Aged, Limited & Rare Cigars

This well balanced, flavoursome cigar has a wide ring gauge (sharing it’s demotions with the Romeo y Julieta Wide Churchill), oily Maduro wrapper and has comprised of extra-aged tobacco to proved Montecristo’s tangy, medium-full bodied sumptuous smoke with slight sweet notes with a smooth elegance.

Montecristo No. 3 — 5 5/8" / 42 (UK)

Strength: Medium–Full • Vitola/Size: Coronas — 14.2 cm / 42 RG • Wrapper/Binder/Filler: Cuban / Cuban / Cuban (Vuelta Abajo) • Country/Factory: Cuba — Havana • Smoking time: ~55–75 mins • Format: Box of 10 (House Reserve, box-dated 2015)

Why this cigar

House Reserve stock from a 2015 box date, carefully cellared for added harmony and polish. If you’re reading a Montecristo No. 3 review or looking to buy Montecristo cigars UK, this elegant long Corona delivers the brand’s cocoa-cedar depth in a refined, unhurried format—with the bonus smoothness of graceful age.

Flavour & draw

Sweet cedar and warm brioche segue to classic Monte notes of cocoa and roasted coffee, layered with vanilla biscuit, toasted almond and a nip of black pepper. Extra rest lends honeyed sweetness, silkier texture and a longer, cleaner finish. The slimmer 42 RG focuses aroma while keeping the burn cool and the draw composed.

Size guide

Compare this vitola: Robusto • Churchill • Toro (a traditional long Corona—longer than a Petit Corona, slimmer than a Robusto).

Pairing & when to smoke

Elegant with espresso, vintage Champagne or a gentle Speyside; ideal for pre-dinner pauses and relaxed weekend afternoons.

Genuine & stored right

For Cuban cigars: EMS-stamped and sourced via official UK channels. All cigars are stored in our London humidors under stable conditions (~65–70% RH). House Reserve denotes older, carefully cellared stock—ask us for current box dates.

FAQs

SPECIAL RELEASE 

Montecristo 90th Anniversary

In 2025, Montecristo celebrates its 90th anniversary and to mark the occasion Hunters & Frankau Ltd has curated a special selection of ten years aged Montecristo cigars. 

This Hunters & Frankau House Reserve Special Release features 135 numbered boxes of ten aged cigars representing four of the five sizes selected to launch the brand in 1935:

Montecristo No.2, 

Montecristo No.3,

Montecristo No.4,

and Montecristo No.5.

In addition, 100 numbered boxes of the most acclaimed 2012 Habanos Limited Edition Montecristo 520 are included as part of this very special celebratory release.

All cigars bear a foot band that identified the Hunters & Frankau Aged, and Rare House Reserve and all the boxes has been wrapped in a distinctive band that marks the occasion .

Montecristo No. 2 — 6 1/8" / 52 (UK)

Strength: Medium–Full • Vitola/Size: Pirámide (Torpedo) — 15.6 cm / 52 RG • Wrapper/Binder/Filler: Cuban / Cuban / Cuban (Vuelta Abajo) • Country/Factory: Cuba — Havana • Smoking time: ~75–105 mins • Format: Box of 10 (House Reserve, box-dated 2015)

Why this cigar

Our House Reserve stock—carefully cellared since 2015—offers the iconic Montecristo No. 2 with added polish and harmony. If you’re reading a Montecristo No. 2 review or looking to buy Montecristo cigars UK, this torpedo concentrates aroma for a vivid opening and long, elegant development, now softened by graceful age.

Flavour & draw

Classic Monte notes of sweet cedar, cocoa and roasted coffee over vanilla biscuit and toasted almond, with a nip of black pepper and a bright twist of orange zest. Extra rest adds honeyed sweetness, silkier texture and a cleaner, longer finish. The tapered head focuses flavour early, then opens into thick, cool smoke with an even burn and a confident, easy draw.

Size guide

Compare this vitola: Robusto • Churchill • Toro (a classic torpedo delivering Robusto-plus presence with added finesse).

Pairing & when to smoke

Superb after dinner with espresso, vintage Champagne or a mature Speyside; a showpiece for milestone evenings.

Genuine & stored right

For Cuban cigars: EMS-stamped and sourced via official UK channels. All cigars are stored in our London humidors under stable conditions (~65–70% RH). House Reserve denotes older, carefully cellared stock—ask us for current box dates.

FAQs

SPECIAL RELEASE 

Montecristo 90th Anniversary

In 2025, Montecristo celebrates its 90th anniversary and to mark the occasion Hunters & Frankau Ltd has curated a special selection of ten years aged Montecristo cigars. 

This Hunters & Frankau House Reserve Special Release features 135 numbered boxes of ten aged cigars representing four of the five sizes selected to launch the brand in 1935:

Montecristo No.2, 

Montecristo No.3,

Montecristo No.4,

and Montecristo No.5.

In addition, 100 numbered boxes of the most acclaimed 2012 Habanos Limited Edition Montecristo 520 are included as part of this very special celebratory release.

All cigars bear a foot band that identified the Hunters & Frankau Aged, and Rare House Reserve and all the boxes has been wrapped in a distinctive band that marks the occasion .

Montecristo Edmundo Reserva Cosecha 2018 — 5 1/3" / 52 (UK)

Strength: Medium–Full • Vitola/Size: Edmundo — 13.5 cm / 52 RG • Wrapper/Binder/Filler: Cuban / Cuban / Cuban (Vuelta Abajo) • Country/Factory: Cuba — Havana • Smoking time: ~70–90 mins • Format: Singles or Numbered Box of 20

Why this cigar

A rare, numbered “Reserva” take on Montecristo’s modern classic. All tobaccos are from the 2018 harvest and were aged in bales for three years before rolling, then dressed with a silver-and-black Reserva band and presented in luxury boîte nature boxes. Just 5,000 boxes (100,000 cigars) were made worldwide. It’s the ninth release in the Habanos Reserva series (first launched in 2003) and only the second time Montecristo has been chosen, following the Montecristo No.4 in 2007. If you’re reading a Montecristo Edmundo Reserva review or looking to buy Montecristo cigars UK, this is a must-consider limited edition.

Flavour & draw

Signature Montecristo cocoa and roasted coffee are wrapped in sweet cedar, vanilla biscuit and gentle spice. The extra-aged leaf adds polish and depth: a cleaner, silkier texture, balanced sweetness and a lingering cocoa-citrus finish. Medium-to-full in flavour with the Edmundo’s cool, steady draw and even burn.

Size guide

Compare this vitola: Montecristo Open Master (see how it stacks up by length and ring gauge). The Edmundo shape debuted in 2004 and later inspired the Petit Edmundo (2006), Double Edmundo (2013) and Wide Edmundo (2021).

Pairing & when to smoke

Outstanding after dinner with espresso, a mature Speyside or XO Cognac. The Reserva’s poise also shines with Champagne for a celebratory toast.

Genuine & stored right

For Cuban cigars: EMS-stamped and sourced via official UK channels. All cigars are stored in our London humidors under stable conditions (~65–70% RH).

FAQs

A stunning cigar made from the best quality, limited edition tobacco aged an extra 2 years.  Highly collectable.

Montecristo 520 Edición Limitada 2012 — 6 1/8" / 55 (UK)

Strength: Medium–Full • Vitola/Size: Maravillas No. 3 (Robusto Extra) — 15.5 cm / 55 RG • Wrapper/Binder/Filler: Cuban (extra-selected for EL) / Cuban / Cuban (Vuelta Abajo) • Country/Factory: Cuba — Havana • Smoking time: ~75–105 mins • Format: Singles or Box of 10 (House Reserve)

Why this cigar

Released to mark 520 years since tobacco reached Europe, the Montecristo 520 is a landmark Limited Edition in a unique 55-ring format. If you’re comparing a Montecristo 520 review or ready to buy Montecristo cigars UK, this House Reserve stock offers polished depth, collectability and a long, luxurious burn.  The Montecristo 520 Limited Edition 2012 House Reserve is a very special cigar indeed.

Flavour & draw

Opens with sweet cedar and warm brioche, then classic Monte notes of cocoa and espresso layered with vanilla biscuit, toasted almond and molasses. Midway brings leather, black pepper and a hint of orange zest before a lingering, savoury finish. The 55 RG Maravillas No. 3 keeps combustion cool and aromatic with an even burn and a confident, easy draw.

Size guide

Compare this vitola: Robusto • Churchill • Toro (shorter than a Churchill, broader than a Robusto—modern presence with classic Monte balance).

Pairing & when to smoke

Perfect for milestone evenings with vintage Champagne, XO Cognac, a sherry-cask Speyside or rich espresso.

Genuine & stored right

For Cuban cigars: EMS-stamped and sourced via official UK channels. All cigars are stored in our London humidors under stable conditions (~65–70% RH).

FAQs

SPECIAL RELEASE 

Montecristo 90th Anniversary

In 2025, Montecristo celebrates its 90th anniversary and to mark the occasion Hunters & Frankau Ltd has curated a special selection of ten years aged Montecristo cigars. 

This Hunters & Frankau House Reserve Special Release features 135 numbered boxes of ten aged cigars representing four of the five sizes selected to launch the brand in 1935:

Montecristo No.2, 

Montecristo No.3,

Montecristo No.4,

and Montecristo No.5.

In addition, 100 numbered boxes of the most acclaimed 2012 Habanos Limited Edition Montecristo 520 are included as part of this very special celebratory release.

All cigars bear a foot band that identified the Hunters & Frankau Aged, and Rare House Reserve and all the boxes has been wrapped in a distinctive band that marks the occasion .

HOUSE RESERVE AGED & RARE

Every year since the end of the last century, Hunters & Frankau have put aside a few boxes of particularly noteworthy Havana cigars. Some succumbed to market demands, but others have remained in their warehouse where they have been allowed to age in perfect conditions of temperature and humidity. Today they comprise an exceptional collection known as Hunters & Frankau’s House Reserve .

Starting in 2019, small quantities of these precious cigars have been released for sale in Britain. They are presented either in their original boxes under the banner of Aged & Rare, or in specially commissioned humidors as part of the House Reserve Series 1790. 

Hunters & Frankau’s Aged & Rare collection consists of cigars that have been matured for a minimum of ten years in our warehouse, and every box is marked with a 10+, 15+ or 20+ to indicate the number of years since they were rolled, boxed and dispatched from the factories of Cuba .

 Before a box is released from House Reserve every single cigar has been checked and approved boxes are stamped ‘Revisado ’, which means ‘Checked’. 

A Release Certificate is also affixed to the outside of every box . This certificate, signed by our Warehouse Manager, confirms the date of manufacture in Cuba, the date of release from House Reserve, and the rarity categories that apply to its contents. 

Each box carries an EMS stamp showing the year in which it was released from House Reserve . However, if during its time in our care the box was cleared from Bond sometime earlier, it will also carry the EMS stamp from the year in which that event took place.

Finally, each individual cigar is dressed in a foot band confirming that it is Aged & Rare and comes from Hunters & Frankau’s House Reserve .

'At every cigar event, the question pops up; 'What about the Cabinetta Lancero?' We get it; there's a certain charm to the elegant and rich experience of a great Lancero but let's face it - it's a niche favourite. So 'by popular demand', here it is, the Cabinetta Lancero Limited Edition for 2024....and trust us, it's better than ever!' - Juan Martinez

In 2016, Joya De Nicaragua's branding was getting a facelift. The 'Cabinetta Serie' morphed into 'JOYA Cabinetta' under the JOYA family. However in the 2016 revamp, Joya waved goodbye to the Lancero. But good news - in 2024, it's back in a run of just 1,000 boxes globally.

JOYA Cabinetta is all about connections, seamlessly blending Joya's rich heritage with modern inovation. This blend's magic lies in its milder binders and fillers, beautifully complemented by the spicy kick if its dual wrappers - a top grade Ecuadorian Shade CT caressing its length capped off with a Nicaraguan H Criollo head for that extra richness. This unique combination ensures a creamy, silky and smooth smoke with a spicy twist in the final third.

Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade, Nicaraguan Habano Criollo (Tip)

Binder: Nicaragua

Filler: Nicaragua

Strength: Mild to Medium

The Hoyo de Monterrey Primavera, a cigar marking the Chinese Year of the Ox. Just 8,888 numbered boxes are intended for worldwide release.

It is just the second cigar to be officially released by Habanos S.A in celebration of the Chinese New Year, following last year’s Romeo y Julieta Maravillas 8 (Year of the Rat).

The cigar measures 6 5/8” (167mm) x 48 ring gauge and is known as a Hermosos No.1 in the factories of Cuba. This size was most recently seen as an Edicion Limitada in 2016 when Montecristo introduced the Dantes.

The Hoyo de Monterrey brand is classified as light flavoured and, when launched in 1865, it took its name from a plantation in San Juan y Martínez, in the heart of Vuelta Abajo.

Today the Hoyo de Monterrey plantation is one of the most famous Vegas de Primera (first class fields) in Cuba and, just as with all other Vegas de Primera on the island, it is still ploughed by ox….

Hoyo de Monterrey Monterreyes No. 4 Edición Limitada 2021 — 5 3/4" / 55 (UK)

Strength: Light–Medium • Vitola/Size: Monterreyes No. 4 (Factory: Maravillas No. 4) — 14.5 cm / 55 RG • Wrapper/Binder/Filler: Cuban / Cuban / Cuban (Vuelta Abajo) • Country/Factory: Cuba — Havana • Smoking time: ~70–90 mins • Format: Singles or Box of 10

Why this cigar

A collectible Limited Edition that brings Hoyo’s honeyed elegance to a bold 55-ring format. Whether you’re reading a Hoyo de Monterrey Monterreyes No. 4 review or looking to buy Hoyo de Monterrey cigars UK, this exclusive Maravillas No. 4 size delivers modern richness without losing the brand’s easygoing balance.

Flavour & draw

Silky, light-to-medium body at the start: sweet cedar, fresh pastry and acacia honey, with vanilla biscuit and toasted almond. Midway, gentle baking spice, cocoa and a touch of citrus zest add depth before a clean, floral finish. The 55 RG keeps the smoke thick and cool; burn is even and the draw composed from first light to nub.

Size guide

Compare this vitola: Robusto • Churchill • Toro (length of a Corona Gorda with the presence of a modern Toro).

Pairing & when to smoke

Lovely with Champagne or Chablis; also excellent with espresso for a refined after-dinner hour.

Genuine & stored right

For Cuban cigars: EMS-stamped and sourced via official UK channels. All cigars are stored in our London humidors under stable conditions (~65–70% RH).

FAQs

The Hoyo de Monterrey Monterreyes No.4 joins the impressive list of previous vitolas selected to represent the brand for the prestigious Habanos Edición Limitada series. The last one was ten years ago in 2013 when the Grand Epicure was released, a cigar that still has an ardent following today and one that always attracts eye catching prices at auction.

Delayed from 2021, the Monterreyes No.4 is a Maravillas No.4 size 5 3⁄4” (145mm) x 55 ring gauge and is entirely new to the Habanos portfolio.

As with all Edición Limitadas since 2007, the tobacco used to make this cigar has been aged for a minimum of two years. This helps to create a more rounded and approachable flavour profile. The darker wrapper also provides a hint of sweetness that works exceptionally well with Hoyo de Monterrey’s distinct light flavoured blend.

These cigars are presented in a varnished Slide Lid Box of ten and have been made entirely by hand using long filler tobaccos sourced from Vuelta Abajo in the Pinar del Rio region of Cuba.

Hoyo de Monterrey is the most popular brand within the light flavour category, outlined by Habanos S. A. The standard Hoyo de Monterrey line is typified by a delicate, cedar taste that remains light enough for inexperienced smokers, while offering enough elegance and layering of flavours to keep aficionados satisfied.

Min Ron NEE in his 2003 tome ‘An Illustrated Encyclopaedia of Post-Revolution Havana Cigars’ says Hoyo de Monterrey cigars are ‘characterised by their soft, sweet style. The tobacco blend is creamy sweet, mild and aromatic’.

The extra age that the tobacco has been through before use should serve to quell some of the livelier, ‘greener’ elements of this young cigar’s character, while allowing many of the more subtle floral tones to come to the fore. Likewise, the wide gauge of the cigar should provide a slow, cool and voluminous smoke – the ideal foil for this nuanced blend of leaves. However, the thick maduro wrapper adds notes of coffee and dark chocolate to the palate.

This is the eighth Hoyo de Monterrey Edición Limitada. The last one was ten years ago, in 2013, when the Grand Epicure was released. A cigar that still has an ardent following, and one that always attracts eye catching prices at auction. There seems to be no reason that this latest edition cannot follow the same path.