Montecristo Cigars 90th Anniversary

Montecristo 90th Anniversary Nacional

Cigar Aficionado · Feb 1, 2026

There is an oily sheen to the veiny wrapper of this thick toro. The smoke is oaky and floral, with touches of nuts, brown sugar and vanilla segueing to a peanut brittle finish. The draw is open, the burn mostly even.

Toro · 5.50″ × 56 · Medium · Nicaragua

Montecristo 90th Anniversary Nacional

Cigar Coop · Mar 18, 2026

Today we review the Montecristo 90th Anniversary Nacional (Robusto) from Altadis U.S.A.. This cigar commemorates 90 years of Montecristo. Key flavors: Hay, Natural Tobacco, Roasted Nut, Cedar, Pepper.

Nacional · 6.13″ × 52 · Medium · Nicaragua

Montecristo 90th Anniversary No. 2

Halfwheel · Nov 26, 2025 · Aug. 30, 2025

All three Montecristo 90th Anniversary No. 2s I smoked got off to a consistently good start, one that made it very easy to dive right into the profile. In fact, given the consistency and what was offered, it might have been the best inch of the cigar. After that first third, there was a bit of variance, though the notes the cigars play all eventually showed up. But the sequencing made a difference, as did the intensity with which those notes are played. None of the three cigars really struggled; some just nailed the performance a bit better than the others. The final thirds were also enjoyable, though I could have done without the heat at the end. It’s not enough to skew my thoughts on the overall experience, but the rest of the cigar deserved a better closing. Again, my appreciation and congratulations to the Plasencia team on producing cigars that burn as they are intended to, something that has been a challenge across the industry in recent years. While I’m not crazy about the price, I’d certainly welcome a revisit to the Montecristo 90th Anniversary No. 2 at some point as the overall experience is certainly enjoyable.

6.13″ × 52 · Nicaragua

Montecristo 90th Anniversary Nacional (5 1/2 x 56)

Tiny Tim's Cigar Blog · Oct 19, 2025

5.50″ × 56

Montecristo 90th Anniversary No. 2

Developing Palates · Dec 31, 2025 · August 2025

I enjoyed the Montecristo 90th Anniversary No. 2. It smoked like a Montecristo and Plasencia, and that is not a bad thing overall. I thought the blend lacked some transitioning, but it has a nice overall complexity and depth. The strength and body paired well with the cigar, and the construction was flawless. Nice flavors of toasted nuts, leather, earth, cream and tobacco. I would love to come back to this cigar, but I struggle with the pricing for the profile.

Torpedo · 6.12″ × 52 · Nicaragua