Brands like this were first introduced in 1966 as a secondary value line to the Montecristo brand, primarily marketed to the French market. It is one of the few brands in Havana that produces exclusively handmade cigars, as is the Diplimaticos line at the Jose Marti factory. The Montecristo cigars are also all produced at the Jose Marti factory. This cigar is also classified as medium-bodied to full-bodied.