Montecristo · Línea 1935
CubanAficionadosMontecristo Línea 1935 Maltés
Montecristo's premium Línea 1935 in a 6-inch toro — a refined, fuller-bodied Cuban with deep cocoa, coffee and leather.
The short answer
The Montecristo Línea 1935 Maltés is a richer, medium-to-full smoke — a Cuban toro (maltés) with a Cuban wrapper. Expect cocoa, coffee, and cedar.
The verdict
The Montecristo Línea 1935 Maltés is a richer, medium-to-full smoke from Montecristo's Línea 1935 line. It's a Cuban toro (maltés) wrapped in Cuban at 6.0 in × 53.
On the palate, expect cocoa, coffee, and cedar, leaning sweet. Plan on roughly 70 minutes from light to nub.
It pairs naturally with espresso, aged rum, and after a meal. If you're newer to cigars, work up to this one rather than starting here.
The Montecristo Línea 1935 is the brand's premium modern line, launched in 2017 with names drawn from The Count of Monte Cristo. Maltés — a nod to the hero's nickname, the Maltese Sailor — is a toro-format vitola at 6 inches by a 53 ring gauge, a size that was new to the Habanos portfolio when it debuted.
What it tastes like
The Línea 1935 blend is richer and more polished than the standard Monte range. Maltés delivers deep cocoa and coffee, cedar, an earthy core, and a leathery note that develops as you smoke. It's solidly medium-to-full, smooth, and built to show off well-aged tobacco — a more luxurious spin on the classic Montecristo character.
Who it's for
This is a cigar for aficionados who appreciate the premium end of Cuba's catalogue and want a refined, fuller smoke. Treat it with care: smoke it slowly, ideally after a meal, with an espresso or an aged rum.
If you want the same line in a bigger gran robusto, see the Montecristo Línea 1935 Leyenda. And for how this premium Cuban style compares to bold modern blends, our Cuban vs Nicaraguan guide is worth a read — log your smoke in the Casa DNC app.
Curious how it stacks up? See Cuban vs Nicaraguan cigars.
Montecristo Línea 1935 Maltés — frequently asked
- Is the Montecristo Línea 1935 Maltés a good cigar for beginners?
- Ease into it. The fuller body can be a lot for a first-timer, so it's better once you've built up a little tolerance.
- How strong is the Montecristo Línea 1935 Maltés?
- The Montecristo Línea 1935 Maltés is Medium-Full-bodied. Strength is about body and nicotine rather than flavor, so eat something first and take it slow if you're sensitive.
- What does the Montecristo Línea 1935 Maltés taste like?
- Expect cocoa, coffee, and cedar, leaning sweet. Tasting notes are a guide — your palate may pick up more or less.
- What pairs well with the Montecristo Línea 1935 Maltés?
- It pairs well with espresso, aged rum, and after a meal. As a rule, match the drink's intensity to the cigar's medium-full body.
- How long does it take to smoke the Montecristo Línea 1935 Maltés?
- Plan on about 70 minutes for the toro (maltés) — longer if you smoke slowly, which keeps it cool and tasting its best.
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