Ring Gauge: 53
Diameter: 21.03 mm
Length: 128 mm
Strength: Medium
Duration: 60 - 75 min
Aroma: Leather, Cedar
Vitola: Robusto
Description
The Montecristo Brillantes Year of the Dragon is part of Habanos’ annual Zodiac series, created to honor the Chinese New Year. This celebratory edition introduces a unique vitola not found elsewhere in the Montecristo portfolio, combining a robust ring gauge with a compact length for a balanced smoking experience. Each cigar is hand‑rolled with tobaccos from Cuba’s famed Vuelta Abajo region, ensuring the brand’s hallmark complexity and consistency. Presented in beautifully designed boxes of 18, the Brillantes Year of the Dragon is both a collector’s item and a refined smoke, symbolizing strength, prosperity, and good fortune.
Taste Note
The Brillantes Year of the Dragon opens with bold cedar and earthy tobacco notes, immediately establishing its Cuban character. As the cigar develops, flavors of dark chocolate and roasted coffee emerge, layered with leather undertones that add richness and depth. Midway through, the smoke becomes smoother and creamier, balancing the intensity with subtle sweetness reminiscent of dried fruit. In the final third, the flavors intensify, with peppery accents and deeper wood tones leaving a lingering, robust finish. The progression is complex yet harmonious, making this limited edition a rewarding choice for aficionados who appreciate strength paired with refinement.