Montecristo Celebrates 90 Years with Limited-Edition Cigars and Luxury Collectibles
Montecristo Celebrates 90 Years anniversary with a premium cigar release, luxury accessories, and celebratory events across the U.S. Altadis U.S.A. has gone all out to honour the brand’s legacy with style and flair.
Montecristo, one of the most iconic names in the cigar world, is celebrating 90 years of rich history and refined craftsmanship. To mark this impressive milestone, Altadis U.S.A. is unveiling a special release: the Montecristo 90th Anniversary, a small-batch cigar produced in Nicaragua by Plasencia Cigars. But that’s only part of the celebration—this anniversary also includes a bespoke humidor, a luxury timepiece, and even a set of casino-style accessories.
The Montecristo 90th Anniversary cigar will be available in two vitolas. First, the No. 2, a 6 1/8 x 52 torpedo that pays tribute to the original No. 2 launched in Cuba in 1935. The second is the Nacional, a 5 1/2 x 56 cigar that caters to today’s preference for fuller ring gauges. Each No. 2 will retail for $40, while the Nacional is priced at $38.75. Both are presented in elegant, 12-count boxes.
Blended with 100% Nicaraguan tobacco, the cigars are crafted using aged leaves from all four of Nicaragua’s premier growing regions: Estelí, Condega, Ometepe, and Jalapa—the last of which provides the wrapper. According to Rafael Nodal, VP of product capability at Tabacalera USA, the tobaccos come from the Plasencia family’s most carefully aged reserves, ensuring a complex and luxurious smoking experience.
Limited Edition humidor with watch
Beyond the cigars, the anniversary celebration includes a limited-edition humidor that features a hand-crafted BRM Chronographes timepiece from Paris, complete with a bronze case and skeletal dial. Only 35 of these humidors are being produced, each capable of storing 18 cigars. Also included: a watch winder, playing cards, poker chips, dice, and a specially designed “Last Chip” game card, created exclusively for this commemorative release. The full set retails for $15,000.
The Montecristo 90th Anniversary cigars and luxury humidor set will debut at Casa de Montecristo stores on August 30, with a nationwide release following on September 15. To promote the launch, Altadis U.S.A. will be touring the country from August to October, hosting a series of exclusive events that showcase the brand’s history, sophistication, and ongoing legacy.
Whether you’re a long-time fan or a new admirer of the Montecristo name, this anniversary release offers a rare chance to experience the brand at its finest—both in flavour and form.
