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Montecristo No. 2 — tasting notes and pricing context
The Montecristo No. 2 is the reference Pirámides. When aficionados argue about whether a regional or limited-edition pirámide is good, this is the cigar they're comparing it against. A 6.1-inch tapered figurado with a 52 ring gauge at the foot, the No. 2 was added to the Montecristo line in 1936 and has anchored the brand's premium tier ever since. The tapered head concentrates the smoke as it draws, which is what gives the No. 2 its signature density compared to a parejo of the same length.
The smoke evolves more dramatically than most other Cuban premiums. First third opens with espresso, leather, and a touch of black pepper; the middle moves through cocoa and dried fruit; the last third drops into a deep earthy finish with hints of aged cedar. Average smoking time is 75 to 90 minutes. Across Europe, the box of 25 spreads from £580 in the UK (Turmeaus, C.Gars) to €645 in Germany (Noblego) and CHF 720 at Cigarmust — a ~€100 absolute spread that's worth a 30-second comparison before purchase.
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