The Montecristo Wide Edmundo was announced by Habanos SA back in 2021 and joins the Edmundo family, bringing the total size count to four vitolas.
The factory’s name is Duke No. 3, and the Wide Edmundo can be bought in various options. It is available in aluminium tubes, 3-ct cardboard packs, or Semi boîte nature boxes of 10 or 25 cigars.
The cigar comes dressed in a smooth Colorado-shaded wrapper. Construction is flawless, except for the draw, which is a bit open.
- Country of Origin: Cuba
- Size: 54 x 124 mm (4 7/8″)
- Wrapper: Cuba
- Binder: Cuba
- Filler: Cuba
- Price: $ – | € 19.20
Montecristo Wide Edmundo: vegetal and grassy aromas are perceived in the cold draw. Once lit, it opens with marked nutty and leathery notes.
The leather and nutty aromas, mainly hazelnut, carry into the first third, where wood and sour cream are added. Strength is medium-light (2/5).
A light pepper note appears in the second third and joins the hazelnut, wood, and leather profile. Strength remains unchanged.
Nuts, wood, and leather remain the primary flavors in the last third as well. A balsamic nuance is added toward the end, and the strength does not change.
Overall, the Montecristo Wide Edmundo is a balanced cigar, and the flavor profile aligns with the brand. This does not apply to the strength you’d expect from a Montecristo; it is surprisingly light. While it is a pretty approachable cigar, the evolution is linear, and the smoke lacks in body.