I much anticipated trying the new Media Noche (Edmundo) from Montecristo. If you're a big Montecristo fan, this should be fair choice. The cigar burned evenly, stayed lit, and had an exceptional aroma. In contrast, the taste was somewhat harsh, but softened up a little towards the last third (definitely the best part). The draw was a little harder than expected from a cigar of this caliber. If you're not a die hard Montecristo fan, for the price an Arturo Fuente Don Carlos will give you a lot more for your money. If you have to have a Montecristo, a Habana 2000 is a much better choice than the Media Noche. Not a bad cigar, but not a great one either.

I have to say that I was a little disappointed in the Media Noche. I grew up playing golf with my papa and all he smoked was Montecristo's. I bought a few of the churchills and I felt that even though it drew perfectly the falvor was a bit harsh. I love maduro wrapped cigars like the Graycliff 1666 and the Gurkha Beast. I guess the Media Noche hit the tastebuds that didn't appeal to me.

The #3 Media Noche is a nice entry into the maduro arena for Monte; starts well, burns evenly, and stays smooth until the last inch, where it turns slightly harsh. Nice, typical maduro flavors with a hint of sweetness. But the competition from ITC Super Fuerte Maduro and Onyx Reserve put the Monte MN in third place, and for substantially less money.