Length: 7 5/8"
Ring Gauge: 49
Strength: Light
Packaging: Box of 25
Vitola: Priminentes
Smoking Time: 75 Minutes
DOUBLE CORONAS
A mighty cigar with a surprisingly subtle and creamy flavour. It rocketed to stardom when the second issue of Cigar Aficionado rated a late '80s example 99 out of 100. Still a cigar to be reckoned with.
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 the San Juan y Martínez 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 seeking a delicate yet aromatic Habano that is lighter on the palate yet exudes great elegance and complexity.
The brand is renowned for its Double Corona and the prestigious Epicure series, which includes 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.
