Hoyo de Monterrey
Excalibur Dark Knight
Hoyo de Monterrey Excalibur Dark Knight is a medium-full strength cigar made in Honduras at STG Danlí. It pairs Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro wrapper; Connecticut Broadleaf binder; Nicaraguan, Honduran and Dominican filler. It comes in one listed size, 6½ × 54.
- Maker
- Hoyo de Monterrey
- Wrapper
- Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro
- Binder
- Connecticut Broadleaf
- Filler
- Nicaraguan, Honduran and Dominican
- Country
- Honduras
- Factory
- STG Danlí
- Strength
- medium-full
- Sizes
- 1 · 6½ × 54
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 Excalibur Dark Knight uses a Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro wrapper. Connecticut broadleaf wrappers tend toward dark chocolate, molasses and a heavy 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 h 5 min to 1 h 40 min for a 6.5-inch size.
- When: Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
- Pair with: port, stout, or a sweet bourbon.
- 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 Excalibur Dark Knight taste like?
Hoyo de Monterrey Excalibur Dark Knight uses a Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro wrapper. Connecticut broadleaf wrappers tend toward dark chocolate, molasses and a heavy 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 Excalibur Dark Knight?
Hoyo de Monterrey Excalibur Dark Knight is listed as medium-full strength. Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
Is Hoyo de Monterrey Excalibur Dark Knight good for beginners?
It is a stronger cigar. Most newer smokers are better served starting milder and working up to it. Smoke it slowly, a puff a minute or so, and do not inhale.
Where is Hoyo de Monterrey Excalibur Dark Knight made?
Hoyo de Monterrey Excalibur Dark Knight is made in Honduras at STG Danlí, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Hoyo de Monterrey Excalibur Dark Knight use?
Hoyo de Monterrey Excalibur Dark Knight uses a Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro wrapper over a Connecticut Broadleaf binder, with Nicaraguan, Honduran and Dominican filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Hoyo de Monterrey Excalibur Dark Knight come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 1 size: Dark Knight I (6½ × 54). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Hoyo de Monterrey Excalibur Dark Knight?
For a 6.5-inch size, plan on about 1 h 5 min to 1 h 40 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 Excalibur Dark Knight?
With a broadleaf wrapper, common pairings are port, stout, or a sweet bourbon. 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 Excalibur Dark Knight?
Cigars with a similar build include Punch Deluxe, CAO America and Camacho American Barrel-Aged. They share broadleaf wrapper, medium-full strength, made in Honduras, same factory. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.