Montecristo differences

[Lamboinee]

Can anyone provide some perspective on the differences between a Montecristo and a Montecristo Open Regatta?

Fairly new to Habanos and this forum.  I am working on building up a solid inventory of cigars in my aging humidor. 

As I begin to collect cigars I am finding it difficult to determine what differences there are between different lines.  This is important because I am limited on what I can buy and I do not want to waste money on a whole box of something if it is the same or very similar to something that I already have. 

Case in point -  I recently found a box of Montecristo Open Regatas.  I have several sizes of montecristo already, but I am completely unfamiliar with the Regata.  

The Regata intrigues me because 1) I can actually obtain a box of them at a reasonable price, and 2) the size of this vitola is exactly the range that I prefer.

Any help or guidance is greatly appreciated.

 

 

[NSXCIGAR]

The only Monte Open worth buying is the Eagle. The rest are, well, frequently the butt of jokes around here. I'll leave it at that. 

[MrBirdman]

56 minutes ago, Lamboinee said:

Can anyone provide some perspective on the differences between a Montecristo and a Montecristo Open Regatta?

Fairly new to Habanos and this forum.  I am working on building up a solid inventory of cigars in my aging humidor. 

As I begin to collect cigars I am finding it difficult to determine what differences there are between different lines.  This is important because I am limited on what I can buy and I do not want to waste money on a whole box of something if it is the same or very similar to something that I already have. 

Case in point -  I recently found a box of Montecristo Open Regatas.  I have several sizes of montecristo already, but I am completely unfamiliar with the Regata.  

The Regata intrigues me because 1) I can actually obtain a box of them at a reasonable price, and 2) the size of this vitola is exactly the range that I prefer.

Any help or guidance is greatly appreciated.

 

 

As @NSXCIGAR alluded to, you won't find much love around here for the Monte Open series. Without piling on, I'll just say they are very different from the rest of Montecristo. If you're looking for a profile similar to what you've got, look elsewhere (unless what you've got is Monte Open!). 

If you're hesitant about jumping into whole boxes, keep an eye out for 1/4 boxes on 24:24. You'll usually see a few each week.

[Fuzz]

Welcome to FOH! Don't forget to introduce yourself here.

[BrightonCorgi]

The open series are lighter body cigar that tastes like an very aged cigar (papery maybe).  It is marketed toward being an accompanying cigar rather than the main event.  Great for having with beers or on the golf course.  They have a cleaner after taste than most Habanos.  

I'd like to revisit them actually.  Never bought a box, but had a few here and there over the years.  It's a cigar that has appeal for the right setting.

[rcarlson]

They're being polite.  Not me.  Put your bucks towards something worthwhile.  They suck.  

[Fuzz]

58 minutes ago, BrightonCorgi said:

  It's a cigar that has appeal for the right setting.

When you've run out of newspaper to roll up and smoke?

[TheDonTX]

1 hour ago, Fuzz said:

When you've run out of newspaper to roll up and smoke?

Dang 😂

[NSXCIGAR]

3 hours ago, BrightonCorgi said:

The open series are lighter body cigar that tastes like an very aged cigar (papery maybe)

I think you're right--I had a Regatta that tasted just like a 1986 Sunday New York Times. 

[Lamboinee]

Seems there is a clear distaste for them....but now I want to smoke one just to see how bad it is. lol.  smoke 'em all. 

 

Thanks for the input. I will not be making the box purchase.  

[Bill Hayes]

Mate, forget the Open series. Garbage. Buy some Monte 5 and 4 singles from here then try a Monte 2. If you can control your smoking and smoke slow, then try the Monte Especiales #2 thin gauge cigar. Cheers. Then get back to us with your thoughts. It would be interesting to read someone that's a little unfamiliar with cubans. Cheers mate and enjoy the journey. You'll find the folk here very helpful if you are humble and do the right thing. All the best.

[Doctorossi]

18 hours ago, Lamboinee said:

I recently found a box of Montecristo Open Regatas.

... lying in the street?  😁

[NSXCIGAR]

6 hours ago, Doctorossi said:

... lying in the street?  😁

Yeah, I think there's a few in the dumpster behind my house as well. The bums keep refusing to take it. 

[Tstew75]

Avoid all Open.

Park your coin into a box of Especiales No. 2, you won't be sorry

[Nevrknow]

4 minutes ago, Tstew75 said:

Avoid all Open.

Park your coin into a box of Especiales No. 2, you won't be sorry

Amen. Those ESP 2’s are incredible.

[Tstew75]

16 minutes ago, Nevrknow said:

Amen. Those ESP 2’s are incredible.

Most of these seem to be rolled at Camajuani [Villa Clara]....LAU>REG>SOP>EBP.....I don't know what they're doing down there, but they roll some great stuff year after year

*sorry for the thread hijack!*

[SCgarman]

Monte Opens are basically the laughing stock of Habanos cigars. The ugly freckled kid in class everybody laughs at. There is good reason they are readily available in these times of shortfalls. NOBODY WANTS THEM.

[Fugu]

On 7/29/2022 at 8:46 AM, Lamboinee said:

Seems there is a clear distaste for them....but now I want to smoke one just to see how bad it is. lol.  smoke 'em all.

This! This exactly. We all have been there at some point. Try it out for yourself. Smoke, buy, smoke, repeat. Try ageing a little. Or at least give fresh cigars some rest in the open (‘dry boxing‘) for full enjoyment. Try out a diverse range of singles before committing to whole boxes. Buy singles, samplers, Petacas 3er, 4er, 5er, quarter boxes (6er) like Rob is regularly putting up. You can’t build up a ‚solid inventory‘ of cigars on the „ideas“ of others. Listen? - sure! but find out critically for yourself. Plus: your taste will develop, and preferences will change. Perhaps the Opens are perfect for you at this very moment, who knows (might try the Regata). These cigars are selling, some folks must be smoking them - while probably not the most seasoned ones 💨.

Me, I recently stocked up heavily on JLP Brevas & Short Cazzies, Quintero Panetelas. Gathered last available boxes of Boli T3. Had never bought them and still wouldn’t had I observed what others say, including most cigar-publications. 😂😈

But perhaps I got the palate of a goat. So, don’t listen to me either!

[Lamboinee]

On 7/31/2022 at 3:32 AM, Fugu said:

Smoke, buy, smoke, repeat

Well.... I'm doing it. . progress slow. But you're right, it's the only way. Just like when I started with NCs. I even got some vag taps to try as a more affordable cc option. I usually love a good vag tap. But I've never had a vageuros tapadores.  But why not right?! 

[NSXCIGAR]

15 minutes ago, Lamboinee said:

vageuros tapadores.

You should try the Vagine Justthetipos. Just make sure they don't have loose draws and a nice aroma. 

[Lamboinee]

1 minute ago, NSXCIGAR said:

You should try the Vagine Justthetipos. Just make sure they don't have loose draws and a nice aroma

Es que lo Ella dije! Lol. El Tipo Dipo No. 2.... Better get tested mam. I think we're on to something here.