When Rafael Nodal and AJ Fernandez crafted the Montecristo 1935 Edicion Diamante, they built on the success of the original Montecristo 1935, a '95'-rated, #2 cigar of 2021, creating a medium-full bodied Nicaraguan puro that showcases complex flavors of cocoa, earth, soft pepper, and creaminess. Featuring a filler of three Esteli tobaccos, a Criollo binder from Ometepe, and a silky Jalapa hybrid wrapper, this cigar earned a 93-point rating and a spot in the top 25 cigars of 2023 for its dynamic profile of pepper, leather, earth, roasted nuts, baking spices, and dark chocolate—making it a must-have for any cigar enthusiast.