Villazon & Co.
Hoyo de Monterrey
Villazon & Co. Hoyo de Monterrey is a medium strength cigar made in Honduras at Villazon & Co.. It pairs Ecuador (Sumatra) wrapper; Honduras binder; Honduras & Nicaragua filler. The catalog lists 2 sizes, from 5 × 50 to 6 × 52.
- Maker
- Villazon & Co.
- Wrapper
- Ecuador (Sumatra)
- Binder
- Honduras
- Filler
- Honduras & Nicaragua
- Country
- Honduras
- Factory
- Villazon & Co.
- Strength
- medium
- Sizes
- 2 · 5 × 50 to 6 × 52
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsVillazon & Co. Hoyo de Monterrey uses an Ecuador (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-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
2 in the catalogWhat to try next
matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factoryVillazon & Co. Hoyo de Monterrey questions
What does Villazon & Co. Hoyo de Monterrey taste like?
Villazon & Co. Hoyo de Monterrey uses an Ecuador (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 Villazon & Co. Hoyo de Monterrey?
Villazon & Co. Hoyo de Monterrey is listed as medium strength. Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
Is Villazon & Co. Hoyo de Monterrey 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 Villazon & Co. Hoyo de Monterrey made?
Villazon & Co. Hoyo de Monterrey is made in Honduras at Villazon & Co., according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Villazon & Co. Hoyo de Monterrey use?
Villazon & Co. Hoyo de Monterrey uses an Ecuador (Sumatra) wrapper over a Honduras binder, with Honduras & Nicaragua filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Villazon & Co. Hoyo de Monterrey come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 2 sizes: Robusto (5 × 50) and Toro (6 × 52). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Villazon & Co. Hoyo de Monterrey?
For a 6-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 Villazon & Co. Hoyo de Monterrey?
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 Villazon & Co. Hoyo de Monterrey?
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.