Hoyo de Monterrey Epicure Especial Tubed Cigar - 1 Single

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Description Ref # HO1702

Length: 5 1/2" 
Ring Gauge: 50 
Strength: Light 
Packaging: 1 Single Tubed Cigar

Vitola: Gordito 
Smoking Time: 45 Minutes

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 flavour of Hoyo de Monterrey's blend makes it an attractive choice for those who seek a delicate yet aromatic Habano that is lighter to the taste but with great elegance and complexity. 

Hoyo de Monterrey was the first brand to introduce a Petit Robusto in 2005, the 50 ring gauge size with a shorter length to suit those who like thicker formats, but do not always have the time to enjoy them.

Tasting Notes

93 / 100

"...Smoking this cigar is like chewing on a luxurious caramel, as its sweetness is profoundly dense and elegant. Notes of coffee bean and chocolate-covered almonds add to its richness..."

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by Seth on Saturday 11 August, 2012
Constuction looks superb, and has a nice and easy draw. It is mild and creamy, with plentiful of smoke. That lasts about an 1 half hours or so. Absolutely great cigar!
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by Herdeep on Friday 03 August, 2012
These are a great cigar; not too strong and not too mild a truly great cigar. These are a regular in my cigar jar; half of my cigar jar is filled with the Epicure Especial. The Epicure is a very smooth cigar; at no point did I experience any bitterness or harshness. A great smoke anytime, anywhere in the summer or winter.
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by Mr on Tuesday 01 June, 2010
At my first try of one of these I felt disappointed...probably because I was expecting more intense flavour from a name like Epicure Especial. However my first impression was wrong. I have just taken the time to try one of these again and approached it this time with a more open mind... I think the first time I was especting a punch in the mouth of flavour while not remembering that this after all was a Hoyo. Hoyo are more of a light to medium flavoured cigar and this one is no exception. The Epicure is a very smooth cigar, there is no bitterness here, for what is quite a young cigar. It has definite old but light tanned leather undertones coupled with what recognise as a taste of a subtle honey blossom, great for a english summer afternoon smoke. This is an easy smoke, a real relaxer, rather then a smack in the mouth of flavour... And now I have let my Epicure lay for a short time I am convinced they will probably just get better with age.
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