Hoyo de Monterrey
Classic
Hoyo de Monterrey Classic is a medium strength cigar made in Honduras at STG Danlí. It pairs Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper; Connecticut Broadleaf binder; Honduran, Nicaraguan and Dominican filler. It comes in one listed size, 6⅛ × 50.
- Maker
- Hoyo de Monterrey
- Wrapper
- Ecuadorian Sumatra
- Binder
- Connecticut Broadleaf
- Filler
- Honduran, Nicaraguan and Dominican
- Country
- Honduras
- Factory
- STG Danlí
- Strength
- medium
- Sizes
- 1 · 6⅛ × 50
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsHoyo de Monterrey Classic uses an Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper. Sumatra wrappers tend toward earth, cinnamon and a mild sweetness. That is the leaf's general character, not a tasting note for this cigar.
How to smoke it
rules of thumb- Time: plan on about 1 hour to 1 h 30 min for a 6.125-inch size.
- When: Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
- Pair with: cognac, a brown ale, or coffee.
- 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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What does Hoyo de Monterrey Classic taste like?
Hoyo de Monterrey Classic uses an Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper. Sumatra wrappers tend toward earth, cinnamon and a mild sweetness. That is the leaf's general character, not a tasting note for this cigar; log a smoke in CigarMind to record your own.
How strong is Hoyo de Monterrey Classic?
Hoyo de Monterrey Classic is listed as medium strength. Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
Is Hoyo de Monterrey Classic good for beginners?
Usually, yes. Medium strength is manageable for most newer smokers who smoke slowly after eating. Smoke it slowly, a puff a minute or so, and do not inhale.
Where is Hoyo de Monterrey Classic made?
Hoyo de Monterrey Classic is made in Honduras at STG Danlí, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Hoyo de Monterrey Classic use?
Hoyo de Monterrey Classic uses an Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper over a Connecticut Broadleaf binder, with Honduran, Nicaraguan and Dominican filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Hoyo de Monterrey Classic come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 1 size: Governor (6⅛ × 50). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Hoyo de Monterrey Classic?
For a 6.125-inch size, plan on about 1 hour to 1 h 30 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 drink goes with Hoyo de Monterrey Classic?
With a Sumatra wrapper, common pairings are cognac, a brown ale, or coffee. Match the drink's weight to the cigar's: lighter drinks for milder cigars, darker spirits for fuller ones.
What cigars are similar to Hoyo de Monterrey Classic?
Cigars with a similar build include Bolívar Cofradia, 5 Vegas Classic and Don Marcos. They share Sumatra wrapper, medium strength, made in Honduras. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.