Unlike most everyday smokes, the Montecristo No.4 has become one of the most recognizable and widely enjoyed cigars in the entire Cuban portfolio. Released prior to 1960, this marevas-format cigar has earned its reputation through decades of consistent production and remains a current regular production offering that continues to attract both newcomers and seasoned aficionados alike.
Specifications
| Cigar Name | Montecristo No.4 |
| Factory Name | Marevas |
| Ring Gauge | 42 |
| Length | 129 mm (5⅛″) |
| Official Weight | 8.46 g |
| Construction | Handmade |
| Status | Current Regular Production |
| Release Date | Pre-1960 |
Bands and Presentation
The Montecristo No.4 features the brand's standard bands designated A, B, C, and D. Historically, cigars packaged in slide lid boxes were offered without bands, though this presentation format has since been discontinued.
Packaging Options
Throughout its production history, the No.4 has been offered in numerous packaging configurations:
- Dress box of 10 cigars
- Display box of 15 cigars (5 cardboard packs of 3)
- Display box of 25 cigars (5 cardboard packs of 5)
- Dress box of 25 cigars
- Dress box of 25 cigars in cellophane
- Dress box of 50 cigars
- Dress box of 50 cigars (10 aluminium tins of 5)
- Cajón of 100 cigars
- Dress box of 100 cigars in cellophane
- Dress box of 100 cigars (20 aluminium tins of 5)
Several packaging formats have been discontinued, including the slide lid box of 25 cigars wrapped in aluminium foil and the slide lid box of 50 cigars, both phased out during the 1970s. Additionally, a proposed replica aluminium pack of 5 cigars (modeled after 1970s packaging) was announced in late 2009 but was never brought to market.
Flavor Profile and Tasting Notes
Based on 203 reviews, the Montecristo No.4 earns an overall rating of 3.77 out of 5, with consistent scores of 3 across elegance, balance, strength, complexity, and aftertaste. This medium-bodied cigar delivers a classic Cuban flavor profile that has become synonymous with the Montecristo marca.
Primary Flavor Notes: Cocoa and coffee dominate the experience, with cocoa noted in 80 reviews and coffee in 78. Nutty characteristics appear prominently as well, captured in 64 reviews, while citrus brightness and the distinctive Cuban "twang" round out the core flavor profile.
Secondary Notes: Leather, cream, wood, and pure tobacco flavors provide depth and complexity. Baking spice, earth, and subtle spice notes contribute additional layers.
Complete Tasting Notes: Cocoa, coffee, nut, citrus, twang, leather, cream, wood, tobacco, baking spice, earth, spice, bitter chocolate, cedar, toast, almond, chocolate, cinnamon, floral, espresso, mocha, anise, biscuit, bitter wood, butter, caramel, chocolate milk, grass, light wood, marshmallow, pepper, rock salt, rye bread, salt, and tar.
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