Hoyo De Monterrey Churchill Aged & Rare 1999 - Box of 25

CHURCHILL AGED AND RARE 1999

A limited release from the Hunters & Frankau Aged & Rare programme, this Hoyo de Monterrey Churchill (vintage 1999) showcases over two decades of careful maturation. Originally rolled in Cuba and subsequently aged under ideal conditions, it delivers a refined, mellow profile characteristic of well-aged Hoyo de Monterrey - soft cedar, cream, gentle sweetness, and subtle earthy undertones with a smooth, elegant finish. Presented in the classic Churchill vitola, this is a rare collector’s cigar offering exceptional balance, complexity, and provenance for the discerning aficionado.

Length: 7"
Ring Gauge: 47
Strength: Light 

Vintage: 1999
Packaging: Box of 25
Vitola: Churchill
Smoking Time: 60+ Minutes 

Like all those of this brand, its flavour has that saline aftertaste that we always like to find in good cigars. If a definition was needed of a cigar's flavour, Hoyo de Monterrey is where that rare mixture is most appreciable - sweet and salty at the same time - a rare and exquisite combination. This is a true cuban classic, one of a kind.

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.