Montecristo Gran Pirámides Edición Limitada 2017

Bold, Majestic, and Exceptionally Refined

Released as part of the prestigious Edición Limitada series in 2017, the Montecristo Gran Pirámides is a true showcase of Cuban cigar artistry. This cigar revives a monumental vitola—“Grand Pirámide”—which was previously seen in the Montecristo 520 Edición Limitada 2012 and similar formats. It offers a powerful yet elegant smoking experience, wrapped in aged tobaccos for a uniquely mature flavor profile.

Crafted exclusively with tobacco aged for a minimum of two years, this limited edition stands as a collector’s gem and a celebration of the Montecristo legacy.

Vitola and Presentation

• Vitola de Galera (Factory Name): Grand Pirámide

• Commercial Name: Montecristo Gran Pirámides

• Length: 160 mm (6.3 inches)

• Ring Gauge: 57

• Format: Double Figurado / Salomones-style Pirámide

• Packaging: Luxury lacquered box of 20 cigars

• Band: Classic Montecristo band + black and gold Edición Limitada 2017 band

• Release: 2017 Edición Limitada (Limited Edition)

The generous girth and length offer a rich, long-lasting smoke, while the tapered head allows for a concentrated draw and evolving flavor.

Tobacco Composition and Aging

• Wrapper / Binder / Filler: 100% Cuban tobacco

• Tobacco Origin: Vuelta Abajo, Pinar del Río, Cuba

• Aging: All tobacco used has been aged for a minimum of 2 years, as per Edición Limitada standards

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

The wrapper leaf is particularly dark, oily, and silky, signaling the premium selection and aging used in this edition.

Flavor Profile and Smoking Experience

The Montecristo Gran Pirámides offers a full-flavored, luxurious smoking experience. Its grand vitola allows for a complex evolution of flavor, with smooth transitions and depth.

Tasting Notes:

• First Third: Opens rich with dark chocolate, cedar, and toasted coffee beans

• Second Third: Develops creamy notes of leather, molasses, and spices like cinnamon and clove

• Final Third: Intensifies with earthiness, espresso, and a touch of pepper and roasted nuts

The burn is excellent for a cigar of this size, and the draw, once properly cut, is consistent and satisfying.

Key Details

• Brand: Montecristo

• Vitola: Grand Pirámide

• Length: 160 mm (6.3 inches)

• Ring Gauge: 57

• Strength: Medium to Full

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

• Packaging: Box of 20 (Limited Edition Presentation)

• Flavor Notes: Chocolate, cedar, leather, molasses, roasted coffee, warm spice

• Smoking Time: 90–120 minutes

• Status: Limited Edition (Edición Limitada 2017)