Size 6 1/8ths inch by 50 Ring Guage A Medium spicy cigar, the most famous and popular Cuban cigar, with hints of Cinammon and Cedar and a Cocoa finish. An excellent cigar, enjoy on its own or with a good Malt. Montecristo - Medium to full flavour. Introduced in 1935 by the H. Upmann factory. Montecristo appeared first in just sizes described by numbers not names Montecristo?s perfectly balanced blends are created exclusively with selected filler and binder leaves from the Vuelta Abajo zone, home of the finest tobaccos in the world. Both its original medium to full taste and medium flavour found in the Open Series offer a distinguished aroma and appeal equally to new and experienced smokers. The name comes from the hero of Alexandre Dumas? famous novel ?The Count of Montecristo?, which was a firm favourite when read by the Lector to the Torcedores (cigar makers) at the factory where it was founded in 1935. Montecristo?s perfectly balanced blends are created exclusively with selected filler and binder leaves from the Vuelta Abajo zone, home of the finest tobaccos in the world. Both its original medium to full taste and medium flavour found in the Open Series offer a distinguished aroma and appeal equally to new and experienced smokers.