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2015 Jun , 4

Montecristo Special 80 Aniversario vitola

  • The Montecristo 80 Aniversario vitola is unique (55 ring gauge x 165 mm in length) and its blend, which has a special strength, has been created for smokers who enjoy intense flavours.
  • This commemorative edition, comprising 30,000 units, is presented in an exclusive, uniquely designed box of 20 Habanos, each bearing bands with a gold finish especially for this occasion.

Montecristo 80 Aniversario is a unique [tippy title="Vitola"]A word with many meanings. In Cuba it refers to the size and shape of a cigar (vitola de galera factory name, vitola de salida market name) and also to a particular size of cigar in an individual packing. In Spain it means a cigar band or ring (vitolfilia cigar band collecting). To some it has an almost spiritual meaning encapsulating every aspect of their cigar of choice.[/tippy], specially selected by [tippy title="Habanos S.A., Corporación"]The Havana-based company, jointly owned by the Cuban industry and the British Imperial Tobacco Group, which markets all 27 Habanos brands worldwide.[/tippy] to commemorate the establishment of this legendary brand in 1935. The 20 Habanos in this exclusive edition have been made [tippy title="Totalmente a mano"]Totally by hand. A description created in Havana to differentiate between Cuban methods of making cigars by hand from the semi-mechanised metods used elsewhere that can legally be described as "Hecho a Mano" or "Hand Made".[/tippy] con [tippy title="Tripa Larga"]Long filler. Filler that is made from full-length tobacco leaves.[/tippy] -Totally Handmade with Long Filler-, after selecting the exquisite [tippy title="Capa"]The outside wrapper leaf of the Habano.[/tippy], [tippy title="Tripa"]Filler, the blend of two, three or four different types of tobacco leaves that form the heart of a Habano and dictate its flavour.[/tippy]and [tippy title="Capote"]The binder leaf. Selected from the largest and finest volado leaves grown on the lower part of the plant.[/tippy]-wrapper, filler, and binder- leaves from the best plantations in [tippy title="Vuelta Abajo"]The finest tobacco-growing land in the world, Vuelta Abajo is the main source of tobacco for Habanos, and the only zone that grows all types of leaf: wrappers, fillers and binders. A Protected Denomination of Origin.[/tippy]* (Pinar del Río*). The vitola and blend, which have a special strength, have been created for smokers who enjoy intense flavours.

Montecristo - Vitola especial 80 Aniversario (22)-GrandeThe Montecristo 80 Aniversario has special dimensions that cannot be found in any other standard [tippy title="Habanos"]The official Denominación de Origen Protegida (D.O.P.), or Protected Denomination of Origin used only to describe the most outstanding brands of cigars, which are manufactured in Cuba to the most exacting standards established by the Regulatory Council, from tobaccos grown only in particular areas of the island that are also protected as Denominations of Origin. In English the word translates as Havanas, which are widely considered to be the best cigars in the world.[/tippy]vitola. It will particularly appeal to smokers who enjoy thick ring gauge Habanos and an exquisite blend that is balanced, and intense at the same time.

This commemorative edition is presented in an exclusive, uniquely designed box made from the finest Cuban wood and elegantly finished with carmelite lacquer, with all its bevelled edges showing. The box cover stands out due to the round Montecristo seal in vivid gold tones, inspired by the design of the brand’s band.

Montecristo - Vitola especial 80 Aniversario (20)-GrandeThe Habanos in this edition are also presented in an exclusive and novel fashion. The brand’s [tippy title="Anilla"]The Cuban word for a cigar band or ring (known in Spain as a vitola).[/tippy]is entirely finished in gold for the occasion and is accompanied by a second band bearing the reason for the edition: 80 Aniversario.

Montecristo is the best known and, perhaps, best appreciated of the Habanos brands and is considered by many to be the benchmark in Habano flavour. Its name is inspired by the novel The Count of Montecristo, by Alexandre Dumas, extremely popular among the torcedores -cigar rollers- at the H. Upmann factory in Havana, where the brand was established in 1935.

The historic Montecristo range, which initially only comprized vitolas 1 to 5, gradually expanded to cater for the varied tastes of the most discerning smokers. In 2004, a new vitola, montecristo-edmundo (52 ring gauge x 135 mm in length), was incorporated into the brand, catering for aficionados of thick ring gauge formats. This was complemented two years later by the montecristo-petitedmundo (52 ring gauge x 110 mm in length). In 2013, the Línea Edmundo was expanded with the arrival of a new vitola, Double Edmundo (50 ring gauge x 155 mm in length), allowing all the aromas and flavours of the classic Edmundo blend to be enjoyed in a smoking time of around an hour.

In 2009, the Línea Montecristo Open was created, with four new vitolas incorporating a blend less strong than the other Montecristo vitolas, designed to satisfy generations who enjoy the pleasure of open spaces.

Montecristo - Vitola especial 80 Aniversario (3)-Grande

In 2013, Montecristo Petit No.2 (52 ring gauge x 120 mm in length) was introduced in the brand portfolio, in the Línea Clásica. It is conceived for figurados -tapered at one end- aficionados who want to be delighted with all the Montecristo flavor in a shorter period of time.

Their exquisite blend is made exclusively with leaves from Vuelta Abajo* (Pinar del Río*), the land of the world best tobacco. It’s two blends, the medium-to-strong flavoured original, and the medium-strength Línea Open, offer a distinguished aroma that continues to captivate both experienced smokers and novices alike.

Brand Montecristo
Commercial Name 80 Aniversario
Factory Name 80 Aniversario
Measures Ring Gauge 55 (21,83 mm) x 165 mm in length
Presentation Exclusive production (SPB) of 30,000 cases

*(D.O.P.) Denominaciones de Origen Protegidas – Protected Appellations of Origin

 

 

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