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Hoyo de Monterrey Epicure No. 1 Cigar - Cabinet of 25

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Description Ref # HO1000

Length: 5 5/8"
Ring Gauge: 46
Strength: Light

Packaging: Cabinet of 25
Vitola: Corona Gordas
Smoking Time: 45 Minutes

HOYO DE MONETERREY

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. 

The brand is renowned for its Double Corona and for the prestigious Epicure series, the No.1 and No.2, to which the longer Epicure Especial was added in 2008. There is also a range of vitolas known as the Le Hoyo Series. These are generally accepted to be slightly stronger and spicier than the brand’s classic range.

All sizes are ‘tripalarga, totalmente a mano’ – long filler, totally handmade using filler and binder leaves from the Vuelta Abajo tobacco zone.

EPICURE NO. 1

A long standing favourite amongst the admirers of this classic Corona Gorda. Lighter tasting than the Punch Punch or Cohiba Siglo IV, but plenty of fragrant complexity nonetheless.

Tasting Notes

This is a medium bodied cigar, it has an even burn with a very nice draw. It also has lots of earthly flavours, like hazelnut and coffee. A wonderful afternoon smoke.

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89 / 100

"Woody in character overall, this toro draws and burns evenly. It picks up a big almond note, along with a slight tanginess and a toasty, woody finish..."

CIGAR AFICIONADO

Packaging
Cabinet of 25
Ring Gauge
46
Length
5.6250000000 inches
Strength
Light
Vitola
Corona Gorda
Region
Cuban
Smoke Time
35 minutes
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by Peter on Saturday 11 May, 2013
My first review of my first Hoyo Epicure No.1 Great looking cigar with double banding and very good construction minimum veining and very smooth The draw is excellent with tastes of fruit and malt in first and second thirds with spice coming in for the final third Burn was good with a nice aroma and lasted 1 1/2 hours To sum up the Hoyo Epicure No 1 Construction: excellent Draw: excellent Strength: medium throughout Taste: fruity, malt for first and second thirds then with added cool spice for the final third Burn: good Aroma: nice Overall: this is a fabulous cigar which in my opinion is better than the Epicure No.2 and well worth getting these in your humidor Score: I score these 93/100 Like a milder fruitier D4 will definitely be getting more of thes
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by ArchivedCgarsReviews on Saturday 27 October, 2007
Oooh yes, this is now one of my top 3. Very well rolled, looks good enough to eat, unlit aroma of sweet, floral tobacco. Lit the flavours ooze out, starting off mild (for a Havana) then eases its way to a firm medium flavour and body. Floral, cocoa, vanilla, very complex and delicious. Very creamy and smooth, unlike the Epicure 2 which is much spicier. Personally I prefer it over the Epi 2. written by A. Dyer
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by ArchivedCgarsReviews on Saturday 27 October, 2007
This is a nice size cigar with a great wrapper. Very complex with a lot of leather, chocolate and earthy undertones. It will fill the room with a heavy aroma that is very nice. The burn is good all the way through and the ash a grayish black in color. I never had to relight the cigar through the whole smoke. These are a very nice smoke any time of day and very creamy. written by Roy
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by ArchivedCgarsReviews on Saturday 27 October, 2007
Despite minor construction flaws, an absolute delight to smoke. Very complex, full bodied, even burn/draw. Fantastic spice and cocoa, with a finish you much experience. One of the very best. written by Michael
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by ArchivedCgarsReviews on Saturday 27 October, 2007
One of the best drawing Cubans I have ever had. Starts out with lots of smoke and light flavor of honey. Grows into some leathery flavor mid way and finishes slightly spicey with some almond hints. Darn near burned my finger tips trying to smoke all of it. A truly superb smoke! written by Kizersoesa
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