Montecristo
Montecristo No. 5 H&F House Reserve Aged & Rare Special Release (2015) - Box of 10
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- £350.00
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Montecristo No. 5 — 4" / 40 (UK)
Strength: Medium–Full • Vitola/Size: Perlas — 10.2 cm / 40 RG • Wrapper/Binder/Filler: Cuban / Cuban / Cuban (Vuelta Abajo) • Country/Factory: Cuba — Havana • Smoking time: ~25–35 mins • Format: Singles or Box of 25 (House Reserve, box-dated 2015)
Why this cigar
Our House Reserve, aged from a 2015 box date, mellows the classic Monte profile into a silkier, more integrated experience. If you’re reading a Montecristo No. 5 review or looking to buy Montecristo cigars UK, this compact Perlas serves up “proper cigar” flavour in a refined, under-half-hour format—with the bonus polish of well-kept maturity.
Flavour & draw
Cedar and cocoa lead into roasted coffee, vanilla biscuit and toasted almond, with a nip of black pepper and a bright twist of orange zest. The extra time in our London humidors rounds the edges, adding honeyed sweetness and a longer, cleaner finish. Slim 40 RG stays cool when sipped; burn is steady and the draw composed.
Size guide
Compare this vitola: Robusto • Churchill • Toro (a true “coffee-break” size delivering concentrated Monte character).
Pairing & when to smoke
Perfect with espresso, Champagne or a gentle Speyside; an elegant pre-dinner pause or brisk weekend treat.
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
Is it authentic?
Yes — sourced via official UK channels and EMS-stamped where applicable.
What cutter should I use?
A straight cut suits this size.
How do I store it?
Keep at ~65–70% RH; see our Humidor Guide.
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 .