San Andrés wrapper · Medium to full
Montecristo Platinum: flavour profile and cigars like it
Montecristo Platinum is a medium to full hand-made cigar. It has a Mexican San Andrés wrapper over Dominican, Nicaraguan and Peruvian filler. Published tasting notes mention cedar, oak, roasted espresso bean, malty finish, salt and cocoa.
On our flavour map it leans toward cocoa and coffee, with cedar and wood behind it. If you like it, the closest matches are E.P. Carrillo La Historia and Montosa Maduro.
What does Montecristo Platinum taste like?
- cedar
- oak
- roasted espresso bean
- malty finish
- salt
- cocoa
How strong is it, and what's in it?
| Wrapper | Mexican San Andrés |
|---|---|
| Binder | Dominican |
| Filler | Dominican, Nicaraguan and Peruvian |
| Strength | Medium to full |
| Made by | Montecristo (non-Cuban line, Dominican Republic) |
| Sizes | Corona · Robusto · Toro · Habana No. 2 · Churchill tube · Rothschild tube |
Strength here means nicotine, which mostly comes from the filler. Wrapper colour is not a strength guide.
What smokers and critics say
Smokers like: creamy and smooth and well built, easy draw.
Some say: hard work to smoke for some.
Scores as published by the retailer or magazine. Themes are our summary of the reviews, not quotes. We don't score cigars ourselves.
Cigars like Montecristo Platinum
- E.P. Carrillo La Historia84% flavour matchSan Andrés wrapper · Medium to fullSame San Andrés wrapper style, less cedar and wood, same strength.
- Montosa Maduro74% flavour matchSan Andrés wrapper · MediumSame San Andrés wrapper style, less cedar and wood, a step milder.
- Padrón Family Reserve74% flavour matchMaduro wrapper · FullMore cream and nuts, less cocoa and coffee, a step stronger.
- Rocky Patel Sixty73% flavour matchSan Andrés wrapper · MediumSame San Andrés wrapper style, more pepper and spice, less cedar and wood, a step milder.
- Casa Turrent 1880 Edición Limitada73% flavour matchSan Andrés wrapper · MediumSame San Andrés wrapper style, more pepper and spice, less cedar and wood, a step milder.
Matched on eight flavour axes plus body, within one strength step. One cigar per brand.