Montecristo Peruvian Especial #2

It’s the full Monte! But this time it’s from La Romana, Dominican Republic, not the UK. This is the most powerful Montecristo we’ve ever featured. Known for their smooth, mild-to-medium bodied character, this uncharacteristically heavy-bodied Dominican smoke will knock your socks off, so please, be seated, and let the cigar-smoking sermon commence. Don’t be fooled by this cigar’s small stature—it is a real honest-to-goodness powerhouse of a cigar. If there were a Bruce Lee of cigars, this would be it friends. The secret to its tremendous burst of intensity is the blend of Nicaraguan, Dominican, and most particularly Peruvian Olor long leaves. The fact that it’s draped in a beautifully dark, “so oily it’s moist” maduro Habana 2000 wrapper also contributes to the kick. The tobaccos are densely packed in this little gem of a smoke, so it may have a tighter draw than you’re used to, but this will ease in time. In fact, the slow draw is a blessing, as it slows down the delivery of bold flavors just enough to enjoy them without being overwhelmed. Be warned: these square-pressed maduros are only to be smoked after you’ve got a full belly—not the cigar to pair with your morning coffee. Expect notes of full-flavored tobacco, aged leather, earthy woodiness and an edgy, robust finish that ends with a creamy, balancing note at its finale. This is one only an XO Cognac can tame.