GordoLast 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.451
July 26, 2019
Tug H.
GordoBought these as a gift551
September 8, 2019
Albert C.
GordoVery good burn,451
October 11, 2019
Jonathan N.
GordoThe best551
April 3, 2020
Michael S.
GordoAnyting AJ Fernandez551
April 7, 2020
Robert b.
Gordogreat cigar...a favorite551
April 27, 2020
JOHN G.
GordoLove everything about this stick451
April 27, 2020
Richard H.
GordoGreat cigar, well constructed. Awesome flavor..smooth draw551
April 27, 2020
Walter I.
GordoExpensive, but a good taste. It also burns slow, so it's not ideal for a quick smoke.551
July 26, 2020
Bobby H.
GordoThis 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)351
August 22, 2020
Anthony S.
GordoCigar 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: 100551
October 2, 2020
Jeolmo@Optonline.Net
GordoFantastic full flavored and full bodied cigar.551
January 20, 2021
Ron B.
GordoThis is one of my top 5 cigars. The draw and flavor are amazing. You'll always find these beauties in my humidor.551
June 20, 2021
Joseph S.
GordoThese 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.551
September 2, 2021
Gdjthe2cman
GordoVery smooth draw and great flavor!551
October 13, 2021
Josh S.
GordoPerfect AJ cigar. No comparison551
November 26, 2021
Claudio
GordoBy 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.551
December 15, 2021
Joseph S.
GordoJust not a very good cigar. The taste is simply not there. And taste is my number one priority.251
April 4, 2022
GG
GordoSome 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.551
April 9, 2022
Fred
GordoThese are fantastic smokes, full flavor, consistent smokes. I pick them up in samplers when on sale.551
April 27, 2022
Dave
GordoAJ Fernandez does it again and again. One great cigar after another.551
May 30, 2022
Boon
GordoVery pleasant smoking.451
June 4, 2022
JOSEPH R.
GordoGood 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.551
September 3, 2022
Andrew
GordoWonderful cigar,AJ Fernandez as always nails it!551
October 1, 2022
Anthony
GordoToo Spicy. I will avoid trying AJ in the future.151
December 31, 2022
Changyu R.
GordoWell constructed medium to full flavor-great compliment to some Crown Royal Apple551
March 7, 2023
Michael W.
GordoThis cigars is steady and consistent. Truly enjoyable551
June 7, 2023
Jerry G.
GordoExcellent smoke. Flavor is good and burns evenly. will buy again.551
June 8, 2023
Ephraim T.
GordoAJ does it again!
Outstanding!551
June 13, 2023
GREG H.
GordoBought 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.251
June 16, 2023
Steve
GordoA little soft, nice flavor, draws a little too easily. The wrapping is overkill and a waste.451
June 30, 2023
Mike
GordoExcellent551
July 8, 2023
Steven F.
GordoYou can’t go wrong with this cigar. Smooth draw and even burn551
July 9, 2023
JGallego
GordoI 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....551
July 10, 2023
Cohibaba
GordoNice burn. Smooth taste with just enough bite.451
July 24, 2023
Todd D.
GordoExcellent Cigar551
July 28, 2023
Richard
GordoI 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 years551
October 18, 2023
Big N.
GordoI have been smoking for 50 lots of Cubans . Unless you have a good Cuban you will not smoke a better cigar …551
October 18, 2023
Big N.
GordoThe 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.551
November 24, 2023
Enrique
GordoThese 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.551
December 31, 2023
Jeff
Gordoone of the best there is551
March 18, 2024
cliff f.
GordoAbsolutely 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!551
April 23, 2024
Jeff G.
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 Honduras, surrounded by a black and oily Ecuadorian Sumatra Oscuro wrapper. Full bodied, this flawlessly crafted gem is brimming with lip-smacking notes of licorice earth, espresso, leather, and spice, punctuated by a lovely sweet, aroma. Experience yet another savory Montecristo blend that’s destined to become a modern-day classic, and order a box of 10 from JR Cigar today !