monte espy 1 vs monty espy 2

[aliz388]

Hello everyone,

I just did a humidor check and am suprised that though im quite stocked with most marcas my montecristo stock is near negligible.

thinking of restocking but can only fork out enough for 1 box.... im a fax of the long and skinny format and was wondering if there is much of a difference between the espy 1 and 2 in terms of flavour and blend, or should i just play it safe and get a box of monte 4's.

please let me know any good vintages you might know of as well

Cheers

[aliz388]

sorry for posting twice cant figure out how to delete one... help pls

[Anth87]

I can't vouch for the espi 1 or 2 as have not tried them but Monte #4 - my favourite - be sure to get a great box from our hosts - monte 4s can be the best but can also be rubbish if a box is bought blind - when they're on they are my favourite - smoking one as I write this lol

[Jeremy Festa]

The Especial No 2 is more versatile, I think. Busting out a No 1 is pretty hardcore! So bloody long. More a special occasion only type of cigar! In saying that, get both! It's always the best answer!

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[NSXCIGAR]

I'm a big Monte Especial 1 & 2 fan and I've never noticed any real blend difference between them but I have to say I've had better luck with the #2s over the years for whatever reason.

That being said, I have not been overly impressed with Especial production over the last 6 years or so. They really should be rested for quite a while anyway but frankly I'd go with recent Monte 3 or 4 over the Especiales today. There's a serious price premium on the Especiales that recent production just hasn't deserved to me. And Monte 3 & 4 has been very good the last few years.

[CaptainQuintero]

I'm an unadulterated fan of the #3 so that would be my first recommendation out of Montecristo but out of the two mentioned I prefer the #2, bit less of a slog!

[garbandz]

#3 has all the characteristics you want and a pleasing price point..............

[RijkdeGooier]

If you are looking at no.4 then go for it

THe Esp are different more concentrated cigars.

Try a fiver of each then decide

[jdo2110]

If you are looking at no.4 then go for it

THe Esp are different more concentrated cigars.

Try a fiver of each then decide

I've heard someone else say something similar. Would you mine elaborating on what "different more concentrated" means to you? I appreciate it. I've been curious about the Esp line myself

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[jp1979]

I like the Esp.2 and the regular No.1

[aliz388]

not a single review of the monte no 3 on the forum, its not a cigar ive heard much about, im intrigued....

[JohnS]

not a single review of the monte no 3 on the forum, its not a cigar ive heard much about, im intrigued....

When they come up on 24:24 sales, they sell well, but they don't come up often, only on account that the Montecristo No.2 and No.4's are more available/in demand. The Montecristo No.3 is a Corona cigar with a 42 ring gauge by 142 mm in length. Once upon a time, every marca had this vitola in their line-up.

I can tell you, that in my opinion, the Montecristo No.1, No.3 and No.4 are fairly similar in flavour profile.

[Ken Gargett]

i've always loved the 1's and never bothered with the 2's but in cuba a week or two ago, i smoked quite a few 2's and absolutely loved them. will certainly look to add them to the humidor.

i think you'll be happy with either.

[CaptainQuintero]

not a single review of the monte no 3 on the forum, its not a cigar ive heard much about, im intrigued....

Monte #3 - even the ugly ones have a taste that is not typical Monte to me. Maybe why it disappoints many who expect a traditional Monte profile. A tannic, citrus leather with a coffee cream profile that with 5+ years turns to a wonderful raisin and vanilla latte blend. If you don't like Monte you may like them, if you like Monte try them with an open mind.

Personally I think its one of the best cigars being made today.

[RijkdeGooier]

I've heard someone else say something similar. Would you mine elaborating on what "different more concentrated" means to you? I appreciate it. I've been curious about the Esp line myself

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Of course I am only one guy but in my experience, the LAguito 1 and 2 models are defined by their shape are concentrated cigars.

The corona family is more open, whereas of course the robustos are more open still. For me, with each step up on the ring-gauge family, you loose some of the conenctrate and move more towards a forgiving general profile.

Small ring gauge is more finely balanced.

The exception of course are the piramide models, who by nature of their specific mouth again concentrate the smoke and strength, making them relatively powerful and tasteful at the same time.

[jdo2110]

Of course I am only one guy but in my experience, the LAguito 1 and 2 models are defined by their shape are concentrated cigars.

The corona family is more open, whereas of course the robustos are more open still. For me, with each step up on the ring-gauge family, you loose some of the conenctrate and move more towards a forgiving general profile.

Small ring gauge is more finely balanced.

The exception of course are the piramide models, who by nature of their specific mouth again concentrate the smoke and strength, making them relatively powerful and tasteful at the same time.

Great response, thank you!

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