The Hoyo de Monterrey Epicure No.2 one of the brand’s symbols and one of the most popular Habanos format in the world. It is, without a doubt, one of the Robustos most appreciated by the Habanos smoker. It is a trend format, which has the most recognized characteristics of the brand, such as the smoothness of its blend and its sweet, delicate and aromatic character, which gives this Habano great elegance and complexity, represents well the quality and sense of the blend. The Hoyo de Monterrey Brand guarantee the security that we will not find any type of edges or aggressiveness in the mouth, which makes them really savory for those who like soft cigars.
– Montefortuna Cigars
Bought from –
Montefortuna Cigars
Information:
Wrapper: Cuban
Binder: Cuban
Filler: Cuban
Origin: Cuba
Factory: Habanos S.A. (Vuelta Abajo region)
Aging (if any): 5 years (Box date of June 2019)
Single (MSRP): $25 (Varies)
Box (MSRP): $625 (Varies)
Availability: Available outside the US
Size: 4.7 x 50
Band/Packaging:
Classic Hoyo band, this one came in a 15 pack (5 packs of three)
Wrapper:
Milk chocolate brown, minimal veins
Construction:
Well packed, a few slight soft spots
THE REVIEW
Cold draw:
Earth, cedar, musk
First third:
Pepper, spices, cedar, musky, cuban twang
Retro:
Sweetness, milk chocolate
Second third:
Milk chocolate, cedar, slight pepper, musky, slight dark fruit, floral
Burn:
Excellent
Smoke:
Lots of smoke
Final third:
Milk chocolate, cedar, slight pepper
Retro:
Milk chocolate, peanut, coffee
Duration:
1 hour 20 minutes
Conclusion:
With so much age on this one, I expected some very smooth notes, and that is exactly what I got. From the light up the strong cedar muskiness was not overpowering, but rather offered depth and roundness without being so upfront. The pepper and cuban twang sat in the background complimenting the more prominent notes. In the second third the milk chocolate and cedar were most distinguished, and a dark fruit and floral note wavered in and out, with pepper and muskiness in the background. As the cigar smokes the milk chocolate becomes stronger and stronger, and it’s delicious. Cedar is the primary complimentary note as the cigar comes to a finish. Overall, this is a great Cuban blend for any smoker, as many say. Great flavor notes, and with some age, the smoothness only adds to the overall flavor, getting a score of 94.
