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Gordo
Last 2 boxes have had a few burn problems, hollow interior. Clean it up and relight. Still a favorite on the beach. The earlier 6 boxes were flawless.
4
5
1
July 26, 2019
Tug H.
Gordo
Bought these as a gift
5
5
1
September 8, 2019
Albert C.
Gordo
Very good burn,
4
5
1
October 11, 2019
Jonathan N.
Gordo
The best
5
5
1
April 3, 2020
Michael S.
Gordo
Anyting AJ Fernandez
5
5
1
April 7, 2020
Robert b.
Gordo
great cigar...a favorite
5
5
1
April 27, 2020
JOHN G.
Gordo
Love everything about this stick
4
5
1
April 27, 2020
Richard H.
Gordo
Great cigar, well constructed. Awesome flavor..smooth draw
5
5
1
April 27, 2020
Walter I.
Gordo
Expensive, but a good taste. It also burns slow, so it's not ideal for a quick smoke.
5
5
1
July 26, 2020
Bobby H.
Gordo
This cigar has a nice draw and is well constructed. It looks like a fine cigar until you take a couple of draws.....its a tongue burner...(not a peppery taste like some experts describe it)
3
5
1
August 22, 2020
Anthony S.
Gordo
Cigar Review: Montecristo Crafted by AJ Fernandez Gordo (6x58)
Wrapper: Ecuador Sumatra (oscuro)
Binder: San Andrés
Filler: Honduras / Nicaragua
Origin: Nicaragua
Strength: Full
APPEARANCE
A gorgeous huge box-pressed cigar with a nice oily dark brown (not quite Maduro) wrapper, featuring minimal veins, tight seams, and a quality double-cap. Tobacco fill is solid from head to toe. There's a beautiful off-white band layered with red lettering and gold outline. Especially of note is a long sleeve with the same color scheme which covers most of the cigar body like a tightly, beautiful dress.
COLD AROMA / DRAW
Wonderful cocoa and cedar scent with a hint of pepper on the noggen. Using a straight-cut, I had a similar profile on the cold draw through a perfect resistance for this big stick.
PAIRING
- Blend of Folgers Columbian, Boston's Best Hawaiian Coconut, and Bustelo coffee.
EXPERIENCE
After lighting her up with a Prometheus Triple Torch lighter, I quickly felt the full strength of this stick. Not overwhelming, just very flavorful and meaty. The spice was upfront and person - in a nice way. On the palate I were coffee and cocoa flavors with a nice peppery kick. Wonderful whispy smoke output giving off a lovely cedar scent. Retrohale had some woody cedar and pepper which at first was very spicy, however, simmered down after five minutes. Burn was straight with solid white ash. Whilst smoking I had a phone call that lasted 5 minutes and I didn't touch the cigar. It started to burn uneven on one end but quickly corrected itself after a few minutes - now that's QUALITY!!
CONCLUSION
This is easily one of my top 10 cigars; perfect for that after-steak meal. Everything about this cigar screamed PERFECTION! It's not surprising, though, when you mix one of the best cigar companies with one of the best cigar blenders.
RATING:
1. Appearance and construction (5/5)
2. Flavor (5/5)
3. Smoking characteristics (5/5)
4. Overall experience (5/5)
Final Rating: 100
5
5
1
October 2, 2020
Jeolmo@Optonline.Net
Gordo
Fantastic full flavored and full bodied cigar.
5
5
1
January 20, 2021
Ron B.
Gordo
This is one of my top 5 cigars. The draw and flavor are amazing. You'll always find these beauties in my humidor.
5
5
1
June 20, 2021
Joseph S.
Gordo
These cigars are some of my very favorites! They have a nice bready taste to them and our smooth burning and tasting. They don't go on sale very often, so you have to be on the lookout for when they do. I haven't had one disappoint me yet and I'm always looking out for the next sale.
5
5
1
September 2, 2021
Gdjthe2cman
Gordo
Very smooth draw and great flavor!
5
5
1
October 13, 2021
Josh S.
Gordo
Perfect AJ cigar. No comparison
5
5
1
November 26, 2021
Claudio
Gordo
By far one of my favorite smokes. Flavor, smoke, construction, draw. Everything I look for in a quality cigar is all right here. A must have in my humidor.
5
5
1
December 15, 2021
Joseph S.
Gordo
Just not a very good cigar. The taste is simply not there. And taste is my number one priority.
2
5
1
April 4, 2022
GG
Gordo
Some of the cigars coming out of Nicaragua currently are outstanding. This is another one that is just as tasty as they get. Great construction, easy to draw, flavors all over the spectrum and just one of the best all-around cigars.
5
5
1
April 9, 2022
Fred
Gordo
These are fantastic smokes, full flavor, consistent smokes. I pick them up in samplers when on sale.
5
5
1
April 27, 2022
Dave
Gordo
AJ Fernandez does it again and again. One great cigar after another.
5
5
1
May 30, 2022
Boon
Gordo
Very pleasant smoking.
4
5
1
June 4, 2022
JOSEPH R.
Gordo
Good construction pleasant to taste smell and look at. These are great cigars and when JR puts them on sale you gotta have it. Gordo is my favorite out of Toros, churchills, and robustos.
5
5
1
September 3, 2022
Andrew
Gordo
Wonderful cigar,AJ Fernandez as always nails it!
5
5
1
October 1, 2022
Anthony
Gordo
Too Spicy. I will avoid trying AJ in the future.
1
5
1
December 31, 2022
Changyu R.
Gordo
Well constructed medium to full flavor-great compliment to some Crown Royal Apple
5
5
1
March 7, 2023
Michael W.
Gordo
This cigars is steady and consistent. Truly enjoyable
5
5
1
June 7, 2023
Jerry G.
Gordo
Excellent smoke. Flavor is good and burns evenly. will buy again.
5
5
1
June 8, 2023
Ephraim T.
Gordo
AJ does it again!
Outstanding!
5
5
1
June 13, 2023
GREG H.
Gordo
Bought a box of ten without having tried them before because JR had what appeared to be a great deal and the Montecristos I've had before (especially the White Label) were excellent. Positives: The cigar puts out a prolific amount of smoke and the draw is very easy. Definitely spicy, but that's not a negative. The downside is that these are very high maintenance - burn is consistently uneven, tunneling a big issue on two of the first three in the box. Despite all the positive reviews below, my experience made me wonder if others have had similar experiences, explaining why they've been on sale at 60%+ below retail.
2
5
1
June 16, 2023
Steve
Gordo
A little soft, nice flavor, draws a little too easily. The wrapping is overkill and a waste.
4
5
1
June 30, 2023
Mike
Gordo
Excellent
5
5
1
July 8, 2023
Steven F.
Gordo
You can’t go wrong with this cigar. Smooth draw and even burn
5
5
1
July 9, 2023
JGallego
Gordo
I am always amazed at the beauty of one of these sticks after it is disrobed of all of it's wrappers. Chocolate box pressed, minimal veins and great color consistency. The draw is always a bit firm but still very pleasant, with a palate of dark chocolate, coffee, some minerals and toast with a clean and slightly spicy finish. Good draw and medium smoke volume. Only fault is the couple of touch-ups needed along the way to relight or promote even burn. In my portfolio of daily go-to's....
5
5
1
July 10, 2023
Cohibaba
Gordo
Nice burn. Smooth taste with just enough bite.
4
5
1
July 24, 2023
Todd D.
Gordo
Excellent Cigar
5
5
1
July 28, 2023
Richard
Gordo
I don’t think you can get a better smoke unless you have Cubans . Every chance I get when on sale I could never have enough. I have been smiling Cigar for over 50 years
5
5
1
October 18, 2023
Big N.
Gordo
I have been smoking for 50 lots of Cubans . Unless you have a good Cuban you will not smoke a better cigar …
5
5
1
October 18, 2023
Big N.
Gordo
The montecristo cigar is an outstanding cigar. If you don't have a good humidor or have any knowledge about cigars then maybe you should ask. AJ Fernandez puts out quality first rate cigars. The montecristo is a staple when you talk about cigars. Yes like everything else sometimes you might get that one that didn't make the cut. It's ok ..these cigars are exceptional.. Try machine made and see what quality you get there. NONE.
5
5
1
November 24, 2023
Enrique
Gordo
These are very smooth with very good taste. Great burn and ash. Consistent. The Gordo size is perfect in this box pressed cigar. They are not overly strong as far as nicotine kick. Being an AJ blend and rated full strength, I was afraid they might be too strong for me. Not so. I would rate the strength on the lower end of full, maybe even somewhere between medium and full. If you can get them on sale, they’re a good value for this quality.
5
5
1
December 31, 2023
Jeff
Gordo
one of the best there is
5
5
1
March 18, 2024
cliff f.
Gordo
Absolutely fantastic! I can't rave about these cigars enough! Recently took them on a camping trip with friends, and they were an absolute hit. My buddies couldn't get enough of them and even planned to buy some for themselves after the trip!
5
5
1
April 23, 2024
Jeff G.
Gordo
Great flavor, Creamy smooth, burns well
5
5
1
May 12, 2024
ET
Gordo
I bought these cigars when j R's was running a special it is a very mild medium flavor burn very well because structure was excellent and it had a very smooth and creamy smoke flavor just like all money crystals can't go wrong with these
5
5
1
June 1, 2024
ET
Gordo
My second favorite Montecristo! The only better, in my opinion, is the 1935 Anniversary and the price of those has gone through the roof!
5
5
1
July 10, 2024
Danceswithtrees
Gordo
I recently tried this at a local lounge and was blown away by the taste and how smooth it was, this has earned a permanent spot in my humidor
5
5
1
August 9, 2024
Daren
Gordo
I was really looking forward to trying these as I love the toro and Churchill vitolas. However these do not draw as well and the flavor I get from the other sizes just isn't there in these. In addition, the 2 I've smoked out of the box have had wrapper cracking and peeling issues that really ruin the whole experience. I suppose that is likely a storage issue which is disappointing too. Everything else I get from JR is in great condition. I'll kerp trying them, but I would have to recommend sticking to the Churchill or Toro.
2
5
1
August 26, 2024
John
Gordo
Extremely BALANCED! That is what comes to mind when smoking this cigar that and SOFT SMOOTH SMOKE also FLAVORFUL as can be wow I just received the Gordos have the churchills on the way but compared to the baby figurados this is a whole different experience! My favorite AJ cigar without a doubt. The crazy thing is that I expect the churchills will be even better because I accidentally purchased these so I’m excited to get the churchhills (which is what I meant to order the first time)
Crazy part I ordered these Thursday and I’m smoking them Saturday no other company can get cigars 3 states away that fast THANKS JR!
5
5
1
September 14, 2024
Ryan k.
Gordo
These are amazing cigars and no fault to the manufacturer. I bought three boxes and they all came dry. Most definitely JR's fault for not storing these properly. Another reason for them being on sale!
3
5
1
September 15, 2024
Andrew K.
Gordo
These are very tasty and quality cigars. Worth the money.
5
5
1
September 29, 2024
Fernando A.
Gordo
One of AJ’s best cigars
5
5
1
September 30, 2024
Jesse S.
Gordo
I usually like this cigar, but the box I received were extremely dry and not a good smoke.
1
5
1
December 3, 2024
Wallace T.
Gordo
These are in my regular rotation, great deal for a great stick
5
5
1
December 11, 2024
JR
Montecristo Crafted by AJ Fernandez
Gordo 6 × 58 MXCAJG
A hot new JR Exclusive offering , the Montecristo Crafted by A.J. Fernandez cigar is a collaboration between the famous Altadis' Grupo de Maestros and AJ Fernandez—one of the most talented cigarmakers in the biz. Gordo, a hefty 6 x 58-ring stick, features a Mexican San Andrés binder, and aged long filler tobaccos from Nicaragua, and H...
6
58
Parejo
Ecuador Sumatra
San Andrés
Honduras / Nicaragua
Nicaragua
Full
Oscuro
Box of 10
Retail Price
$180.80
JR Price
$90.71
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$90.09
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