Corona Cigars

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 .

H. Upmann Majestic — 5 1/2" / 40 (UK)

Strength: Light–Medium • Vitola/Size: Cremas (Corona) — 14.0 cm / 40 RG • Wrapper/Binder/Filler: Cuban / Cuban / Cuban (Vuelta Abajo) • Country/Factory: Cuba — Havana • Smoking time: ~50–65 mins • Format: Singles or Box of 25

Why this cigar

A classic, wallet-friendly H. Upmann with refined sweetness and calm, old-school charm. Ideal if you’re reading an H. Upmann Majestic review or looking to buy H. Upmann cigars UK for everyday enjoyment without sacrificing flavour or pedigree.

Flavour & draw

Light cedar and fresh bread lead into acacia honey, vanilla biscuit and toasted almond, with a gentle floral lift and soft baking spice. Body stays light-to-medium; construction is tidy with an easy, even draw that suits unhurried sipping.

Size guide

Compare this vitola: Connoisseur A • Connoisseur 1 (see how it stacks up by length and ring gauge).

Pairing & when to smoke

Lovely with espresso, Champagne or a gentle Speyside; perfect for a pre-dinner pause or relaxed weekend afternoon.

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

“Nice color on the wrapper of this cigar, though the construction could be tighter. It still smokes evenly, giving cedary impressions along with some leather and earth.” Cigar Aficionado (87 points).

Size: Petit Corona

Length: 5 1/8″

Ring Gauge: 42

“A consistent and exemplary draw impart plenty of coffee notes to the palate along with sweet cedar and fresh tobacco.” Cigar Aficionado (90 points)

Size-Petit Corona

Length-5 1/8 ”

Ring Gauge- 42

Strength- Medium to Full