The Montecristo Brillantes 2024 Year of the Dragon Cigar is a limited edition cigar released by Habanos S.A. to celebrate the Lunar New Year. Crafted with a carefully selected blend of tobaccos from the Vuelta Abajo region of Cuba, this cigar features a sleek, dark wrapper leaf with a subtle sheen. It’s unusual to see a Montecristo in red packaging, as brown and yellow have always been its signature colors, but scarlet and gold play perfectly into the theme of Chinese Lunar New Year, and the box is designed to denote exclusivity.

The Montecristo Brillantes 2024 Year of the Dragon Cigar pays tribute to the Year of the Dragon, a revered symbol in Chinese culture representing power, strength and good fortune. The cigar’s shape is inspired by the dragon’s iconic silhouette, with a distinct tapering form that narrows towards the head.

Upon lighting, the Montecristo Brillantes 2024 Year of the Dragon Cigar delivers a smooth, medium-bodied profile with notes of cedar, roasted coffee and a hint of sweet spice. The draw is effortless, allowing the cigar to burn slowly and evenly. As it progresses, the flavors develop additional complexity, culminating in a refined, satisfying finish.

Limited to only 5,000 numbered boxes worldwide, the Montecristo Brillantes 2024 Year of the Dragon Cigar is a must-have for both Montecristo enthusiasts and collectors seeking a truly unique smoking experience. Its exquisite presentation and superior craftsmanship make it an ideal celebratory cigar or gift for the Lunar New Year.

Referred to as Venerables in Cuban cigar factories, the Montecristo Brillantes 2024 Year of the Dragon Cigar measures 5 inches by 53 ring gauge and comes in 18-count boxes. Each cigar is finished with a footband to remind us that this release celebrates the Chinese zodiac. Every Brillantes box is NFC-enabled, just like last year’s Cohiba Siglo de Oro, which commemorated the Year of the Rabbit. The chip was installed for authenticity verification as well as an interactive means to provide information about the product.