Montecristo Cigars Espada

Montecristo Espada Conquistador Guard (6 x 50)

Tiny Tim's Cigar Blog · Aug 16, 2026

6.00″ × 50

Montecristo Espada Oscuro Quillon

Cigar Aficionado · Aug 1, 2024

A large cigar with a reddish hue that shows a broad balance of earth, wood, leather and dark chocolate with a hint of licorice. Both draw and burn are even and consistent.

Churchill · 7.00″ × 56 · Medium-Full · Nicaragua

Montecristo Espada Signature Valiente

Halfwheel · Apr 10, 2023 · December 2021

My first experience with the Montecristo Espada Signature Valiente almost exactly a year ago was a bit of a mixed bag: the profile included some enjoyable flavors, but a combination of aggressive spice, black pepper and close to full strength played havoc with the overall balance. However, a year of age has changed this blend for the better. The cigar now features quite a bit of maple syrup sweetness on the retrohale, a more balanced profile and significantly less spice and black pepper. In addition, the construction—specifically, the burn—has improved noticeably, with nary a correction to be seen. The Montecristo Espada Signature Valiente was a decent enough cigar when it was released; 12 months of age has turned it into a dramatically better experience in just about every way.

Toro Gordo · 6.00″ × 55 · Nicaragua

Espada by Montecristo Guard (Altadis USA)

Cigar Coop · Oct 20, 2014

Espada by Montecristo Guard The Espada by Montecristo is the latest line to be introduced to Altadis USA’s Montecristo brand. Over the past three years, Altadis USA has working on making their existing lines more contemporary in terms of their packaging and / or blends.  With the Espada, this is a a definite change of […]

Altadis USA · 6.00″ × 50 · Medium to Full

Montecristo Espada Guard

Blind Man's Puff · Oct 13, 2014 · August 2014

Blind Cigar Review: Montecristo Espada Guard

Toro · 6.00″ × 50 · Medium · Nicaragua

Montecristo Espada Estoque

Cigar Dojo · Dec 3, 2015

Continuing the newly established Espada brand was a no-brainer for Montecristo. With the success of last year’s release, a darker, and seemingly fuller cigar for fans this year was a good move. With its flashy bands and gorgeous packaging, the Espada line adds a new flair to Montecristo’s offerings, and the ESTOQUE proves to be worthy of the name. Deep, rich, complex flavors make up the Cuban-seed cigar, but its fancy bands and prestigious tobacco (thanks to Plasencia) all comes at an equally "prestigious" price tag.

6.00″ × 50 · Nicaragua

Montecristo Espada

Leaf Enthusiast · Mar 5, 2015

Reviewing the latest in the Montecristo lineup: Espada

Ricasso · 5.00″ × 54

Montecristo Espada -

Kaplowitz · Jun 5, 2017

AT A (six-second) GLANCE: Under/unevenly packed operating on a wobbled burn. Balanced notes of sweet tobacco core, driven by cedar. Coffee, cocoa, white/black peppers and citrus lilt. WRAPPER: Nicaraguan Habano BINDER: Nicaraguan Habano FILLER: Nicaraguan ORIGIN: Plasencia Cigars S.A., Nicaragua STRENGTH: Medium-full

Plasencia Cigars S.A., Nicaragua

Montecristo Espada Estoque

Kohnhed · Oct 20, 2016

Wrapper: Upper Priming Nicaraguan Cuban Seed Viso Jalapa Vintage 2013 Binder: Nicaraguan Criollo Seco Filler: Nicaraguan Corojo Seco Estelì Vintage 2009, Nicaraguan Criollo Viso Ometepe Vintage 201…

“Torpedo” · 6.00″ × 50

Montecristo Espada Signature Limited Edition Valiente

Developing Palates · Aug 24, 2022 · December 2021

The Montecristo Espada Signature Limited Edition Valiente was a pleasure to smoke from first draw to the very last draw. Altadis USA made the right decision in going to Plasencia for this blend. A well balanced blend showing sweet and creamy toasted nuts, lots of great earthiness and well mannered minerals. Keep this collaboration coming!

Toro Extra · 6.00″ × 55 · Nicaragua