Reviews

Date Added: Tuesday 01 June, 2010

Hoyo de Monterrey Epicure Especial Cigar - Box of 10 by Mr

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.

Date Added: Saturday 22 May, 2010

H. Upmann Magnum 46 Cigar - Cabinet of 25 by Thomas

Wow! What a cigar! From the magnificent presentation of the cigar itself with its finely rolled outer shell, double golden labels, triple cap, to its sparklingly aroma of creamy chocolate and coffee. The length and gauge is just perfect, which reflects the overall taste! The draw was not too easy and not too strenuous, with the ideal amount of white smoke being bellowed out. The construction is well packed and holds itself even towards the final 1/3 of the cigar! The ash holds for around 2cm. The taste as I said is wonderful, with it starting off a little strong on the palette but eventually mellows down to a medium roast of chocolate and coffee. It took 80 minutes to smoke this bad boy, and boy was it worth it!

Date Added: Monday 03 May, 2010

Hoyo de Monterrey Double Coronas Cabinet Selection Cigar - 1 Single by Richard

Easy draw and even burn, right to the nub. Starts mild, then changes completely after about an hour into a more full flavoured cigar, giving you another hour of bliss. Richard Surrey.

Date Added: Monday 03 May, 2010

Hoyo de Monterrey Epicure No. 2 Cigar - 1 Single by Richard

My favorite smoke. Easy draw, even burn. Medium flavour, with masses of creamy smoke. Paradise. Richard Surrey.

Date Added: Monday 13 October, 2008

H. Upmann Magnum 46 Cigar - 1 Single by Alastair

Very nice smoke, with a very distinctive change of flavours from light to spicy as it gets going.

Date Added: Tuesday 30 September, 2008

H. Upmann Connoisseur No. 1 Cigar - 1 Single by Alastair

Poorly constructed with a large hole 1/3rd into the cigar. Had to re-cut it several times to get it properly lit. VERY disappointing.