Altadis USA is one of the few companies who does not rely on one individual to develop their new blends. Instead, Altadis uses a group of tobacco and cigar blending experts from different countries to use their experience and knowledge to create some of the most exquisite cigars in the market today. This group of people are called the Grupo de Maestros, and the Montecristo Artisan series was created to showcase each of these Maestros as each of the blends released under these series will be rolled by a team of skilled rollers under the Maestro's guidance. Due to this nature, the Montecristo Artisan Series cigars are limited edition and incorporate some of the best tobaccos the company has.