In July 1935 Alonso Menéndez purchased the Particulares Factory makers of the popular Particulares brand and the lesser-known Byron. Immediately after its acquisition he created a new brand named Montecristo.Montecristo cigars are respected worldwide for their consistency and boldness. Now hand-rolled in the Dominican Republic Montecristo cigars were originally made in Cuba and we are proud to draw on this rich history by carrying several different Montecristo lines. From the earthy medium-bodied White label of Montecristo cigars to the unique flavors of the Afrique line which is made with the highly prized Cameroon wrapper and a precise combination of Cuban-seed tobaccos from Nicaragua Peru and Tanzania Thompson Cigar is sure to have the selection of cigars you need. Try the precisely aged Platinum line of Montecristo cigars with a Sumatra wrapper and a three-country blend of fillers or keep it traditional with the classic imaginative flavors of the original Montecristo cigar.