Quai d'Orsay is a brand designed specifically for the French market. Created in the 1970s, it takes its name from the famous quays along the Seine in Paris. All its vitolas, which are designed to be light, are made from a combination of leaves from the Vuelta Abajo region and dressed in Claro (wax) or Colorado Claro (light brown) capes. All are Totalmento a Mano, Trip Larga (entirely handmade, long filler).
Product Detail
The Quai d'Orsay Corona was available in two versions, Coronas Claro and Coronas Claro Claro. The name behind ‘Coronas’ refers to the colour of the packaging, which in the first case means Colorado Claro (chestnut brown) and in the second case ‘Clarissimo’, which means almost green. However, the second version has disappeared over time. The Quai d'Orsay Corona Claro pampers smokers with pleasant cocoa flavours, combined with woody notes and earthy tones. It is exceptionally mild for a Cuban cigar, making it ideal for beginners.
Data Sheet
Country Of Production : Cuba
Maker : Habanos SA
Brand : Quai d'Orsay
Vitola : Coronas
Strength : 2/5
Length : 142 mm
Diameter : 16,7 mm
Wrapper : Cuba
Binder : Cuba
Filler : Cuba
Time : 50min
Specification
VitolaPerlas
Ring / Length40 × 102 mm
WrapperCuba
Filler & binderCuba
OriginCuba
BrandMontecristo
MakerHabanos SA
Strength3/5
Description
Brand Story
It was in Havana, in 1935, that Alonso Menendez, from a long line of merchants, founded the Montecristo brand in reference to Alexandre Dumas' hero. It seems that the torcedores particularly enjoyed having these adventures read to them while they worked. The Menendez family soon bought the Particulares factory, followed by the H.Upmann factory in 1937. Montecristo's success has never waned, the brand maintaining both tradition and modernity, with the launch of limited and relevant editions. In 2009, a range of milder, more modern cigars, called Open, was launched in Havana.
Product Detail
No. 5 is the smallest of the Montecristos, but it shouldn't be ignored. When smoked relatively fresh, its impetuous, almost aggressive character quickly becomes apparent and you feel a little taken by surprise. Proper storage helps to break this impetuosity. If you're patient, you'll be rewarded with the brand's typical wood and spice notes, which are also balanced, clean and intense.
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