One of the most enduring vitolas in the legendary Montecristo portfolio, the Montecristo No.3 continues to provide aficionados with a reliably exceptional smoking experience. Released prior to 1960, this Corona-sized cigar has remained in continuous production for decades, earning its place as a cornerstone of the brand's regular lineup. Its longevity speaks to the timeless appeal of its format and the consistent quality that has defined Montecristo since its inception.
Specifications
| Cigar Name | Montecristo No.3 |
| Factory Name | Coronas |
| Ring Gauge | 42 |
| Length | 142 mm (5⅝″) |
| Official Weight | 9.29 g |
| Construction | Handmade |
| Status | Current (Pre-1960 Release) |
Band and Presentation
The No.3 features Montecristo's standard band configuration, incorporating bands A, B, C, and D throughout its production history. This classic presentation has become instantly recognizable to cigar enthusiasts worldwide.
Packaging Options
Over its extensive production run, the Montecristo No.3 has been offered in numerous packaging formats:
- Dress box of 25 cigars
- Display box containing 25 cigars arranged in 5 cardboard packs of 5
- Dress box of 10 cigars (discontinued in 2017)
- Display box of 15 cigars in 5 cardboard packs of 3 (discontinued in 2013)
- Slide lid box of 50 cigars (discontinued circa 1970s)
- Dress box of 10 cigars in cellophane
- Dress box of 25 cigars in cellophane
- Dress box of 50 cigars
- Dress box of 50 cigars in 10 aluminium tins of 5
- Dress box of 100 cigars in cellophane
- Dress box of 100 cigars in 20 aluminium tins of 5
Flavor Profile and Tasting Notes
Based on 33 enthusiast reviews, the Montecristo No.3 earns an overall rating of 3.52 out of 5, with balanced scores across all categories: elegance, balance, strength, complexity, and aftertaste each receiving average marks of 3. This consistency suggests a well-rounded smoking experience without extreme characteristics in any single dimension.
The flavor profile reveals a rich tapestry of tasting notes, with coffee and cocoa emerging as the dominant characteristics:
- Coffee — noted in 6 reviews
- Cocoa — noted in 5 reviews
- Citrus — noted in 3 reviews
- Nut — noted in 3 reviews
- Twang — noted in 3 reviews
- Chocolate — noted in 2 reviews
- Cream — noted in 1 review
- Grass — noted in 1 review
- Honey — noted in 1 review
- Leather — noted in 1 review
- Mocha — noted in 1 review
- Tobacco — noted in 1 review
Related Releases
The No.3 vitola has also appeared in special limited editions:
- Montecristo No.3 Siglo XXI Millennium Humidor
- Montecristo No.3 Selección Box