Montecristo No. 2 vs Trinidad La Trova
How do Montecristo No. 2 and Trinidad La Trovastack 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 Trinidad La Trova 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)
- Double Robusto
- Size
- 6.1 in × 52
- 6.5 in × 52
- Rating
- 96/100 · 2013
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- Flavor
- CocoaCoffeeCedarEarthBlack pepper
- White chocolateCocoaCedarEarthLeather
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).
Both are worth knowing — the "better" cigar is the one that fits your taste and the moment.
Montecristo No. 2 vs Trinidad La Trova — FAQ
- Is the Montecristo No. 2 or the Trinidad La Trova 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 Trinidad La Trova white chocolate and cocoa.
- What's the difference between the Montecristo No. 2 and the Trinidad La Trova?
- The Montecristo No. 2 is a medium-full Cuban cigar with a Cuban wrapper; the Trinidad La Trova is a medium-full Cuban cigar with a Cuban wrapper.
- Which is rated higher, the Montecristo No. 2 or the Trinidad La Trova?
- Montecristo No. 2: Cigar Aficionado 96/100. Trinidad La Trova: no published critic score yet.