Montecristo Platinum Series No. 2

The Montecristo Platinum Series No. 2 opens with a bold medium-full body, delivering a rich combination of dark chocolate, espresso roast, and sweet cedar over a base of leather and earthy spice. The retrohale adds black pepper, cinnamon, and a hint of dried cherry, bringing warmth and a subtle fruit accent to the profile. By the second third, the flavors broaden into molasses, toasted walnut, and dark caramel, while the pepper mellows into a smooth, lingering undertone. A gentle honeyed sweetness emerges, tying the cocoa, wood, and spice into a harmonious mid-palate. In the final third, the cigar condenses into bittersweet cocoa, charred oak, clove, and a trace of orange zest, finishing long, warm, and complex with resonant spice.

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The No. 2 torpedo vitola is impeccably rolled with a dark, oily San Andrés Cubano wrapper over a Nicaraguan binder and a blend of aged Dominican, Nicaraguan, and Peruvian fillers. The seams are tight, the tapered head is precise, and the pack is firm yet responsive. Cold draw reveals cocoa husk, cedar shavings, and a touch of raisin. Upon lighting, the draw is ideal—slight resistance producing dense, aromatic smoke with a creamy texture. The burn line remains sharp with minimal waviness, and the ash stacks into firm, medium-gray coins that cling past the inch mark. Combustion stays steady and cool, rewarding slow, deliberate puffs.

Pair with GlenDronach 18 Year Allardice or Diplomatico Ambassador Rum; both complement the cigar’s chocolate, spice, and cedar while enhancing the sweetness and rounding the pepper on the retrohale.

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Aging potential is strong: 5–8 years will integrate the cocoa, cedar, and spice into a seamless, velvety profile while refining the pepper into a polished undertone.

A sophisticated and flavorful torpedo that showcases Montecristo’s ability to marry strength and elegance in a modern, complex expression.