Montecristo Espada
A Nicaraguan puro made by Plasencia in Estelí.
Blend and specs
| Brand | Montecristo |
|---|---|
| Made in | Nicaragua |
| Maker | Not published |
| Wrapper | Nicaraguan |
| Binder | Nicaragua |
| Filler | Nicaragua |
| Strength | Medium–Full |
| Wrapper family | Sun grown (bold, earthy) |
| Shape | Mostly round (parejo) and figurado sizes |
| Brand type | Large group |
Specs come from published maker and retailer information. Tobacco origins can change between production runs; check the box or band for the cigar you're buying.
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If you like the Espada, try
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reviewed by 8 sites · critics 95 · 30+ r/cigars threads
Hidden gem94% matchsame strength · same wrapper style · Nicaragua wrapper · rolled in Nicaragua · Nicaragua filler
PadrónThousand Series
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reviewed by 6 sites · 30+ r/cigars threads
94% matchsame strength · same wrapper style · Nicaragua wrapper · rolled in Nicaragua · Nicaragua filler
E.P. CarrilloEncore
Medium–FullNicaraguan wrapper · Dominican Republic
reviewed by 8 sites · 30+ r/cigars threads
88% matchsame strength · same wrapper style · Nicaragua wrapper · Nicaragua filler · shared notes: earth
AJ FernandezNew World
Medium–FullNicaraguan wrapper · Nicaragua
reviewed by 7 sites · 30+ r/cigars threads
86% matchsame strength · same wrapper style · Nicaragua wrapper · rolled in Nicaragua · Nicaragua filler
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Common questions
What wrapper does the Montecristo Espada use?
The Montecristo Espada uses a Nicaraguan wrapper, with a Nicaragua binder and Nicaragua filler.
How strong is the Montecristo Espada?
It's generally rated medium to full in strength (4 on our 5-point scale).
Where is the Montecristo Espada made?
In Nicaragua.
If I like the Montecristo Espada, what else should I try?
Our closest matches are Aging Room Quattro Nicaragua (94%), Padrón Thousand Series (94%), E.P. Carrillo Encore (88%), AJ Fernandez New World (86%). For something less well known, try the Foundation El Güegüense.
