s1911 Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 Hello, Does anyone have any experience (or even have) any recently dated boxes of Montecristo A's that are smoking well? I love the Monte A and have several 25 count boxes, but most are from the late 90's - early 2000 and the quality is hit or miss. When they're not plugged they're quite incredible! Unfortunately I believe the 25 counts are no longer being produced and I haven't purchased a 5 count in years. Has quality improved or remained the same? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Guero Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 No experience with the Monte A. Welcome to FOH! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watches_whiskies_cigars Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 1 hour ago, s1911 said: Unfortunately I believe the 25 counts are no longer being produced and I haven't purchased a 5 count in years. Welcome to FoH! Yes, the 25 count boxes have been discontinued. I haven't seen a singles, even, for a quite a while now even though the 5-packs have not been discontinued. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pilar Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 I have seen some in my local B&M and sadly, construction and wrapper quality looked far from the standard they should be. A real shame for a once iconic cigar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s1911 Posted October 17, 2016 Author Share Posted October 17, 2016 Thanks, I haven't seen any in stores recently when I've been in Europe, and noticed there isn't much online from my usual vendors. It's a shame, because to me the cigar is a masterpiece when you get a good one. Unfortunately it seems mostly to be ignored, and not a very popular cigar.. I've never understood why. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeedubbya Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 Have had the A a couple times. Both times from a 25 box from the early 2000s. Both were a fairly enjoyable experience. Very well rolled and blended. It's definitely not a cigar for the uninitiated. I went on a search for a couple recently and found a few vendors who had recent 5 boxes, some way overpriced and one had a good price but they sold out quickly. Just received a couple from a friend recently and they were same box code UME AGO14 as the vendors had. They look pretty perfect to me. I will be able to tell you how they will smoke in about 2 years. Welcome to FOH! Sorry I couldn't help more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Presidente Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 I haven't seen any for close to two years in 25's. Coffins I have seen but shipment I received last (Christmas 2015) was badly afflicted with tight rolls and damaged feet. I sent those back. Nothing since. I haven't chased them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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