H. Upmann No.2 vs Montecristo Petit No. 2
How do H. Upmann No.2 and Montecristo Petit No. 2stack up? Here's the head-to-head — strength, wrapper, flavor, size, and critic ratings — plus which one to reach for.
- Strength
- Body
- Medium
- Medium-Full
- Origin
- Cuba
- Cuba
- Wrapper
- Cuban
- Cuban
- Binder
- Cuban
- Cuban
- Filler
- Cuban
- Cuban
- Vitola
- Piramide
- Petit Pirámide (Short Torpedo)
- Size
- 6.1 in × 52
- 4.7 in × 52
- Rating
- 98/100 · 2022
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- Flavor
- CocoaCoffeeRoasted nutsCinnamonPepper
- CocoaCoffeeCedarEarthBlack pepper
The verdict
- Strength
- Montecristo Petit No. 2 is the bolder smoke (Medium-Full vs Medium). New to cigars? H. Upmann No.2 is the friendlier place to start.
- Critic scores
- H. Upmann No.2 carries the published pedigree (98 points from the critics).
Both are worth knowing — the "better" cigar is the one that fits your taste and the moment.