Montecristo Dantes Limited Edition 2016

The Dantès, a 2016 Limited Edition, comes presented in SBN boxes containing 10 cigars and each one is dressed with the famous “Edition Limitada” second band.

The cigar measures 6⅝”(167mm) x 48 ring gauge and is known as a Hermoso No.1 in the factories of Cuba. It is a rare size, not found within the standard portfolio of Havana cigars but is, incidentally, the same size as the 2003 Limited Edition produced by Romeo y Julieta.

Limited Edition cigars all use specially selected tobacco leaves grown in the Pinar del Rio region of Cuba. These leaves are all then aged for a minimum of two years. The cigars are also all dressed with dark wrapper leaves (often referred to as maduro).

This extra ageing and a noticeably dark wrapper, adds a maturity as well as a slight sweetness to the distinct medium-full flavour of the classic Montecristo blend.