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Montecristo No. 2 vs Ramón Allones Superiores LCDH

How do Montecristo No. 2 and Ramón Allones Superiores LCDHstack up? Here's the head-to-head — strength, wrapper, flavor, size, and critic ratings — plus which one to reach for.

The short answer

The Montecristo No. 2 and Ramón Allones Superiores LCDH sit at a similar medium-full strength, so it comes down to flavor and origin.

Strength
Body
Medium-Full
Medium-Full
Origin
Cuba
Cuba
Wrapper
Cuban
Cuban
Binder
Cuban
Cuban
Filler
Cuban
Cuban
Vitola
Torpedo (Pirámide)
Corona Gorda
Size
6.1 in × 52
5.6 in × 46
Rating
96/100 · 2013
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Flavor
CocoaCoffeeCedarEarthBlack pepper
NutmegEspressoPecanCedarTerracotta

The verdict

Strength
Both land at Medium-Full — a similar body either way.
Critic scores
Montecristo No. 2 carries the published pedigree (96 points from the critics).
Flavor
Montecristo No. 2 leans sweet; Ramón Allones Superiores LCDH leans spice. 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 Montecristo No. 2 if

sweet notes appeal to you.

See Montecristo No. 2 →

Choose Ramón Allones Superiores LCDH if

spice notes appeal to you.

See Ramón Allones Superiores LCDH →

Montecristo No. 2 vs Ramón Allones Superiores LCDH — FAQ

Is the Montecristo No. 2 or the Ramón Allones Superiores LCDH better for beginners?
They're a similar medium-full strength, so neither is clearly easier — choose by flavor. The Montecristo No. 2 brings cocoa and coffee, the Ramón Allones Superiores LCDH nutmeg and espresso.
What's the difference between the Montecristo No. 2 and the Ramón Allones Superiores LCDH?
The Montecristo No. 2 is a medium-full Cuban cigar with a Cuban wrapper; the Ramón Allones Superiores LCDH is a medium-full Cuban cigar with a Cuban wrapper.
Which is rated higher, the Montecristo No. 2 or the Ramón Allones Superiores LCDH?
Montecristo No. 2: Cigar Aficionado 96/100. Ramón Allones Superiores LCDH: no published critic score yet.