Montecristo Especiales No. 2  box of 25

Slim, Sophisticated, and Deeply Traditional

The Montecristo Especiales No. 2 is an exquisite example of Cuba’s dedication to refined vitolas. With its elegant, slender silhouette and exceptional craftsmanship, this cigar offers a complex, smooth, and nuanced experience that appeals to those who prefer subtlety and sophistication over raw power.

Positioned between the larger Edmundo formats and the ultra-slim Laguito No. 1 (Montecristo Especial), the Especiales No. 2 is a hidden gem for those who enjoy a slow, aromatic smoke.

Vitola and Presentation

• Vitola de Galera (Factory Name): Delicados

• Commercial Name: Montecristo Especiales No. 2

• Length: 152 mm (6.0 inches)

• Ring Gauge: 38

• Format: Slim Panetela

• Packaging: Box of 25 cigars

• Production: Regular Production

• Release Year: Pre-revolution origin, reintroduced in modern lines

• Band: Classic Montecristo band with brown and gold fleur-de-lis

This vitola offers the elegance of a slim cigar with just enough length for flavor development and complexity.

Tobacco Origin and Construction

• Wrapper / Binder / Filler: 100% Cuban tobacco

• Region: Vuelta Abajo, Pinar del Río, Cuba

• Construction: Totalmente a Mano, Tripa Larga (Handmade, long filler)

Crafted with meticulous care, the Especiales No. 2 draws on the finest tobaccos from Cuba’s most prized growing region.

Flavor Profile and Smoking Experience

The Montecristo Especiales No. 2 delivers a medium-bodied profile that is elegant, aromatic, and balanced. The slimmer gauge accentuates the wrapper’s influence, providing a more direct expression of the cigar’s complexity.

Tasting Notes:

• First Third: Opens with floral tones, cedar, and sweet cream

• Second Third: Builds with light roasted coffee, cocoa, and faint earthiness

• Final Third: Warms into notes of leather, almond, and gentle spice

The smoke is cool and flavorful, with a draw that may feel slightly firm, typical of slender vitolas, but rewards with finesse and aroma.

Key Details

• Brand: Montecristo

• Vitola: Delicados (Slim Panetela)

• Length: 152 mm (6.0 inches)

• Ring Gauge: 38

• Strength: Medium

• Wrapper/Binder/Filler: 100% Cuban (Vuelta Abajo)

• Packaging: Box of 25 cigars

• Flavor Notes: Floral, cedar, coffee, cocoa, almond, light spice

• Smoking Time: 60–75 minutes

• Status: Regular Production