Hoyo de Monterrey
La Amistad Silver
Hoyo de Monterrey La Amistad Silver is a medium-full strength cigar made in Nicaragua at Tabacalera AJ Fernandez Cigars de Nicaragua. It pairs Ecuadorian Habano wrapper; Nicaraguan (Condega, Estelí) filler. The catalog lists 3 sizes, from 5 × 50 to 6⅞ × 48.
- Maker
- Hoyo de Monterrey
- Wrapper
- Ecuadorian Habano
- Filler
- Nicaraguan (Condega, Estelí)
- Country
- Nicaragua
- Factory
- Tabacalera AJ Fernandez Cigars de Nicaragua
- Strength
- medium-full
- Sizes
- 3 · 5 × 50 to 6⅞ × 48
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 La Amistad Silver uses an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper. Habano-seed wrappers tend toward pepper, cedar, leather and baking spice. 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 55 minutes to 1 h 25 min for a 5.5-inch size.
- When: Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
- Pair with: bourbon, rye whiskey, or a black 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 La Amistad Silver taste like?
Hoyo de Monterrey La Amistad Silver uses an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper. Habano-seed wrappers tend toward pepper, cedar, leather and baking spice. 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 La Amistad Silver?
Hoyo de Monterrey La Amistad Silver is listed as medium-full strength. Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
Is Hoyo de Monterrey La Amistad Silver 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 La Amistad Silver made?
Hoyo de Monterrey La Amistad Silver is made in Nicaragua at Tabacalera AJ Fernandez Cigars de Nicaragua, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Hoyo de Monterrey La Amistad Silver use?
Hoyo de Monterrey La Amistad Silver uses an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper, with Nicaraguan (Condega, Estelí) filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Hoyo de Monterrey La Amistad Silver come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 3 sizes: Churchill (6⅞ × 48), Robusto (5 × 50) and Pancho (5½ × 52). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Hoyo de Monterrey La Amistad Silver?
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 drink goes with Hoyo de Monterrey La Amistad Silver?
With a habano wrapper, common pairings are bourbon, rye whiskey, or a black 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 La Amistad Silver?
Cigars with a similar build include Montecristo Monte by Montecristo AJ Fernandez, Diesel Unlimited and AJ Fernandez New World Dorado. They share habano wrapper, medium-full strength, made in Nicaragua, same factory. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.