OK ... I bit on this one.
I received and email offer for 2 singles of the Vintage 2000, the ones that come in the glass tube that have '2000 Celebration' in yellow on it ... for $18.
Back in the middle of 1999, the folks at the Montecristo factory wanted to release a special cigar to commemorate the new millennium. So they produced a one-time run of a bold blend of special cigars wrapped with their prized Habana 2000 wrapper. This limited production cigar was only made in one a special size (7 x 50). They also decided to package these cigars in individual glass tubes, and placed them in a very special, hand lacquered box of 12.
This is their hyperbole:
We believe that our limited inventory of these special cigars are all that is left from the unique production run. Just like a fine wine, they are designated with the year of production, hence they were called the millennium cigar. Here is an opportunity to acquire finely aged premium cigars, at an affordable price. If you have been an aficionado for some time, you will remember other great vintage releases in the industry. Remember the Dunhill 1989's, the Macanudo 84 and 93's, and the Partagas 150's? which are selling today for more than 10 times their original list prices (if you can find them). Just like those other esteemed marks, the Montecristo 2000's will soon be gone forever. If you'd like to try a few cigars without diving into a whole box, here's your opportunity to try a piece of history. We've got a specially selected pack of 2 singles for you, for only $18.00, which is an outstanding price for a piece of history.
I fired one up this morning, and it started out pretty mild, typical of the Dominican Monte's. But it developed into a pretty tasty, toasty flavored smoke. I actually had a hard time putting down this monster of a cigar. It just seemded to get better with every puff ... and it left me with a very pleasant aftertaste.
Anyone else have any experience with this cigar?