Lamboinee Posted July 29, 2022 Share Posted July 29, 2022 Can anyone provide some perspective on the differences between a Montecristo and a Montecristo Open Regatta? Fairly new to Habanos and this forum. I am working on building up a solid inventory of cigars in my aging humidor. As I begin to collect cigars I am finding it difficult to determine what differences there are between different lines. This is important because I am limited on what I can buy and I do not want to waste money on a whole box of something if it is the same or very similar to something that I already have. Case in point - I recently found a box of Montecristo Open Regatas. I have several sizes of montecristo already, but I am completely unfamiliar with the Regata. The Regata intrigues me because 1) I can actually obtain a box of them at a reasonable price, and 2) the size of this vitola is exactly the range that I prefer. Any help or guidance is greatly appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSXCIGAR Posted July 29, 2022 Share Posted July 29, 2022 The only Monte Open worth buying is the Eagle. The rest are, well, frequently the butt of jokes around here. I'll leave it at that. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBirdman Posted July 29, 2022 Share Posted July 29, 2022 56 minutes ago, Lamboinee said: Can anyone provide some perspective on the differences between a Montecristo and a Montecristo Open Regatta? Fairly new to Habanos and this forum. I am working on building up a solid inventory of cigars in my aging humidor. As I begin to collect cigars I am finding it difficult to determine what differences there are between different lines. This is important because I am limited on what I can buy and I do not want to waste money on a whole box of something if it is the same or very similar to something that I already have. Case in point - I recently found a box of Montecristo Open Regatas. I have several sizes of montecristo already, but I am completely unfamiliar with the Regata. The Regata intrigues me because 1) I can actually obtain a box of them at a reasonable price, and 2) the size of this vitola is exactly the range that I prefer. Any help or guidance is greatly appreciated. As @NSXCIGAR alluded to, you won't find much love around here for the Monte Open series. Without piling on, I'll just say they are very different from the rest of Montecristo. If you're looking for a profile similar to what you've got, look elsewhere (unless what you've got is Monte Open!). If you're hesitant about jumping into whole boxes, keep an eye out for 1/4 boxes on 24:24. You'll usually see a few each week. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuzz Posted July 29, 2022 Share Posted July 29, 2022 Welcome to FOH! Don't forget to introduce yourself here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post BrightonCorgi Posted July 29, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted July 29, 2022 The open series are lighter body cigar that tastes like an very aged cigar (papery maybe). It is marketed toward being an accompanying cigar rather than the main event. Great for having with beers or on the golf course. They have a cleaner after taste than most Habanos. I'd like to revisit them actually. Never bought a box, but had a few here and there over the years. It's a cigar that has appeal for the right setting. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post rcarlson Posted July 29, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted July 29, 2022 They're being polite. Not me. Put your bucks towards something worthwhile. They suck. 5 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuzz Posted July 29, 2022 Share Posted July 29, 2022 58 minutes ago, BrightonCorgi said: It's a cigar that has appeal for the right setting. When you've run out of newspaper to roll up and smoke? 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDonTX Posted July 29, 2022 Share Posted July 29, 2022 1 hour ago, Fuzz said: When you've run out of newspaper to roll up and smoke? Dang 😂 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post NSXCIGAR Posted July 29, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted July 29, 2022 3 hours ago, BrightonCorgi said: The open series are lighter body cigar that tastes like an very aged cigar (papery maybe) I think you're right--I had a Regatta that tasted just like a 1986 Sunday New York Times. 1 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lamboinee Posted July 29, 2022 Author Share Posted July 29, 2022 Seems there is a clear distaste for them....but now I want to smoke one just to see how bad it is. lol. smoke 'em all. Thanks for the input. I will not be making the box purchase. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Bill Hayes Posted July 29, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted July 29, 2022 Mate, forget the Open series. Garbage. Buy some Monte 5 and 4 singles from here then try a Monte 2. If you can control your smoking and smoke slow, then try the Monte Especiales #2 thin gauge cigar. Cheers. Then get back to us with your thoughts. It would be interesting to read someone that's a little unfamiliar with cubans. Cheers mate and enjoy the journey. You'll find the folk here very helpful if you are humble and do the right thing. All the best. 9 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctorossi Posted July 29, 2022 Share Posted July 29, 2022 18 hours ago, Lamboinee said: I recently found a box of Montecristo Open Regatas. ... lying in the street? 😁 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSXCIGAR Posted July 30, 2022 Share Posted July 30, 2022 6 hours ago, Doctorossi said: ... lying in the street? 😁 Yeah, I think there's a few in the dumpster behind my house as well. The bums keep refusing to take it. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Tstew75 Posted July 30, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted July 30, 2022 Avoid all Open. Park your coin into a box of Especiales No. 2, you won't be sorry 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nevrknow Posted July 30, 2022 Share Posted July 30, 2022 4 minutes ago, Tstew75 said: Avoid all Open. Park your coin into a box of Especiales No. 2, you won't be sorry Amen. Those ESP 2’s are incredible. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tstew75 Posted July 30, 2022 Share Posted July 30, 2022 16 minutes ago, Nevrknow said: Amen. Those ESP 2’s are incredible. Most of these seem to be rolled at Camajuani [Villa Clara]....LAU>REG>SOP>EBP.....I don't know what they're doing down there, but they roll some great stuff year after year *sorry for the thread hijack!* 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCgarman Posted July 30, 2022 Share Posted July 30, 2022 Monte Opens are basically the laughing stock of Habanos cigars. The ugly freckled kid in class everybody laughs at. There is good reason they are readily available in these times of shortfalls. NOBODY WANTS THEM. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fugu Posted July 31, 2022 Share Posted July 31, 2022 On 7/29/2022 at 8:46 AM, Lamboinee said: Seems there is a clear distaste for them....but now I want to smoke one just to see how bad it is. lol. smoke 'em all. This! This exactly. We all have been there at some point. Try it out for yourself. Smoke, buy, smoke, repeat. Try ageing a little. Or at least give fresh cigars some rest in the open (‘dry boxing‘) for full enjoyment. Try out a diverse range of singles before committing to whole boxes. Buy singles, samplers, Petacas 3er, 4er, 5er, quarter boxes (6er) like Rob is regularly putting up. You can’t build up a ‚solid inventory‘ of cigars on the „ideas“ of others. Listen? - sure! but find out critically for yourself. Plus: your taste will develop, and preferences will change. Perhaps the Opens are perfect for you at this very moment, who knows (might try the Regata). These cigars are selling, some folks must be smoking them - while probably not the most seasoned ones 💨. Me, I recently stocked up heavily on JLP Brevas & Short Cazzies, Quintero Panetelas. Gathered last available boxes of Boli T3. Had never bought them and still wouldn’t had I observed what others say, including most cigar-publications. 😂😈 But perhaps I got the palate of a goat. So, don’t listen to me either! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lamboinee Posted November 20, 2022 Author Share Posted November 20, 2022 On 7/31/2022 at 3:32 AM, Fugu said: Smoke, buy, smoke, repeat Well.... I'm doing it. . progress slow. But you're right, it's the only way. Just like when I started with NCs. I even got some vag taps to try as a more affordable cc option. I usually love a good vag tap. But I've never had a vageuros tapadores. But why not right?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSXCIGAR Posted November 20, 2022 Share Posted November 20, 2022 15 minutes ago, Lamboinee said: vageuros tapadores. You should try the Vagine Justthetipos. Just make sure they don't have loose draws and a nice aroma. 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lamboinee Posted November 20, 2022 Author Share Posted November 20, 2022 1 minute ago, NSXCIGAR said: You should try the Vagine Justthetipos. Just make sure they don't have loose draws and a nice aroma Es que lo Ella dije! Lol. El Tipo Dipo No. 2.... Better get tested mam. I think we're on to something here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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