Date Added: Sunday 10 May, 2015
by Tommy
£38.99
Having heard good things about the Hoyo De Monterrey Epicure No 2, I decided it was time to give it a go. The first thing to note about this cigar is its appearance on the eye. From the rich warm colour of the wrapper, to the bold double band printed in red, gold and white, this cigar seemingly oozes real quality. The feel of the cigar is compact without being too rigid, which should hopefully allow for a good draw. Finished with a tidy double cap, simply holding this cigar makes me feel more elegant.
Upon lighting, the first few draws bring with it a smooth creamy taste, with hints of wood and chocolate. As I progress, the burn is excellent, with delicate white spots visible in the ash. The draw is good also.
Into the second third of the cigar, the smoothness remains, however a hint of cinnamon begins to emerge, along with further intensified flavours of chocolate and wood. The burn remains excellent at about thirty minutes into this medium bodied cigar.
Flavours remain similar into the final third of the cigar, with a smooth creamy taste, complimented by subtle hints of tobacco and even leather. The burn throughout is fantastic, although removing the bands in one piece proved difficult, something that will prove annoying to anyone like myself who likes to collect these.
In summary, I was certainly impressed by this cigar and consider it a valuable asset to my humidor. Flavours remain consistent throughout; however strength can vary slightly, which is not necessarily a bad thing. For me, this would remain as a cigar for better occasions, in the company of friends and family, as opposed to an evening smoke by myself.
If you are looking for a good Cuban cigar which is reasonably priced, yet quality in terms of appearance and taste, then this cigar is well worth your time.
