Montecristo Year Of The
The Montecristo Brillantes was introduced in 2024 to celebrate the Chinese Year of the Dragon. It is a new addition to the „Año Chino“ series by Habanos S.A. and impresses with its unique Venerables format, measuring 128 mm in length with a ring gauge of 53. The lacquered box in the traditional red and gold colors of the Chinese New Year completes the cohesive design.
Montecristo: Cuban Cigar Tradition Since 1935
Montecristo, a hallmark of Cuban cigar craftsmanship since 1935, delights aficionados worldwide. Especially the Montecristo No. 4 and the No. 2 have become legendary. The premium tobacco comes from the renowned Vuelta Abajo region in Pinar del Río. The Brillantes follows in the footsteps of its distinguished predecessors – with excellence. Connoisseurs can look forward to a nuanced smoking experience.
Montecristo Brillantes: Year of the Dragon 2024
The Brillantes comes in boxes of 18 cigars, as both 8 and 18 are considered lucky numbers in Chinese culture. An NFC chip on the inside of the lid allows verification of the cigars’ authenticity and provides in-depth information about the origin of Cuban cigars.
Manufacturing types
| Logo | Abkürzung | Beschreibung |
|---|---|---|
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MM | Machine Made (vollkommen von Maschinen hergestellte Zigarren, daher das Fabriksymbol) |
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HAM | Hecho a Mano, d.h. dies ist eine Mischform – die Einlage mit der Maschine, das Deckblatt von Hand überrollt |
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TAF | Totalmente a Mano, d.h. komplett von Hand hergestellt ABER mit gerissener Einlage (dies ist die offizielle Bezeichnung der Kubaner dafür) |
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TAM | Totalmente a Mano, komplett von Hand hergestellt mit ganzen Blättern |
*) All prices including 19% value added tax and all other legally prescribed taxes. The prices do not include shipping-costs. The old price is the former price in the online-store.
**) The displayed box-price includes 3% box-discount.
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