Hoyo de Monterrey

Hoyo de Monterrey (Cuban)

Hoyo de Monterrey (Cuban) is a medium strength cigar made in Cuba at Hoyo de Monterrey. It pairs Cuban wrapper; Cuban binder; Cuban filler. The catalog lists 5 sizes, from 5⅝ × 46 to 7⅝ × 49.

Maker: Hoyo de Monterrey
Wrapper: Cuban
Binder: Cuban
Filler: Cuban
Country: Cuba
Factory: Hoyo de Monterrey
Strength: medium
Sizes: 5 · 5⅝ × 46 to 7⅝ × 49

Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.

What it tastes like

what the wrapper usually brings

CigarMind has no sourced tasting notes for Hoyo de Monterrey (Cuban) yet.

How to smoke it

rules of thumb

Time: plan on about 1 h 10 min to 1 h 45 min for a 7-inch size.
When: Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
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.

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Sizes

5 in the catalog

Jeanne d'Arc7 × 35 · Cuban›Corona Grande6¼ × 42 · Cuban›Epicure No. 15⅝ × 46 · Cuban›Churchills7 × 47 · Cuban›Double Coronas7⅝ × 49 · Cuban›

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From the desk

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Hoyo de Monterrey (Cuban) questions

How strong is Hoyo de Monterrey (Cuban)?

Hoyo de Monterrey (Cuban) is listed as medium strength. Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.

Is Hoyo de Monterrey (Cuban) 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 (Cuban) made?

Hoyo de Monterrey (Cuban) is made in Cuba at Hoyo de Monterrey, according to manufacturer and trade sources.

What wrapper does Hoyo de Monterrey (Cuban) use?

Hoyo de Monterrey (Cuban) uses a Cuban wrapper over a Cuban binder, with Cuban filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.

What sizes does Hoyo de Monterrey (Cuban) come in?

The CigarMind catalog lists 5 sizes: Jeanne d'Arc (7 × 35), Corona Grande (6¼ × 42), Epicure No. 1 (5⅝ × 46), Churchills (7 × 47) and Double Coronas (7⅝ × 49). Each size has its own page with the full blend.

How long does it take to smoke Hoyo de Monterrey (Cuban)?

For a 7-inch size, plan on about 1 h 10 min to 1 h 45 min. That is a rule of thumb of 10 to 15 minutes per inch at a relaxed pace, a puff about once a minute.

Smoking one?

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