Length: 5 5/8"
Ring Gauge: 42
Strength: Light
Packaging: 1 Single
Vitola: Corona
Smoking Time: 35 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.
LE HOYO DU ROI
Once a match for Davidoff's Chateau Latour size, although lighter in taste and boasting a distinguished aroma. As with so many classic Coronas, this vitola has been discontinued in Havana.
An easy draw and relaxing smoke, spicy, medium strong flavours but not too much pepper. A well enjoyed smoke.
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88 / 100
"Covered in a matte natural wrapper, this corona draws well, delivering sweet wood and earth flavors that are balanced out with sweet cocoa notes. A pleasant, medium-bodied cigar..."
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