I have a 5'er of Montecristo Media Noche No. 2 currently resting, and a 5'er of Platinum Toro's on the way. I have heard many good things about Montectristo, especially the CC. Any opinions on the NC versions I mentioned above? Are they worth the average stick price of $5 -$7 ea?

Another I am interested in trying is the Julius Caesar, anyone tried any of these?

I enjoyed the Media Noche from a few years back, not sure if it's still the same as I haven't had one in a loooong time.
The JCaesar didn't do much for me personally but ymmv!

Have not tried the Media Noche or Platinum, but really enjoy the Espada. Enough that I'm willing to pay retail (for singles). At the $11-14 price point, they're not an everyday smoke however.

My favorite was the Delacroix tubos.

Never to come back.

I enjoy the white label as a change of pace. The new blend isn't bad either.

I haven't had more than one or two of the non-cc Montecristos so I wouldn't know.

On the other hand, last night I had a nice #2 that Ben sent me about 6 months ago. My friend and I met up last night for a couple cigars. I bought the first round and shared a HdM EE with him and I had the Monte. He bought the second round.

Platinum is decent.

Media Noche is ok in robusto only.

Agree with Jamie on the platinum, although lots of better cigars for the same price...

The espada is a really hot seller right now... Haven't had one so I can't comment but only heard good things... Except for the price...

Is that the ones with the fancy box? I liked them...

I' ve had the Media Noche in robusto and thought it was just okay as nothing reallly stood out to me. I've also had the Jacopa no 2 and thought that was okay definitely not worth msrp to me. The dominican Montecristo's don't do anything for me as well as for a lot of people but give me a Cuban no 2 and i'm in heaven.

Would love to actually try a CC, have not been lucky enough to run across one yet. Though maybe in the near future, but one can only hope.....

Mooch

I had a Montecristo Epic Selection '07 that was gifted to me (2 actually still have one).

It was pretty good actually, reminded me of an AJ Fernandez only twice the price.

Obviously I wouldn't buy one because if I wanted an AJ Fernandez smoke, I can get them for 3 bucks a stick... but in any case, it wasn't bad.

Monte #2s however (Hope it smoked well for you Anthony), oh yeah!!!!!!!!!!!

These Platinum's I bought are supposed the be vintage 1999.

Had a few NC, would not buy them again.

LMAO

NC - Monte Jacopo no2 was gifted to me over on sns. Solid.

I have a no2 CC, not sure when I'll spark it up.

Non Cuban Monty's are mediocre at best,,,


wheel,,

I haven't been able to.....

Why would you pay $5.00 to $7.00 a stick for "decent" or "ok.? You can pay a whole lot less and get a whole lot more with other sticks.

:-#