Montecristo #4 OBM ABR 17 (MC2020RW)

[Silverstix]

I know there is a wide range of experiences with the Monte 4 - some good, some great, some awful. However this box has fallen into the good/great category very consistently this year. Solid 88-90 pointers.

 

This example was no different. Construction is great, punch cut reveals a perfect draw. Pretty standard cold draw with some earth and tangy chocolate.

 

1/3 begins with a light bodied very aromatic experience. Earthy tobacco with some darker sweetness and nuts beginning to join the party as I make my way through the beginning of the cigar. Burn and draw are excellent.

 

2/3 sees some richer flavors coming around, less earth now and more of that dark sweetness with some nuts and citrus. Getting up to medium bodied, a nice lingering finish. Effortless smoke.

 

3/3 is more of the same from the middle of the cigar. Not the most complex but there is no harshness, no bitterness, just a very smooth smoke all the way down to the nub. Burn line has not required any touch ups. Solid medium bodied.

 

Great example of a well done Monte #4. Excellent construction. You’re not getting a ton of complexity, but you’re getting a very enjoyable 60-70 minutes of smoking time with a medium bodied smooth profile that has some sweetness, nuts, earth, and natural tobacco goodness.

 

Overall I’d give this one a 90. Right in line with what I’ve experienced from this box all year.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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[MigsG]

That’s the first Cuban that came to mind about consistency too. Most more expensive  NCs I’ve smoked now this past year can’t even compare to the Monte 4.

I always have a few around. Nice review.

[david9985]

This review and flavour experience matches mine for good Monte 4s: earth, tangy chocolate and some citrus notes! ?

[Silverstix]

Thanks gents. OBM has been a great code for Montecristo - my #5’s and Media Coronas have all been great as well.


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