What is the Montecristo Maltés size and ring gauge?

The Montecristo Maltés measures 53 ring gauge by 153mm (6 inches) in length, classified as a Grand Corona vitola. This substantial format provides approximately 60-75 minutes of smoking time. The cigar features a dark, oily wrapper from Vuelta Abajo and utilizes the highest-grade tobacco selected for the Línea 1935 collection. Its generous ring gauge allows for complex flavor development while maintaining the balanced character Montecristo is known for.

What does the Montecristo Maltés taste like?

The Montecristo Maltés delivers a medium-to-full bodied profile with pronounced notes of dark cocoa, roasted coffee, and cedar wood. The first third opens with black pepper and earth, transitioning to caramel sweetness and leather in the second third. The final third intensifies with espresso and subtle dried fruit. The Línea 1935 blend uses specially aged ligero leaves, creating greater depth than standard Montecristo offerings while retaining signature smoothness.

When was the Montecristo Maltés released and how much does it cost?

Habanos S.A. introduced the Montecristo Maltés in 2018 as the third vitola in the Línea 1935 series, following the Dumas and Maltes. UK retail pricing typically ranges £35-45 per cigar, with box prices of 20 exceeding £700. Limited availability outside official distributors has created secondary market premiums. The 2018 release coincided with Montecristo's 85th anniversary celebrations, positioning it among the most premium regular production Cuban cigars.

What is the Montecristo Maltés size and ring gauge?

The Montecristo Maltés measures 53 ring gauge by 153mm (6 inches) in length, classified as a Grand Corona vitola. This substantial format provides approximately 60-75 minutes of smoking time. The cigar features a dark, oily wrapper from Vuelta Abajo and utilizes the highest-grade tobacco selected for the Línea 1935 collection. Its generous ring gauge allows for complex flavor development while maintaining the balanced character Montecristo is known for.

What does the Montecristo Maltés taste like?

The Montecristo Maltés delivers a medium-to-full bodied profile with pronounced notes of dark cocoa, roasted coffee, and cedar wood. The first third opens with black pepper and earth, transitioning to caramel sweetness and leather in the second third. The final third intensifies with espresso and subtle dried fruit. The Línea 1935 blend uses specially aged ligero leaves, creating greater depth than standard Montecristo offerings while retaining signature smoothness.

When was the Montecristo Maltés released and how much does it cost?

Habanos S.A. introduced the Montecristo Maltés in 2018 as the third vitola in the Línea 1935 series, following the Dumas and Maltes. UK retail pricing typically ranges £35-45 per cigar, with box prices of 20 exceeding £700. Limited availability outside official distributors has created secondary market premiums. The 2018 release coincided with Montecristo's 85th anniversary celebrations, positioning it among the most premium regular production Cuban cigars.

Cigar Information

Montecristo Maltés

The Montecristo Maltés stands as a distinguished addition to the brand's prestigious Línea 1935 collection, a series created to honor the founding year of the legendary Montecristo marque. This premium cigar represents the height of Cuban craftsmanship and was introduced to the market in mid-2018 as part of the 2017 release schedule.

Vitola Specifications

Cigar Name	Maltés
Factory Name	Sobresalientes
Ring Gauge	53
Length	153 mm (6 inches)
Official Weight	15.00 grams
Construction	Handmade
Status	Current Regular Production

Presentation and Packaging

The Maltés is presented in an elegant brown lacquered boîte nature box featuring bevel-edged construction, containing 20 cigars. This refined packaging reflects the premium positioning of the 1935 line within the Montecristo portfolio.

Bands and Identification

This vitola features a distinctive triple-band configuration that sets it apart from standard Montecristo offerings:

Standard Montecristo band D
Línea 1935 secondary band
Montecristo foot-band

The presence of the Línea 1935 second band immediately identifies this cigar as part of the premium commemorative series.

Tasting Profile

Based on aggregated reviews from eight cigar enthusiasts, the Montecristo Maltés delivers a medium-strength smoking experience with moderate complexity. The cigar has received the following average ratings:

Elegance	2 out of 5
Balance	2 out of 5
Strength	3 out of 5
Complexity	3 out of 5
Aftertaste	2 out of 5
Overall Rating	3 out of 5

Flavor Notes

Smokers have reported detecting the following tasting notes throughout the smoking experience:

Citrus
Nut
Almond
Chocolate
Cream
Tobacco
Twang

The citrus and nut characteristics appear most prominently among the reported flavors, making this an interesting option for those who appreciate bright, nuanced profiles in their Cuban cigars.

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