Hoyo De Monterrey - Epicure No 2 - Single
Hoyo De Monterrey - Epicure No 2 - Single
A single cigar, the ideal way to try this size before committing to a box.
One of Havana's best-loved robustos: delicate, aromatic and approachable.
Hoyo de Monterrey was first used as a brand in 1865 by José Gener, named after his plantation at San Juan y Martínez in the Vuelta Abajo; the gate still bears his name. Habanos class the classic Hoyo range as light in flavour: delicate, aromatic and elegant.
Connoisseurs' notes
Published reviewers commonly describe the Epicure No.2 as having cedar, nuts, honey and vanilla.
Summarised from published tasting notes (Cigar Aficionado and specialist tobacconists).
Recognition
- Cigar Aficionado 93 – No.9 of the Top 25 Cigars of 2016
Specifications
| Marque | Hoyo de Monterrey |
|---|---|
| Factory size (vitola) | Robusto |
| Shape | Robusto |
| Length | 124 mm (4⅞") |
| Ring gauge | 50 |
| Strength | Light (Habanos classification) |
| Smoking time | 45–55 minutes (approx.) |
| Origin | Cuba · tobacco from the Vuelta Abajo |
Storage & smoking
Keep in a humidor at 65–70% relative humidity and around 16–18°C. Cut just above the cap line and toast the foot gently before lighting; smoke slowly and let it rest between draws.
Genuine Habanos, supplied through Hunters & Frankau, the official UK importer. You must be 18 or over to purchase tobacco products.