{"product_id":"montecristo-m-toro","title":"Montecristo M Toro","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMontecristo M Toro\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eMontecristo M Toro\u003c\/strong\u003e is an ultra-premium \u003cstrong\u003e6 x 52\u003c\/strong\u003e cigar created to showcase an exceptionally rare \u003cstrong\u003eEcuadorian Connecticut Shade wrapper aged for approximately 20 years\u003c\/strong\u003e. Handmade in Nicaragua by \u003cstrong\u003eAJ Fernandez\u003c\/strong\u003e, the aged golden wrapper surrounds carefully selected Nicaraguan binder and filler tobaccos, producing a refined, medium-bodied interpretation of the Montecristo name.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than overpowering the delicate aged wrapper, the Nicaraguan interior blend was specifically developed to complement it. The result is an elegant cigar offering \u003cstrong\u003ecedar, cream, toasted nuts, caramel, citrus, bread and pepper\u003c\/strong\u003e with a naturally smooth and balanced finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCigar Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Montecristo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Montecristo M\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVitola:\u003c\/strong\u003e Toro\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6 x 52\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Toro\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nicaragua\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFactory:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tabacalera AJ Fernandez Cigars de Nicaragua S.A.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWrapper:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade – Aged Approximately 20 Years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nicaraguan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFiller:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nicaraguan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrength:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Handmade Premium Long Filler\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small-Batch \/ Regular Production\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBox Count:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 Cigars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFlavor Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eMontecristo M Toro\u003c\/strong\u003e offers a creamy and approachable profile with enough Nicaraguan character to provide depth without overwhelming its mature Connecticut wrapper. Expect a core of \u003cstrong\u003ecedar, cream and toasted nuts\u003c\/strong\u003e accompanied by touches of \u003cstrong\u003ecaramel, citrus, bread and pepper\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCigar Aficionado found the Toro particularly sweet and creamy, identifying notes reminiscent of \u003cstrong\u003eoats, cereal and caramel\u003c\/strong\u003e before a finish characterized by \u003cstrong\u003ehoney and toasted almond\u003c\/strong\u003e. The result is an elegant cigar with a smooth progression and restrained strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e91 Points – Cigar Aficionado\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe exact \u003cstrong\u003eMontecristo M Toro 6 x 52\u003c\/strong\u003e received an excellent \u003cstrong\u003e91-point rating from Cigar Aficionado\u003c\/strong\u003e in 2025.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e91 Points – Cigar Aficionado – June 2025\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCigar Aficionado described the Toro as an easygoing, sweet and creamy cigar, highlighting flavors of \u003cstrong\u003eoats, cereal and caramel\u003c\/strong\u003e followed by a \u003cstrong\u003ehoney and toasted-almond finish\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e90 Points – Cigar Coop\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe exact \u003cstrong\u003eMontecristo M Toro\u003c\/strong\u003e also received \u003cstrong\u003e90 points and Cigar Coop's Standard of Excellence\u003c\/strong\u003e. Cigar Coop identified a more savory side of the blend, with key flavors of \u003cstrong\u003ecedar, peanut, cream, citrus, bread and pepper\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe review rated both strength and body at medium and praised the cigar's construction, describing the burn as excellent and the draw as very good.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e90 Points – Cigar Coop\u003cbr\u003eStandard of Excellence\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cigar-coop.com\/2025\/07\/montecristo-m-toro-cigar-review.html\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePremium Box Presentation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eMontecristo M Toro is presented in boxes of 20 cigars\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach full box includes a \u003cstrong\u003ecertificate of authenticity\u003c\/strong\u003e associated with the cigar's exceptional wrapper tobacco. The premium packaging features a distinctive concave design that forms the visual identity of the Montecristo M collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHighlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6 x 52 Toro.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandcrafted in Nicaragua by \u003cstrong\u003eAJ Fernandez\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRare Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade wrapper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWrapper aged approximately 20 years.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWrapper tobacco sourced from A.S.P. Enterprises.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNicaraguan binder.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNicaraguan filler.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMedium-bodied profile designed to showcase the aged wrapper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNotes of cedar, cream, nuts, caramel, citrus, bread and pepper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e91 Points – Cigar Aficionado.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e90 Points – Cigar Coop.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCigar Coop Standard of Excellence.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduced in small batches because of limited wrapper availability.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull boxes include a certificate of authenticity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e20 cigars per box.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMontecristo M\u003c\/strong\u003e is part of the Montecristo portfolio from Altadis U.S.A. and is handcrafted in Nicaragua by \u003cstrong\u003eAJ Fernandez\u003c\/strong\u003e. The project was developed around an exceptionally aged Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade wrapper sourced from tobacco grower David Perez of A.S.P. Enterprises, creating one of the most distinctive modern expressions of the Montecristo brand.\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.altadisusa.com\/cigars\/montecristo\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Montecristo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48102710444230,"sku":"196043005321","price":412.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0682\/2707\/2198\/files\/Montecristo_M_Toro.png?v=1790787169","url":"https:\/\/cigarsisland.com\/products\/montecristo-m-toro","provider":"Cigars Island by Entre Humos LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}