Such an awesome taste and the Quillon is a huge 2+ hour smoke.

burton r.04/29/2017About: Montecristo Espada Ricasso 5" * 54

A delightful, medium intense, nicely flavored cigar. Smokes hassle free. Other than the inconvenience of the multiple bands, it's a fine stick.

Jason M.03/18/2017About: Montecristo Espada Ricasso 5" * 54

Wow! Going beyond the visually stunning looks of this beautiful cigar, is a stick filled with delicious nuances of caramel, hazelnuts, and a bit of spice to balance it off. Paired this with a caramel machiato and i was in heaven!

Joseph F.03/04/2017About: Montecristo Espada Quillon 7" * 56

Has a heavy coffee type taste to it I didn't like.

Robert M.02/28/2017About: Montecristo Espada Guard 6" * 50

Nice cigar

DANIEL F.02/12/2017About: Montecristo Espada Quillon 7" * 56

Tastefull, smooth, good draw and burn. A special cigar. Definitely a very good cost/benefit.

Mari M.02/12/2017About: Montecristo Espada Guard 6" * 50

When Plasencia and Grupo de Maestros join forces one can be sure the result is going to be outstanding. This all nicaraguan cigar has everything you could ask for: look, impeccable construction, flavor and complexity. You will find so many flavors alternating and playing all together. Cocoa, pepper, spice and predominantly leather in the first third; coffee and almond notes in the background of the second half that take over in the last third. All these flavors work beautifully together creating an unforgettable cigar. Nice draw and an even burning line makes this full bodied cigar a winner and a must have for all cigar lovers.

Ismael A.01/31/2017About: Montecristo Espada Quillon 7" * 56

You won't regret it. If you like Montecristo, but are looking for something a little different, give this a shot.

Timothy B.01/12/2017About: Montecristo Espada Guard 6" * 50

Bought the Espada Guard from Neptune. First impressions were good, it is a good looking well crafted cigar. The 3 bands are a bit annoying as you have to take off 2 of them to light the cigar which is a bit of a pain. Prelight aromas are grassy with a hint of sweetness. The first third of the cigar was great. Beautiful balance of flavor and good draw,burn etc. It is after this that it went downhill for me on this stick. Through the middle of the cigar it becomes very more earthy and leathery and the subtle sweetness that balanced this dissipates. Also lost the light twice through the middle of the cigar which could have affected the flavor slightly the head clogged on me once and i needed to use a punch to open up a couple orifices in the cut (which was a straight cut just below the radius on the head). Burn was a bit inconsistent and needed to be touched up a few times. I smoked this while out at a bar and never really let it sit for more than a couple minutes so I was surprised by the need for so much maintenance. All in All it was an okay cigar but I believe for my palette the quillon or ricasso would be a better choice from what I see on the tasting notes.

Donald N.01/10/2017About: Montecristo Espada Quillon 7" * 56

Not my favorite !

Andy A.01/07/2017About: Montecristo Espada Ricasso 5" * 54

Excellent cigar

Krystian L.12/12/2016About: Montecristo Espada Guard 6" * 50

The box is beautiful, great for a gift. The cigar is a great smoke truly enjoyable

Mario P.12/02/2016About: Montecristo Espada Guard 6" * 50

Nice cigar easy draw and good taste

Danny S.10/11/2016About: Montecristo Espada Guard 6" * 50

Taste as good as it looks!

Michael K.07/19/2016About: Montecristo Espada Quillon 7" * 56

Top Flight cigar!!!

jerry t.05/14/2016About: Montecristo Espada Ricasso 5" * 54

Exquisite smoke, great cigar!

Luz H.03/03/2016About: Montecristo Espada Guard 6" * 50

This is a unique Montecristo in that it is not made in the Dominican Republic. The Montecristo Espada is made by Plasencia in Nicaragua through a collaboration with Altadis. A pure 100% Nicaraguan Montecristo. This cigar has a flawless appearance and a beautiful triple cap, although I find that taking off the foot band and mid band a bit annoying. They do tear off easily without any damage to the wrapper. The wrapper is a Habano from Jalapa and the fillers are from Jalapa, Ometepe and Condega (seco, viso, and ligero). When you get this puppy, make sure to let it acclimate in your humidor for a month or two (then thank me for this tip). This cigar will reward you with a creamy, sweet flavor with hints of spice, nuts, coffee and leather. If you got a bit annoyed at taking off the 2 bands as I did, believe me that the flavor will make it up to you in spades.

Rick R.01/06/2016About: Montecristo Espada Ricasso 5" * 54

Very Tight

Lord P.12/26/2015About: Montecristo Espada Quillon 7" * 56

I love the look of this cigar with its triple band and the beautiful graphics. It's a 7x56 but there's something about it that feels bigger than usual in my hand... it's got a lot of heft to it. The pre-light aroma is nice. It's not really strong or extraordinary, but it's certainly worth enjoying for a moment before toasting. Post-toast, this cigar comes alive with rich woodsy grassy alfalfa overtones and a beautiful herbal sweetness that is quite remarkable. The burn required some intermittent coaching along the way, but it was a minimal distraction from the overall experience. I've nothing to say about the draw other than it was within the range of perfect. The only significant problem that I had with this cigar was the center band. It was very difficult to remove. To solve this problem, my recommendation would be to carefully remove it at the same time as you remove the foot band. Overall: An enjoyable cigar, but for that price, I expect better construction and performance. Pairing notes: The wonderful flavors of this cigar will really come alive when paired with a very dry white wine.

ross t.11/30/2015About: Montecristo Espada Guard 6" * 50

A great smoke; a very solid cigar with a super taste

Vincent R.11/05/2015About: Montecristo Espada Ricasso 5" * 54

A+++ for appearance. What a classy smoke.

steve k.09/24/2015About: Montecristo Espada Quillon 7" * 56

mild and smooth, great cigar

Douglas D.06/03/2015About: Montecristo Espada Quillon 7" * 56

I was looking for a Montecristo with a little more punch and spice than more usual classic series. These were the right fit. Right out of the box the wrapper was nice and peppery. More suitable for those that like a stronger cigar profile. The draw on these are a little more tight than what Montecristo usually puts out. Still, a nice deviation from my usual classic series.

Serge B.03/13/2015About: Montecristo Espada Quillon 7" * 56

Let me tell you first I'm not a big Montecristo smoker, I was trying to find a MC that at least medium in body for me to enjoy. I have had mild MC a while ago and I liked the aroma just wanted more body/strength. The Espada appearance is stunning! Pre-light taste was very bitter, not peppery zing but just plain bitter. Unfortunately the bitterness stuck all first half of the cigar and then went down somewhat. With burn problems, had to touch up 3 times, (did keep it in the humi at least 2 weeks) not sure I'd come back to this cigar... But again, not a big MC smoker, so take this for what it's worth.

Carlos G.12/16/2014About: Montecristo Espada Quillon 7" * 56

At first glance you notice the beautiful presentation from the multiple banded and oily wrapper that covers the Monte Cristo Espada. The Espada stands out due to its detailed bands which stand out from the actual cigar. The cigar has notes of leather, oak, and nutty flavors. The Espada has been beautifully constructed giving a smooth draw that'll please one's palatte. Through out my smoke session I had an even burn not needing to do any correcting. There weren't any cracks with the wrapper. This Espada had been sitting in my humidor for about a month at 75 RH. It was perfect for my liking not too soft. I would expect this cigar to age perfectly. I paired this fine cigar with an espresso and on the second trial with a glass of Glenlivet 12 scotch whiskey. The coffee brought its notes of cocoa and the whiskey amplified the nutmeg flavors. I look forward to another trial of the Mone Cristo Espada.

Mike K.10/22/2014About: Montecristo Espada Quillon 7" * 56

An excellent cigar..as is to be expected from Monte.

Peter F.09/12/2014About: Montecristo Espada Ricasso 5" * 54

Great cigar

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