Is the H. Upmann No.2 or the Montecristo Open Junior better for beginners?

They're a similar medium strength, so neither is clearly easier — choose by flavor. The H. Upmann No.2 brings cocoa and coffee, the Montecristo Open Junior cream and cedar.

What's the difference between the H. Upmann No.2 and the Montecristo Open Junior?

The H. Upmann No.2 is a medium Cuban cigar with a Cuban wrapper; the Montecristo Open Junior is a medium Cuban cigar with a Cuban wrapper.

Which is rated higher, the H. Upmann No.2 or the Montecristo Open Junior?

H. Upmann No.2: Cigar Aficionado 98/100. Montecristo Open Junior: no published critic score yet.

H. Upmann No.2 vs Montecristo Open Junior

How do H. Upmann No.2 and Montecristo Open Juniorstack up? Here's the head-to-head — strength, wrapper, flavor, size, and critic ratings — plus which one to reach for.

The short answer

The H. Upmann No.2 and Montecristo Open Junior sit at a similar medium strength, so it comes down to flavor and origin.

H. Upmann

H. Upmann No.2

Montecristo

Montecristo Open Junior

Strength
Body: Medium; Medium
Origin: Cuba; Cuba
Wrapper: Cuban; Cuban
Binder: Cuban; Cuban
Filler: Cuban; Cuban
Vitola: Piramide; Petit Corona
Size: 6.1 in × 52; 4.3 in × 38
Rating: 98/100 · 2022; —
Flavor: CocoaCoffeeRoasted nutsCinnamonPepper; CreamCedarCoffeeCitrusLight cocoa

The verdict

Strength: Both land at Medium — a similar body either way.
Critic scores: H. Upmann No.2 carries the published pedigree (98 points from the critics).
Flavor: H. Upmann No.2 leans sweet; Montecristo Open Junior leans creamy. Pick the profile that calls to you.

Both are worth knowing — the "better" cigar is the one that fits your taste and the moment.

Choose H. Upmann No.2 if

sweet notes appeal to you.

See H. Upmann No.2 →

Choose Montecristo Open Junior if

creamy notes appeal to you.

See Montecristo Open Junior →

H. Upmann No.2 vs Montecristo Open Junior — FAQ

Is the H. Upmann No.2 or the Montecristo Open Junior better for beginners?: They're a similar medium strength, so neither is clearly easier — choose by flavor. The H. Upmann No.2 brings cocoa and coffee, the Montecristo Open Junior cream and cedar.
What's the difference between the H. Upmann No.2 and the Montecristo Open Junior?: The H. Upmann No.2 is a medium Cuban cigar with a Cuban wrapper; the Montecristo Open Junior is a medium Cuban cigar with a Cuban wrapper.
Which is rated higher, the H. Upmann No.2 or the Montecristo Open Junior?: H. Upmann No.2: Cigar Aficionado 98/100. Montecristo Open Junior: no published critic score yet.

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