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Hoyo de Monterrey Double Corona BOX OF 25 AB

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Established by Jose Gener in 1865, the name roughly means "valley of Monterrey," a particularly fertile site in the Vuelta Abajo, which had been farmed by Gener since at least 1860. This Cuban cigar offers a lighter flavour and a wide range of sizes, the largest of which are much celebrated. The Le Hoyo series was introduced about 1970 and presents a stronger flavour

Further Information about this fine Cuban Cigar

 

Hoyo de Monterrey owes its origin to the town of San Luis y Martinez, which lies at the heart of theVuelta Abajo tobacco region. Here the Hoyo de Monterrey plantation, can be reached through a gate on the town’s main square inscribed "Hoyo de Monterrey. José Gener. 1860’.  "Hoyo" literally means a "hole’ and in this case describes the low-lying position of the plantation on the fertile banks of San Juan y Martinez river.

José Gener, a Catalan, 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 best-known sizes are the Double Corona and the Epicure Nos. 1 and 2

This Cuban cigar line offers the signature woodiness that people refer to when talking about cigar flavor profiles. Other hints would include leather, cocoa, brown sugar, latte and others.  Strength ranges from mild to just below medium and the Double Corona is often refered to as the finest DC in the world.

Cuban Cigar Review

Hoyo de Monterrey Double Corona

7 5/8 x 49 double corona

reviewed by Cameron M

When you smoke a Hoyo de Monterrey double Corona you have time to consider what to write in a review, as it is a large cigar that was a pleasure to smoke.

I paired this wonderful double corona with a Grangestone 12 year old single malt scotch.

The wrapper was a 3/6 the draw was perfect.

When I first lit this cigar the cool smoke tasted of roasted coffee and dry leather with notes of cedar. The same tones remained right to the end, though with increased intensity and strength.

I consider this a medium strength cigar with an rating of 92/100.

CA Magazine's most recent rating was a 92/100 in June 2011