Hoyo de Monterrey (Cuba)
Palmas Extra
Hoyo de Monterrey (Cuba) Palmas Extra is a mild strength cigar made in Cuba at Habanos. It pairs Cuban (Vuelta Abajo) wrapper; Cuban binder; Cuban (Vuelta Abajo) filler. It comes in one listed size, 5½ × 40.
- Maker
- Hoyo de Monterrey (Cuba)
- Wrapper
- Cuban (Vuelta Abajo)
- Binder
- Cuban
- Filler
- Cuban (Vuelta Abajo)
- Country
- Cuba
- Factory
- Habanos
- Strength
- mild
- Sizes
- 1 · 5½ × 40
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsCigarMind has no sourced tasting notes for Hoyo de Monterrey (Cuba) Palmas Extra yet.
How to smoke it
rules of thumb- Time: plan on about 55 minutes to 1 h 25 min for a 5.5-inch size.
- When: A mild cigar suits a morning coffee, a first cigar, or anyone still finding their range.
- Pace: about a puff a minute keeps it cool and lets the flavors change from third to third. Do not inhale.
- Before lighting: cut just above the cap line, toast the foot evenly, and take a cold draw to check it.
Sizes
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matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factoryHoyo de Monterrey (Cuba) Palmas Extra questions
How strong is Hoyo de Monterrey (Cuba) Palmas Extra?
Hoyo de Monterrey (Cuba) Palmas Extra is listed as mild strength. A mild cigar suits a morning coffee, a first cigar, or anyone still finding their range.
Is Hoyo de Monterrey (Cuba) Palmas Extra good for beginners?
Yes. It is listed as mild to mild-medium, which is where most smokers start. Smoke it slowly, a puff a minute or so, and do not inhale.
Where is Hoyo de Monterrey (Cuba) Palmas Extra made?
Hoyo de Monterrey (Cuba) Palmas Extra is made in Cuba at Habanos, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Hoyo de Monterrey (Cuba) Palmas Extra use?
Hoyo de Monterrey (Cuba) Palmas Extra uses a Cuban (Vuelta Abajo) wrapper over a Cuban binder, with Cuban (Vuelta Abajo) filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Hoyo de Monterrey (Cuba) Palmas Extra come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 1 size: Cremas (5½ × 40). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Hoyo de Monterrey (Cuba) Palmas Extra?
For a 5.5-inch size, plan on about 55 minutes to 1 h 25 min. That is a rule of thumb of 10 to 15 minutes per inch at a relaxed pace, a puff about once a minute.
What cigars are similar to Hoyo de Monterrey (Cuba) Palmas Extra?
Cigars with a similar build include Quai d'Orsay (Cuba) Ambassadeur (Edición Regional Andorra) and Rafael González (Cuba) 88 (ER Asia Pacifico 2016). They share mild strength, made in Cuba, same factory. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.