Montecristo 80 Aniversario

The Montecristo 80 Aniversario was released to mark the brand's 80th birthday — Montecristo launched in 1935 — and it arrived as a limited edition in a striking presentation box. It's a big gran robusto at 6.5 inches by a 55 ring gauge, a format later carried into the regular Línea 1935 as the Leyenda.

What it tastes like

As a celebration cigar built around well-aged tobacco, the 80 Aniversario is rich and complex. Expect deep cocoa and coffee, an earthy backbone, roasted-nut sweetness, and cedar, all unfolding smoothly over a long smoke. The wide ring gauge keeps it cool and the flavors layered. It's medium-to-full and clearly a premium, special-occasion release rather than an everyday smoke.

Who it's for

This is one for aficionados and collectors — a limited cigar to savour slowly on a notable evening. Pour an aged rum or a cognac and give it the time it deserves.

If you want a cigar from the regular catalogue that shares this exact format and a similar premium character, the Montecristo Línea 1935 Leyenda is the closest match. To appreciate how Cuban blends differ from bold modern ones, our Cuban vs Nicaraguan guide is worth a look — and you can log a rare smoke like this in the Casa DNC app.