Monte Petit #2

[Habana Mike]

Monte Petit #2

Thought I'd give this new offering another try, third I've had to date. Feel taking time and attention for a review will give me better perspective on this cigar.

No box code as I had picked up 5 as a sampler.

Light caramel brown wrapper, minor veins.

Small soft spot near band, new style with the gold accents. Good looking cigar

Couple of short leaves at the foot. Clipped 1/4 inch with the Palio

Smells of cedar, toasted tobacco

Prelight shows faint woodiness, draw is spot on.

Clean light, took readily to the soft flame and we're off. As always when reviewing, nothing but water on the side.

Decent smoke production

Starts mild side of medium, toast, oak, tannins. Definite twang on the finish.

Firm light grey, almost white, ash

Vanilla spice through the nose, mild

30 minutes in the first ash drops entering the middle third. Burn is off a bit, probably the light breeze as much as anything.

Not terribly complex so far, perhaps some walnut now: light earth, bit of fruit, sharpness from its astringent qualities.

Burn straightens out on its own at the mid-point, ash holding firm.

Tannins definitely at the forefront, tingling on the tip of my tongue - generally a sign these may have legs.

Very different to its big brother from my experience.

Retro picks up some intensity, white pepper.

Cocoa and vanilla bean on the finish now.

Ash falls off as I enter the final third 50 minutes in. Figure these should run about the same time as a Robusto.

Never picked up any harshness and a little sweetness actually comes in toward the end, sugarcane.

Put it down after 90 minutes.

Odd, sans the twang this reminds more of a Dominican than Cuban Monte though I think these may be very good down the road a ways. Debating to pick up a box to age or not.

[JPS72]

Thanks for the review.

[Rye]

Nice review!

[elam370]

I think the Petites are far more consistent than the regular 2s. But as for aging..they have the potential but the price difference between a Petite 2 and a HQ sale box is negligible given that you're getting more cigar for the regular 2.

If this was cheaper id have honestly picked up a box already.

[Cisco]

Nice review! I had on recently and I was not overly impressed. An "okay" cigar but not it did not make me want to get more of them. It did not seem like I was smoking a smaller #2. It had some of the Monte profile but it did not scream Monte. Tannins are definitely present and my cigar got a bit harsh near the end (I may have smoked it too fast though). It is a young and does show potential but I think I prefer the PE. I do have a 10 box of these in the humidor and probably will revisit it in a year.

[elam370]

Nice review! I had on recently and I was not overly impressed. An "okay" cigar but not it did not make me want to get more of them. It did not seem like I was smoking a smaller #2. It had some of the Monte profile but it did not scream Monte. Tannins are definitely present and my cigar got a bit harsh near the end (I may have smoked it too fast though). It is a young and does show potential but I think I prefer the PE. I do have a 10 box of these in the humidor and probably will revisit it in a year.

These were far more consistent than the regular no. 2 for me. Although my sample size was a pack of 5. I don't think the Petite No. 2s are worth the long term purchase though, given the relatively tiny price difference.

That and Partagas P.2s are cheaper.

[Maplepie]

Ah! finally got around to this!

brilliant how you stretched it out for an hour and a half. the flavours are also seeming quite good. white pepper is the average retrohale experience for me when the smoke is strong or if the cigar is young. surprised you got vanillin on the end though... perhaps i should try my hand at these. i've never actually had one yet!

Ah damn it Mike... perhaps i'll go your way and pick up a fiver

[TMat]

Thanks for the review. Been wondering about this one. Don't get the price as compared to the regular #2.

[FalseCast]

Thanks for the review! I've been intrigued by these.

Thanks for the review. Been wondering about this one. Don't get the price as compared to the regular #2.

That's my issue as well...

[elam370]

I will have to admit, the Petite No. 2s seem to have much better construction and consistency (probably because the market is smaller) but I mean..the price difference is barely there.

[sheppsea]

Nice review

I wasn't overly with the Petit No. 2, although I do intend to try a couple more before making a final judgement. I like the new Montecristo bands though