Montecristo Espada Signature Valiente 6" × 55
PatricioSTAFF PICKPatricio's staff pick · May 2025 · read the review
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Description
The Espada by Montecristo Signature Valiente is a line extension of the sought-after Espada brand that first debuted in 2014. This iteration is a collaboration between Rafael Nodal, Grupos de Maestros and the Plasencia family, three well-known and highly regarded champions of the cigar industry. The cigar is a Nicaraguan puro that features a savory, silky smooth, red-hued Colorado wrapper. It is a medium bodied, well-balanced toro that offers rich chocolatey and spicy notes accented with noticeable notes of earth and sweetness. It is hand crafted at the Plasencia cigar factory in Nicaragua.
Specifications
- Cigar Shape
- Toro
- Cigar Section
- Round
- Cigar Length
- 6"
- Origin
- Nicaragua
- Cigar Ring Gauge
- 55
- Strength
- Medium
- Wrapper Color
- Colorado
- Single Packaging
- Cellophane
- Rolling Type
- Handmade
- Cigar Manufacturer
- Plasencia Cigars
- Cigar Wrapper
- Nicaraguan
- Cigar Binder
- Nicaragua
User ratings & reviews
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- 4.60
Firm construction, open draw, very even burn with no touchups needed. Medium bodied with tons of thick, creamy smoke output and tasty flavors of woodsy cedar, cocoa, roasted coffee beans and a nice peppery bite. A very fine cigar!
James C. · 10/23/2026 - 5.00
Great stick. Cedar and buttery notes. Smooth and creamy. Thoroughly delicious from first light to finish. Perfect construction. Worth every penny.
Claude P. · 03/15/2026 - 4.60
All about the wrapper.
Agha H. · 01/27/2026 - 5.00
This stick surprised me, thoroughly enjoyed this one
Chris V. · 12/22/2025 - 5.00
Wow...definitely flies under the radar.
JOHN J. · 10/31/2025 - 5.00
Perfect burn and draw. Best of the week. Light nuttyness to it. Hazelnut notes on pallet and on retro. Some spice on retro, stong at times. Chocolate notes also present. Thick silky smoke. Prefer Ricasso to this though as it seemed to have more present notes.
Micheal Y. · 09/17/2025 - 4.40
Set some time aside for this one. Good cigar lots of smoke. Smooth and mild some complexity.
Daniel S. · 06/17/2025 - 5.00
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shaun c. · 05/25/2025 - 5.00
The cigar taste as good as it looks with hints of coffee, chocolate and nuts. Even my wife who is not a fan of cigar smell enjoyed the aroma. Box worthy for sure!
Daniel H. · 05/20/2025 - 4.60
The Presentation: First and foremost the presentation of this cigar is impeccable. The bands that encapsulate this cigar are elegant and tasteful while remaining simplistic in its design. The Draw: The draw of this cigar was refreshingly smooth. The open airflow allowed for a perfectly satisfying amount of smoke while maximizing the delightful taste profile of this cigar. The Construction: One of the high points of this cigar is it's construction. No apparent flaws, such as cracks or deformities, were found on the wrapper. The burn stayed refreshingly even and did not require any touching up during the entirety of my smoking experience. The Taste: Those few opening puffs were a shockingly delightful introduction to this Montecristo. The earthiness of this cigar blended perfectly with hints of wood/cedar while accentuating it's natural sweetness. The following puffs established a trace of pleasant spice notes, which remained for the entirety of the first third and perfectly demonstrated this cigar's complexity. The middle portion of the Montecristo contained an intensification of the wood hints which were accompanied with a pleasant nutty aftertaste. The oils of the cigar also grew more intense as the cigar began to entertain a darker more oily taste that is typically found in maduro shades. The final act of this cigar finishes with a bold oily and charred wood flavor profile that highlights the natural sweetness and nuttiness left in the cigar. The retro-hale calls to attention the slight undertones of the aforementioned nuttiness and sweetness. Overall: This beautiful cigar accentuates a dark and earthy taste while entertaining some natural sweetness and overall nuttiness. The complexity of the flavor profile is assisted by the excellent construction keeping the cigar consistent and wildly enjoyable.
Patricio O. · 05/08/2025