Montecristo Pilotico Pepe Mendez are perhaps the most storied cigars in the world. Their tale not only created a great cigar, but changed the company. In the 1960s, Pepe Mendez traveled the world for two years, seeking the perfect conditions to grow tobacco. He finally found that place in the Dominican Republic, where he fell in love with both the soil and the climate. Mendez was a knowledgeable, determined, and passionate pioneer. He brought his tobacco heritage along with those Cuban seeds, introducing the Dominican Republic to the classic Cuban methods for processing premium tobaccos. These methods included special selection and grading of tobacco; establishing more than 20 different grades based on specific criteria of tobacco leaf uniformity and quality. Next he taught the secrets of fermentation; Pepe extended the process that enhanced the richness and complexity of Dominican tobaccos. Finally, he introduced curing and aging techniques by establishing strict controls over the environmental factors, which yielded tobaccos of better consistency and cleanliness of flavors. The Pilotico cigars feature a rare Dominican seed that has been rebirthed by Pepe Mendez’s family-owned operation, Jose Mendez & Company, and the Grupo de Maestros. This rare and prized tobacco is the result of the very special relationship they have. The Dominican Pilotico’s complex and robust smoke features an Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper, Dominican binder, and both Nicaraguan and Dominican Pilotico filler, all of which give this cigar a nutty, leathery, and sweet-tasting profile, as well as a robust aroma and a slow burn that aficionados can truly savor and appreciate. All in all the cigars are deliciously flavored, full of nutty flavores and creamy, robust aroma. ...Read More
I’ve never gone wrong with a Montecristo and this one does not disappoint! This a fantastic blend from start to finish. This one had a a good burn through out, and a great pull. The coffee and cedar flavors compliment each other from beginning to the end. This was a great stick and enjoyed it very much on this nice sunny day.
ByDman
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Montecristo Pilotico No. 2
Smooth, long lasting cigar.
I'm a fan of variety packs. The Montecristo provided a smooth, long lasting smoke through the entire cigar. Perfect companion to a nice fire.
ByBrian
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Montecristo Pilotico No. 2
Enjoying my "free time"
I recently got my hands on a box of these great cigars. They may be a bit pricey for some aficionados but let me tell you these sticks are worth it. They are kind of mild to the palate and burn (mostly) evenly providing a great draw. Some hints of nuts and some spices as well, which I cannot really describe, peppery maybe? Anyways, really enjoyable smokes.
ByBurt
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Montecristo Pilotico Toro
Smooth and Delicious
I have tried a lot of samples, and as far as Monte Cristo goes, this particular cigar is great! Very smooth and delicious, stays lit and the smoke itself rolls out great. Some cigars are harsh, but this one of those that really make it enjoyable to smoke cigars.
ByCowboy
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Montecristo Pilotico No. 2
Big Flavors
This cigar is an exceptional pairing of the pillotico fillers along with the Sumatran wrapper which adds a certain level of sweetness to its core of nuts and coffee. Medium Plus in strength this stick is for the seasons smoker or someone looking to up their pallette strength profile.
ByGates78
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Montecristo Pilotico Robusto
Coffee Explosion
Big roasted coffee notes all the way through. This cigar begs to be paired with and Bold cafe you like. It had some undertones of nuts a cinnamon that come through at the end of the finish with a bit of cayenne pepper on the retro
ByKendall A.
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Montecristo Pilotico Toro
Refined and Robust
Best Monte blend I have tried on a good while. It stays nice and medium strength throughout while kicking off tons off coffee and cedar notes. It has an exceptionally long finish that bodes well for pairing with port cask whiskey or even a nice early morning espresso
I’ve never gone wrong with a Montecristo and this one does not disappoint! This a fantastic blend from start to finish. This one had a a good burn through out, and a great pull. The coffee and cedar flavors compliment each other from beginning to the end. This was a great stick and enjoyed it very much on this nice sunny day.
ByDman
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Verified Buyer
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100%
Montecristo Pilotico No. 2
Smooth, long lasting cigar.
I'm a fan of variety packs. The Montecristo provided a smooth, long lasting smoke through the entire cigar. Perfect companion to a nice fire.
ByBrian
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Montecristo Pilotico Toro
Smooth and Delicious
I have tried a lot of samples, and as far as Monte Cristo goes, this particular cigar is great! Very smooth and delicious, stays lit and the smoke itself rolls out great. Some cigars are harsh, but this one of those that really make it enjoyable to smoke cigars.
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Montecristo Pilotico Toro
