Hoyo de Monterrey Epicure No. 2 / Cabinet of 50

Description

Length: 4 7/8″   Ring Gauge: 50

Hoyo de Monterrey owes its origin to the town of San Juan y Martinez, which lies at the heart of the Vuelta Abajo zone. Here the Hoyo de Monterrey plantation, one of the great Vegas de Primera, can be reached through a gate on the town’s main square inscribed “Hoyo de Monterrey. Jose Gener. 1960.”

“Hoyo” literally means “hole” and in this case describes the low-lying position of the plantation on the fertile banks of San Juan y Martinez river.  Jose Gener, a Spaniard from Tarragona, first used the name of his vega on a brand of Habanos in 1865.

The Hoyo de Monterrey Epicure No.2 is one of the world’s most popular cigar, and for good reason. This cigar is handmade using the very best tobacco leaves in Vuelta Abajo.

The construction is flawless and contains a double band, which gives it a very classy appearance. It provides a pleasant, smooth smoke and strong tobacco taste that’s not too overpowering, giving it just enough room for the cocoa, dried fruit and cinnamon flavours to shine through. Even when the leaves are young it has an even combustion – although it’s best left stored in a humidor for a while.

The Hoyo de Monterrey is a cigar for seasoned smokers; however, novices are encouraged to give it a try to see just how complex and flavoursome they can be.

Length: 4 7/8″
Ring Gauge: 50
Strength: Light
Packaging: Cabinet of 50 Cigars
Vitola: Robusto
Smoking Time: 45 Minutes