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Montecristo Cigars. The world's most famous of the many famous Havana brands started in 1935 as a new brand from Menendez, Garcia y Cia., then the owners of the H. Upmann brand. Originating in Cuba, Montecristo Cigars is now distributed in the U.S. and manufactured by hand in the Dominican Republic. The Montecristo Cigars Dominican version debuted in the United States in 1995, during the peak of the cigar boom. As one of the most recognizable names in cigars, this newer Montecristo Cigars Dominican version lives up the prestigious reputation set forth decades ago, combining an enticing aroma with flawless construction. This cigar is an icon in the cigar industry. Considered one of the finest cigars on the market, the Montecristo Cigars is blended for the true connoisseur. Montecristo Cigars are medium bodied with a moderate finish. It is a medium to full bodied cigar with a sweet aroma and impeccable construction. The name is reported to have been inspired by Alexandre Dumas' 1844 novel Le Comte de Montecristo. With a strong marketing effort from Alfred Dunhill of London, this brand became the most popular of all Havana exports. There are no machine-made shapes in this range and the strength is medium; in fact, it has become the standard by which all other Havanas are now judged. Montecristo Cigars. The world's most famous cigar trademark. Smoke one and you will know why. Reminiscent of the original, the Montecristo White boasts a lovely, hand selected Connecticut Shade Ecuadorian wrapper. With a Nicaraguan binder and a blend of select Dominican and Nicaraguan long fillers, the Montecristo White makes for a rich and satisfying well rounded smoke. Packaged in distinctive hand lacquered white boxes and available in eight sizes, the new White follows in its predecessor's path and continues Montecristo's fine tradition of being the world's most sought after cigar.