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Montecristo 1935 Anniversary Nicaragua

Medium to FullNicaragua wrapperMade in Nicaragua

An all-Nicaraguan cigar made by San Lotano Cigars S.A. It has made Cigar Aficionado's Top 25 twice since 2021, highest at No. 2 with the Espeso in 2024. Despite the name, it's a regular-production line, not a one-off anniversary release.

Why it scores 95

Critics · 40%93

Cigar Aficionado: 96 (average of 2 sizes) · Cigar Coop: 90 (average of 2 sizes)

Top lists · 30%98

No. 2 on Cigar Aficionado Top 25 (2024) · No. 2 on Cigar Aficionado Top 25 (2021). List credit runs from 84 for no list up to 98 for a cigar that keeps placing high.

Smokers · 30%Soon

Counts once a cigar has 25 smoker ratings. We're adding ratings from readers and partner lounges.

With no smoker ratings counted yet, critics carry 57% and lists 43% for now.

The blend

Wrapper
Nicaragua
Binder
Nicaragua
Filler
Nicaragua
Made in
Nicaragua
Factory
San Lotano Cigars S.A.
Strength
Medium to Full (per Cigar Aficionado)

Sizes we track

SizeLength × ring
Espeso5.5″ × 60
No. 26.125″ × 52

Length in inches. Ring gauge is the width in 64ths of an inch, so a 50 ring is 50/64 of an inch across.

Questions people ask

How strong is Montecristo 1935 Anniversary Nicaragua?

Cigar Aficionado rates it medium to full strength.

What tobacco is in Montecristo 1935 Anniversary Nicaragua?

Nicaragua wrapper, Nicaragua binder, Nicaragua filler. It's made in Nicaragua at San Lotano Cigars S.A.

Why does Montecristo 1935 Anniversary Nicaragua score 95?

It combines 2 independent sources: critic scores, year-end lists and, once there are enough, smoker ratings.

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