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.Trinidad is one of the most prestigious brands of Habanos. The brand was created in 1969 and, like Cohiba, remained an exclusive gift for diplomats and foreign dignitaries for many years. In 1998, the brand was commercialised. The Trinidad brand is aimed above all at Habanos lovers looking for absolute quality with an exclusive character.

One of the highlights of the XIX Festival Habanos was undoubtedly the presentation of Montecristo's Línea 1935. Named after the year in which the brand was created, the range has been extended to include three new Vitolas, which are among the highest quality cigars from Montecristo.
 
The cigars in the 1935 line have been handcrafted with the utmost care after selecting the most exquisite tobacco leaves from the Vuelta Abajo, the best tobacco-producing region in the world. The blend of these leaves gives the cigars a beautiful caramel-coloured wrapper and a full, strong flavour, unlike the slightly milder Montecristo cigars.Launched in 2004 and retired after eight years, this vitola left a lasting mark on cigar lovers. In 2024, Habanos S.A. revived it for the Trinidad brand’s 55th anniversary during the Habanos World Days in London. Presented in elegant boxes of three, the cigars feature three bands, including a commemorative anniversary band and the iconic “T” foot band. The medium-bodied Robusto Extra measures 6 1/8” by 50 ring gauge, with a signature pigtail cap. Hand-rolled with select Vuelta Abajo leaves, it preserves the classic, aromatic character of the original.

Country Of Production : Cuba

Maker : Habanos SA

Brand : Montecristo

Vitola : Maravillas No. 2

Length : 165 mm

Diameter : 21,8 mm

Strength : 4/5

Wrapper : Cuba

Binder : Cuba

Filler : Cuba

Time : 70 min

Country of Production : Cuba

Maker : Habanos SA

Brand : Cohiba

Vitola : Laguito No. 5

Lenght : 155 mm

Diameter : 19,8 mm

Strenght : 3/5

Wrapper : Corojo

Binder : Cuba

Filler : Cuba

Time : 60-80 min