Montecristo M No. 2

The Montecristo M No. 2 is an ultra-premium 6 1/4 x 52 Torpedo that showcases one of the most distinctive tobaccos used in a modern Montecristo blend: a certified golden Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade wrapper aged for more than 20 years. Produced in Nicaragua by AJ Fernandez, this exceptional wrapper is paired with carefully selected Nicaraguan binder and filler tobaccos to create a refined, medium-bodied smoking experience.

Introduced as part of the prestigious Montecristo M collection, the No. 2 combines the elegance and creaminess associated with Connecticut Shade tobacco with the depth and character of Nicaraguan leaf. Its classic pointed Torpedo format further concentrates the flavors, producing an elegant profile of walnut, cedar, toasted caramel, roasted nuts and subtle spice.

Cigar Information

• Brand: Montecristo
• Line: Montecristo M
• Vitola: No. 2
• Size: 6 1/4 x 52
• Shape: Torpedo / Figurado
• Country of Origin: Nicaragua
• Manufacturer: AJ Fernandez
• Wrapper: Golden Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade – Aged 20+ Years
• Binder: Nicaraguan
• Filler: Nicaraguan
• Strength: Medium
• Construction: Handmade Premium Long Filler
• Production: Small / Limited Production Due to Wrapper Availability
• Box Count: 20 Cigars

Flavor Profile

The Montecristo M No. 2 delivers creamy, substantial smoke with an elegant combination of walnut, wood and toasted caramel. As the cigar develops, a restrained spice emerges on the finish, complementing rather than overpowering the naturally refined character of its aged Connecticut wrapper.

Additional characteristics associated with the Montecristo M blend include aged cedar, roasted nuts, coffee and vanilla, creating a sophisticated balance between creamy sweetness and the deeper earthy-spicy character of the Nicaraguan interior tobaccos.

90 Points – Cigar Aficionado

The exact Montecristo M No. 2 received a 90-point rating from Cigar Aficionado. The cigar was initially rated 90 points by Cigar Insider in February 2025 and subsequently received another 90-point Cigar Aficionado rating in April 2025.

90 Points – Cigar Aficionado
90 Points – Cigar Insider

Cigar Aficionado highlighted the No. 2's attractive golden wrapper and precise pointed head, describing a creamy, substantial smoke with flavors of walnut, wood and toasted caramel followed by subtle spice on the finish.

Box of 20 Cigars

The Montecristo M No. 2 is presented in boxes of 20 cigars. Because production depends on the availability of the exceptionally aged wrapper tobacco, Montecristo M is manufactured in limited quantities compared with Montecristo's major core lines.

Highlights

• 6 1/4 x 52 Torpedo / Figurado.
• Handcrafted in Nicaragua by AJ Fernandez.
• Golden Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade wrapper.
• Wrapper aged for more than 20 years.
• Wrapper tobacco grown by A.S.P. Enterprises.
• Nicaraguan binder.
• Nicaraguan filler.
• Medium-bodied profile.
• Notes of walnut, wood, toasted caramel, cedar, roasted nuts and subtle spice.
• Produced in limited quantities due to the scarcity of the aged wrapper.
• Boxes include a certificate of authenticity.
• 90 Points – Cigar Aficionado.
• 90 Points – Cigar Insider.
• 20 cigars per box.

Manufacturer

Montecristo M is part of the Montecristo portfolio from Altadis U.S.A. and is handcrafted in Nicaragua by AJ Fernandez. The collection was created to showcase an exceptionally rare Connecticut Shade wrapper aged for more than two decades, pairing the elegance of mature Ecuadorian leaf with the depth and complexity of premium Nicaraguan tobacco.