Can you help me identify this Montecristo cigar?

[nnewb]

Hi all, this Monte was part of a sampler I purchased a few months back. I completely forgot what I bought so I’m hoping you can help me out here 😂

Anyway it’s a great smoke, full of butterscotch sweetness. Seems between 5.5”-6” slightly narrower than a Monte 4. Thinking it might be an Especiales no 2 but I'm not sure. Looks like there might be signs of a small pigtail. Any help is appreciated, thanks!

[BrightonCorgi]

No. 3 

[Tunkat92]

  On 11/13/2024 at 8:41 PM, BrightonCorgi said:

No. 3 

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It looks like the cap has a pigtail though.

[westg]

You could always asked where you purchased them from? I was thinking 1 Espi 2 as well, with those dimensions not quite. I am certain someone will let you know fairly quickly!

[Lt4-396]

Definitely an Especiales #2.

[westg]

  On 11/14/2024 at 12:06 AM, Lt4-396 said:

Definitely an Especiales #2.

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Too short ? I can't be bothered looking it up. 

https://www.cubancigarwebsite.com/

 

[nnewb]

Thanks for the input guys, I bought them here on FOH. Maybe @WarriorPrincess knows it was in a sampler for sale over the summer with a P2, PLPC, some HUs and a couple others.

[BrightonCorgi]

  On 11/14/2024 at 12:06 AM, Lt4-396 said:

Definitely an Especiales #2.

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Looks too thin for that one.

[Chitmo]

  On 11/14/2024 at 12:06 AM, Lt4-396 said:

Definitely an Especiales #2.

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What he said!

[cigaraholic]

And the winner is #3 at the tape 🏇🏻🏇🏻

[nnewb]

Thank you @cigaraholic!! That makes it really clear. Although the pigtail on mine is throwing me off. Which vitola do you like better?

[BrightonCorgi]

The pig tail could be one of the Especiales series cigars, but the size and ring gauge are different than what is pictured.

 

Especiales is 38 ring and No. 3 is 42.

[MrBirdman]

  On 11/14/2024 at 7:04 PM, BrightonCorgi said:

The pig tail could be one of the Especiales series cigars, but the size and ring gauge are different than what is pictured.

 

Especiales is 38 ring and No. 3 is 42.

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Also No. 3’s will have a slight box press unless they came from a carton. 

[CaptainQuintero]

  Unless I've missed a new release, the only Montes with pigtails are the Especial and Especiales No.2.

[Fugu]

Folks, the ash in a cigar is shrinking considerably in longitudinal direction during combustion. Here, with an ash of an inch already, that’s perfectly fine with an original 6-inch cigar. Apart from that the pigtail says it all. No doubt it’s an Especiales No. 2.

[westg]

  On 11/14/2024 at 10:49 PM, Fugu said:

Folks, the ash in a cigar is shrinking considerably in longitudinal direction during combustion. Here, with an ash of an inch already, that’s perfectly fine with an original 6-inch cigar. Apart from that the pigtail says it all. No doubt it’s an Especiales No. 2.

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Ahhhh now it makes sense. I always appreciate your input and knowledge. Thanks again.  🤙👍

[Fugu]

  On 11/14/2024 at 11:04 PM, westg said:

Ahhhh now it makes sense. I always appreciate your input and  knowledge. Thanks again.  🤙👍

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Thanks West, the same to you!

[nnewb]

@Fugu thank you! I didn’t realize the ash would shrink but that makes sense. Appreciate everyone’s help… Especiales no 2 it is. Now I need to grab myself a box!

[Fugu]

  On 11/15/2024 at 7:27 AM, nnewb said:

@Fugu thank you! I didn’t realize the ash would shrink but that makes sense. Appreciate everyone’s help… Especiales no 2 it is. Now I need to grab myself a box!

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Certainly do that! Worth every penny (even at current pricing...).