Montecristo No 4

[Ken Gargett]

I’ll be interested to see what the general opinion is on these, surely the most ubiquitous of all Cubans. I can’t imagine that any cigar smoker has not tried a few at some stage. I used to try and keep a small stock as a reserve or for when time was short but seem to have fallen out of the habit. Tried them again in Havana at the Festival - they provided us all with a box of four. It has an extra Habanos band but I believe it is the same old smoke. I was a little disappointed, remembering them as having more interest. They looked good, with a slightly oily, not too brown wrapper. Draw and burn were fine. There was a mix of dark choc and slightly woody notes but for me, the finish was a little out of kilter and a bit too hot. 85.

I found the Monte 4's in Havana to be woefull including the ones handed out at the dinners. Why? ...buggered if I know. My experience with current Monte 4's (export) is that they are the best since 1997...rich, oily with classic Monte coffee and cream flavour profile. 89

[froghair]

the monte #4 was one of the first cubans i ever smoked, but for some reason they just dont do anything for me......that is except the "A"

[Mel]

surely the

» most ubiquitous of all Cubans.

The Monte #4 are not a part of my current rotaion. I do like them but prefer the Boli PC or Sig II at this time.

This is a GOOD SMOKE but it ain't no Sig6, RA Gigantes, or SLRDC.

I have found that they make great gift cigars to special friends especially if they have never smoked a Cuban. The Montecritso name is easily recoginized, the size will not overwhelm a newby and the flavor is not overpowering. The price is right also, can't afford to give away to many "A"s.

[tmos]

I have a few but have yet to try them. I love the 2's and 5's but have heard about the inconsistencies in the 4's and with how good the Boli PC's are I haven't had much need for them.

[ALB]

I'm a bit of a fan of these, mainly because it's a bit of an in-between smoke, not to small, not too big. Had one over Easter & it is very smooth, but I imagine any cigar connoiseurs who like a bit more oomph might find it dissappointing.

Good to have a few just for when you feel like something nice & easy to smoke. Probably go for a siglo 3 for a bit more character.

Al

[benzig]

Probably go for a siglo 3 for a bit more character.

I must agree, as a newbie the montecristo was a name to start on but the siglo is my preference

[Tampa1257]

The last I smoked were early 2004s. They were creamy, and had the cocoa and slight mocha flavors. I normally keep some around as a change of pace cigar or when I want a milder shorter smoke.

Tampa

[rdk]

Smokeing my last one from an early 2004 box this morning with a good cup of fresh ground coffee. A great way to start the day this box has been excellent. I went through them way too quickly.:-(

[josie67]

The box I have from 12/03 is smoking VERY well. All the tang you would expect from the MC4 is there in SPADES. Whenever I go out, the MC4 is ALWAYS in my travel humidor. Even though they are made by the trillions, to me they represent the finest in consistency.

Mario

[Chicago]

» I’ll be interested to see what the general opinion is on these, surely the

» most ubiquitous of all Cubans. I can’t imagine that any cigar smoker has

» not tried a few at some stage. I used to try and keep a small stock as a

» reserve or for when time was short but seem to have fallen out of the

» habit. Tried them again in Havana at the Festival - they provided us all

» with a box of four. It has an extra Habanos band but I believe it is the

» same old smoke. I was a little disappointed, remembering them as having

» more interest. They looked good, with a slightly oily, not too brown

» wrapper. Draw and burn were fine. There was a mix of dark choc and

» slightly woody notes but for me, the finish was a little out of kilter and

» a bit too hot. 85.

»

» I found the Monte 4's in Havana to be woefull including the ones

» handed out at the dinners. Why? ...buggered if I know. My experience with

» current Monte 4's (export) is that they are the best since 1997...rich,

» oily with classic Monte coffee and cream flavour profile. 89

I have no problem with these as long as construction is there which it has been as of late. A little mider than my fav, the Boli pc, and good for a change of pace.

[dogbreath]

All the Monte 4s from 2003 have been great! Smooth medium body with large volumes of smoke. Tastes of cocoa and coffee are prominent. Those that I have had from September 2004 however need a little more time in the humi. I also noticed that the 04s were a little spongier.

The shorter Boli's and RA's are great too as an alternative if you like a fuller body cigar. :-)

[habanohal]

» All the Monte 4s from 2003 have been great! Smooth medium body with large

» volumes of smoke. Tastes of cocoa and coffee are prominent. Those that I

» have had from September 2004 however need a little more time in the humi.

» I also noticed that the 04s were a little spongier.

»

» The shorter Boli's and RA's are great too as an alternative if you like a

» fuller body cigar. :-)

The MC 4s are a great smoke. But I opt for the Dip #4. Getem, smokem and you will see why I say that

[dogbreath]

» The MC 4s are a great smoke. But I opt for the Dip #4. Getem, smokem and

» you will see why I say that

HHal, I have a box DIP#4 from 02. Although they are a good cigar I still prefer the MC4. It could be the box or my taste buds!

Cheers and enjoy!

Phil

[Spud2]

I've only tried the Monte #4 from 04 or fresher boxes, but find them enjoyable for a quick fix when short on time. :-P

[ckile2012]

Wow the last post was from 05. I got some and let them sit for a week. It was a good mild smoke and I liked the size. They could use a little time in the humi.

[NMJoe]

I received an HQ box about a week ago. I'm letting them sit for some time before I light one off.