Montecristo No.3 help

[jps2345]

I have the opportunity to purchase some aged Monte 3. How does it compare to the n 4 ? Any help would be great. Thank you. 

[Duder]

Monte 3 along with Monte 1 are the largely unsung heroes of the marca. It’s also one of the last remaining Coronas which is a favorite vitola of many. Fantastic cigars especially with 10+ years. If you found some 30 year olds well then I’m jealous. Montecristo age to perfection for my taste anyway. 

[cybermadhatter]

How aged are they? 2013’s were great, more complex with some nutty flavors. 05’s were great too, more woodsy than usual. The ones I had from other decades were amazing, with the classic cocoa and vanilla mixture. I find them more complex than the 4’s, but ymmv, b/c they make so many 4’s. I like them overall better than the 2.   

[jps2345]

6 hours ago, cybermadhatter said:

How aged are they? 2013’s were great, more complex with some nutty flavors. 05’s were great too, more woodsy than usual. The ones I had from other decades were amazing, with the classic cocoa and vanilla mixture. I find them more complex than the 4’s, but ymmv, b/c they make so many 4’s. I like them overall better than the 2.

2014 batch. 

[Çnote]

It's a great example of a corona.

For me 2014 is a little hit and miss but do you have the full code?

If you can justify them, do it. I've only regretted not buying cigars, never the other way around.

[tbelle7]

6 hours ago, Çnote said:

I've only regretted not buying cigars, never the other way around.

Words to live by.

[rcarlson]

I've found Montecristo characteristic flavors decline over time more so than other marcas. Personally, I wouldn't hunt for anything over 5-7.  

With that said, No 3's can be hit and miss at any age flavor wise, as can the 4's. As for good examples of each, I find the 3's more subdued and woody than 4's. Both great though.

[BrightonCorgi]

No one is going to turn their nose at box of Monte No. 3's (assuming they look decent). As classic as a Cuban cigar gets.

[Ford2112]

Prefer these to the 4. Even the lackluster ones have been decent enough, and when on, they are one of my favorite Monte hands down.

[CaptainQuintero]

The no.3 is such a stunning cigar, for me they only start to get going with 4-6 years on them. There's plenty of reviews on them here, they're like the no.4 but grown up and sophisticated.