What is the difference between Montecristo Edmundo and Petit Edmundo?

The primary difference lies in their dimensions and smoking duration. The Montecristo Edmundo measures 135 mm (5 1/3 inches) with a 52 ring gauge, whereas the Petit Edmundo is a shorter, robust vitola at 110 mm (4 1/3 inches) long with a 52 ring gauge. While both feature the same blend of seasoned tobaccos, the Petit Edmundo offers a more concentrated flavor profile due to its shorter length. The Edmundo provides a smoking time of roughly 45-50 minutes, while the Petit Edmundo is designed for a 30-35 minute session.

What does the Montecristo Petit Edmundo taste like?

This cigar delivers the classic Montecristo flavor profile in a more robust format. Smokers can expect characteristic notes of cocoa and coffee bean, underpinned by a distinct cedar woodiness and a touch of peppery spice on the retrohale. Because it uses leaves from the Vuelta Abajo region, the draw remains smooth. The shorter format tends to amplify the intensity of the spice compared to longer formats, making it a bold yet balanced smoke that develops a creamy texture as it burns toward the midpoint.

When was the Montecristo Petit Edmundo released?

The Petit Edmundo was introduced to the market in 2009, following the success of the original Edmundo line which launched in 2004. It was created to satisfy demand for a shorter smoking experience that retained the thick ring gauge popular among modern enthusiasts. The name pays homage to Edmond Dantès, the protagonist of Alexandre Dumas’ novel *The Count of Monte Cristo*. It is hand-rolled using Tripa Larga (long filler) tobaccos, ensuring the same construction standards as the larger Edmundo vitola.

What is the difference between Montecristo Edmundo and Petit Edmundo?

The primary difference lies in their dimensions and smoking duration. The Montecristo Edmundo measures 135 mm (5 1/3 inches) with a 52 ring gauge, whereas the Petit Edmundo is a shorter, robust vitola at 110 mm (4 1/3 inches) long with a 52 ring gauge. While both feature the same blend of seasoned tobaccos, the Petit Edmundo offers a more concentrated flavor profile due to its shorter length. The Edmundo provides a smoking time of roughly 45-50 minutes, while the Petit Edmundo is designed for a 30-35 minute session.

What does the Montecristo Petit Edmundo taste like?

This cigar delivers the classic Montecristo flavor profile in a more robust format. Smokers can expect characteristic notes of cocoa and coffee bean, underpinned by a distinct cedar woodiness and a touch of peppery spice on the retrohale. Because it uses leaves from the Vuelta Abajo region, the draw remains smooth. The shorter format tends to amplify the intensity of the spice compared to longer formats, making it a bold yet balanced smoke that develops a creamy texture as it burns toward the midpoint.

When was the Montecristo Petit Edmundo released?

The Petit Edmundo was introduced to the market in 2009, following the success of the original Edmundo line which launched in 2004. It was created to satisfy demand for a shorter smoking experience that retained the thick ring gauge popular among modern enthusiasts. The name pays homage to Edmond Dantès, the protagonist of Alexandre Dumas’ novel *The Count of Monte Cristo*. It is hand-rolled using Tripa Larga (long filler) tobaccos, ensuring the same construction standards as the larger Edmundo vitola.

Cigar Information

Montecristo Petit Edmundo

The Montecristo Petit Edmundo stands as one of the most successful additions to the legendary Montecristo portfolio, introduced in 2006 as part of the brand's expansion into contemporary vitolas. This compact yet substantial cigar delivers the classic Montecristo experience in a more concentrated format, making it ideal for enthusiasts seeking a full-flavored smoke without the time commitment of larger formats.

Vitola Specifications

Cigar Name	Petit Edmundo
Factory Name	Petit Edmundo
Ring Gauge	52
Length	110 mm (4⅜ inches)
Official Weight	10.76 grams
Construction	Handmade
Status	Current Regular Production
Release Year	2006

Band and Presentation

The Petit Edmundo features Montecristo's standard bands C and D, maintaining the brand's iconic visual identity. The cigar is available in multiple packaging configurations to suit different preferences and occasions:

Semi boîte nature box containing 10 cigars
Semi boîte nature box containing 25 cigars
Display box of 15 aluminum tubed cigars, presented in 5 cardboard packs of 3 (introduced approximately 2008)

Flavor Profile and Tasting Notes

Based on 88 enthusiast reviews, the Petit Edmundo earns an overall rating of 3.86 out of 5, with consistent scores across elegance, balance, strength, complexity, and aftertaste—all registering at 3 out of 5. This medium-strength profile makes the cigar approachable yet satisfying.

The flavor spectrum reveals a rich tapestry of characteristics, with the following notes most frequently identified by reviewers:

Primary Notes: Cocoa (37 mentions), Coffee (31 mentions), Leather (31 mentions)
Secondary Notes: Cream (16 mentions), Nut (14 mentions), Twang (12 mentions)
Tertiary Notes: Chocolate (10 mentions), Citrus (8 mentions), Monte character (5 mentions), Spice (5 mentions), Vanilla (5 mentions)
Additional Nuances: Hazelnut, milk chocolate, tobacco, pepper, toast, cedar, earth, hay, and wood

More subtle and occasional notes detected include anise, baking spice, barnyard, bitter chocolate, bread, cinnamon, clove, grass, honey, mocha, peanut, salt, and umami, among others.

Related Releases

Collectors and enthusiasts may also be interested in the Montecristo Petit Edmundo Special Tube Selection, a variation on this popular vitola that offers a distinct presentation while maintaining the core characteristics that have made the Petit Edmundo a modern classic in Cuban cigar circles.

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