Charming little cigar with great flavor
I discovered these recently and I'm hooked. Perfect size for a quick smoke, great flavor for the format, and they come at a very reasonable price. My new go-to for casual smoking.

Product Presentation: Box of 25 Tubos
First Third:
The initial draws reveal the classic Montecristo cedar core, immediately identifiable and elegantly restrained. Notes of toasted almonds and dry hay emerge, carried by a perfect resistance that builds smoke density without effort. The burn line remains razor-sharp, establishing the construction quality synonymous with the brand's highest standards.
Mid-Section:
As the cigar settles into its rhythm, the medium body reveals layers of café con leche and unsweetened cocoa powder. Subtle leather surfaces on the retrohale, adding depth. The tubed format has preserved the tobacco's freshness, and it shows in the clean, precise flavour delivery. Earth tones develop gently beneath the cream.
Final Third:
The Petit Tubos finishes with a measured increase in intensity. The earth and leather become more prominent, while the cocoa darkens. A mineral quality adds sophistication. The cedar and almond from the opening persist through the long finish—a complete Montecristo experience in the convenient Mareva format.
| Feature | Details |
| Primary | Cedar wood, toasted almonds, café con leche |
| Secondary | Unsweetened cocoa, dry hay, subtle leather |
| Finish | Mineral earth, dry cedar, lingering cocoa |
Founded in 1935 by Alonso Menendez, the Montecristo brand takes its name from Alexandre Dumas' literary masterpiece, 'The Count of Monte Cristo,' which was famously read aloud to the torcedores in the factory. The Petit Tubos offers the brand's signature profile in a practical, humidity-protected format ideal for the smoker on the move.
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Montecristo Petit Tubos
$320.00
The Montecristo Petit Tubos is a Mareva (Petit Corona) format Cuban cigar with a 42 ring gauge, presented in boxes of 25 Tubos or packs of 3. Each cigar is encased in a sleek aluminum tube that preserves optimal humidity and protects the wrapper during travel.
Suited to smokers seeking the full Montecristo experience in a concise 30-to-45-minute session, the Petit Tubos is the quintessential lunch-break cigar — ideal for business trips, golf outings, or humidor rotation. Equally appealing to dedicated enthusiasts and curious newcomers.
Crafted using exclusively Vuelta Abajo tobacco, the Petit Tubos maintains the brand's rigorous construction standards with a triple-cap application and impeccable draw. The tubed presentation ensures every cigar arrives in pristine condition. The overall character is medium-bodied and classically Montecristo — cedar, leather, and roasted coffee form the core, with the intimate 42 ring gauge allowing the wrapper to drive the profile. A reliable, travel-ready format from the world's bestselling Cuban brand.
Every Montecristo Petit Tubos from Cuban Cigars For Sale is guaranteed authentic, sourced through verified Habanos channels, and shipped worldwide with humidity-sealed packaging.
| Brand | Montecristo |
| Ring Gauge | 42 |
| Length | 129 mm (5.1") |
| Strength | Medium |
| Size | Mareva |
| Vitola | Mareva |
| Primary | Cedar wood, toasted almonds, café con leche |
| Secondary | Unsweetened cocoa, dry hay, subtle leather |
| Finish | Mineral earth, dry cedar, lingering cocoa |
2 reviews
I discovered these recently and I'm hooked. Perfect size for a quick smoke, great flavor for the format, and they come at a very reasonable price. My new go-to for casual smoking.
The Montecristo Petit is exactly what it claims to be — a small, well-made Cuban cigar with good flavor. Nothing fancy, nothing complicated. Cedar, cream, a touch of sweetness. About 20 minutes and done. I keep a box at my desk and smoke one on afternoon breaks. It's the kind of cigar that brightens a regular day without being an event.
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