Hoyo de Monterrey

Palmas Extra

Hoyo de Monterrey Palmas Extra is a cigar made in Cuba. It pairs Cuban wrapper; Cuban binder; Cuban filler. It comes in one listed size, 5.51 × 40.

Maker: Hoyo de Monterrey
Wrapper: Cuban
Binder: Cuban
Filler: Cuban
Country: Cuba
Sizes: 1 · 5.51 × 40

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 Palmas Extra yet.

How to smoke it

rules of thumb

Time: plan on about 55 minutes to 1 h 25 min for a 5.51-inch size.
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

1 in the catalog

Palmas Extra5.51 × 40 · Cuban›

From the desk

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Hoyo de Monterrey Palmas Extra questions

Where is Hoyo de Monterrey Palmas Extra made?

Hoyo de Monterrey Palmas Extra is made in Cuba, according to manufacturer and trade sources.

What wrapper does Hoyo de Monterrey Palmas Extra use?

Hoyo de Monterrey Palmas Extra 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 Palmas Extra come in?

The CigarMind catalog lists 1 size: Palmas Extra (5.51 × 40). Each size has its own page with the full blend.

How long does it take to smoke Hoyo de Monterrey Palmas Extra?

For a 5.51-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.

Smoking one?

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