Is the Montecristo Petit No. 2 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 Petit No. 2?

The Montecristo Petit No. 2 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 Petit No. 2 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 Petit No. 2?

It pairs well with espresso, aged rum, and short break. As a rule, match the drink's intensity to the cigar's medium-full body.

How long does it take to smoke the Montecristo Petit No. 2?

Plan on about 55 minutes for the petit pirámide (short torpedo) — longer if you smoke slowly, which keeps it cool and tasting its best.

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Montecristo Petit No. 2

A shorter take on Cuba's famous torpedo — the Petit No. 2 keeps the tapered head and rich Montecristo flavor in a quick 4.7-inch smoke.

Strength

Medium-FullSmoke time ~55 min

The short answer

The Montecristo Petit No. 2 is a richer, medium-to-full smoke — a Cuban petit pirámide (short torpedo) with a Cuban wrapper. Expect cocoa, coffee, and cedar.

Flavor profile

Sweet · Roast · Earthy · Spice

Cocoa Coffee Cedar Earth Black pepper

The verdict

The Montecristo Petit No. 2 is a richer, medium-to-full smoke from Montecristo. It's a Cuban petit pirámide (short torpedo) wrapped in Cuban at 4.7 in × 52.

On the palate, expect cocoa, coffee, and cedar, leaning sweet. Plan on roughly 55 minutes from light to nub.

It pairs naturally with espresso, aged rum, and short break. If you're newer to cigars, work up to this one rather than starting here.

The Montecristo Petit No. 2 is a clever idea: take the brand's iconic torpedo — the legendary No. 2 — and shrink it. The result is a petit pirámide at 4.7 inches by a 52 ring gauge, keeping the famous tapered head but trimming the smoking time. It was introduced in 2013.

What it tastes like

The pointed head concentrates the smoke and lets you fine-tune the draw, just like its full-size sibling. Flavor-wise it's pure Montecristo: cocoa, coffee, cedar, earth, and a measured black-pepper spice. It's medium-to-full and gets there quickly thanks to the short format — a 40-minute smoke that doesn't skimp on intensity.

Who it's for

This is for experienced smokers who love the No. 2's profile and tapered shape but want a shorter session. It's a satisfying after-lunch or post-meal smoke. Pair it with an espresso or an aged rum.

If you want the full-size original, see the Montecristo No. 2. New to torpedoes and pointed caps? Our how to cut a cigar guide covers it. Track and rate your smoke in the Casa DNC app.

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