Hoyo De Monterrey
Year of foundation: 1865
Tobacco Country: Cuba
Tobacco Procedence: Vuelta Abajo
Factory: La Corona
Established in 1865 by José Gener in the Vuelta Abajo region, Hoyo de Monterrey (“Valley of Monterrey” in Spanish) refers to the typical geography of the farmland used for the premium tobacco plantations. There is also a Hondurian Hoyo de Monterrey cigar brand that was started after the Cuban revolution. However, the original brand is Cuban Hoyo de Monterrey that is mentioned here.
The Hoyo de Monterrey brand is known to roll excellent quality mild-medium cigars in various sizes, the most famous being the Hoyo De Monterrey Epicure No.2, the Hoyo De Monterrey Epicure De Luxe and the Hoyo De Monterrey Epicure Especial.
Around the middle of the 20th century, the Le Hoyo series was launched for a Swiss distributor, A. Dürr Co, and these cigars are generally stronger than the regular Hoyos.
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Hoyo de Monterrey Souvenir de Luxe - 5 cigars
$99.00The Hoyo de Monterrey Souvenir de Luxe is a light-medium bodied Petit Corona, 5⅛″ (129 mm) by 42 ring gauge. This cigar provides a compact yet sophisticated smoking experience. Smooth, creamy, and highly enjoyable, it complements a wide range of pairings. Its outstanding quality ensures satisfaction for any smoker. Featuring prominent flavors of fruit, smoke, and honey, the Hoyo de Monterrey "Souvenir de Luxe" is meticulously crafted to deliver a light and smooth smoke with delightful fruity and honeyed undertones. Its gentle profile appeals to aficionados of mild yet flavorful Havanas, seeking an elegant and complex smoking experience. A reliable choice for moments of relaxation and indulgence. Learn More -
Hoyo de Monterrey Petit Robusto - 3 cigars
$59.00The Hoyo de Monterrey Petit Robusto is a jewel from the Hoyo brand, a delicate smoke, 4" (102mm) long, of 50 ring gauge, and comes in a 15 cigars box. Learn More -
Hoyo de Monterrey Le Hoyo du Maire SLB - 25 cigars
$299.00The Hoyo du Maire is part of Le Hoyo Series and is of Small Panetela/Entreactos format, 30 ring gauge and 3.9 inches (100mm) in length. This cigar is part of the Le Hoyo series, a special series made for a Swiss distributor in the years 1940's and, as the cigars from this series, is pretty different than other Hoyo de Monterrey. The Hoyo du Maire, is a medium to full flavored cigar, with tobacco and wood as main flavors. There are also lots of toasted aromas, and notes of leather, cream and a bit of tea notes. Despite being a pretty short smoke, not more than half an hour, but still manages to provide the typical Cuban "twang" with a lot of complexity, while never being over powerful. This is a very good choice for a first Cuban smoke. Learn More -
Hoyo de Monterrey Le Hoyo de San Juan - 25 cigars
$749.00The Hoyo de San Juan from Hoyo de Monterrey is a tasty medium-bodied geniales, with 54 ring gauge and 5.9” (150mm) long and comes in a box of 25 cigars. Released at the 2014 Habanos Festival, this big ring gauge cigar is reminiscent of the old brand, but with a modern twist that appeal to many big ring gauges aficionados. It sports a new band which reads “Serie Le Hoyo” but as any Hoyo de Monterrey, it is hand rolled only using tobacco from San Juan y Martínez district, where the brand was born in 1865. It is of light to medium flavor, very aromatic and rich smoke. One of the best Hoyo out there. Has a great potential for aging, which would make it even smoother. Learn More -
Hoyo de Monterrey Le Hoyo de Rio Seco - 25 cigars
$899.00The Hoyo de Monterrey Le Hoyo de Rio Seco is a big cigar, a creamy and rich Robusto Extra shape, 56 by 5.5” (140mm) long and comes boxes of 25 cigars. Learn More -
Hoyo de Monterrey Epicure No.3 SLB - 25 cigars
$679.00The Hoyo de Monterrey Epicure No.3 is a medium bodied Robusto, 4.92” (125mm) by 54 ring gauge, and comes in a box of 25 cigars. First released in Spain in September 2023, it is a new vitola, marking a departure from the traditional shapes of the Epicure line. The production name for this entirely new format is "Originales," and is the fourth addition to the popular "Línea Epicure" range. With its excellent construction and richly layered flavor profile, the Epicure No. 3 undoubtedly deserves a place in any regular cigar rotation.
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Hoyo de Monterrey Epicure No.3 SLB - 10 cigars
$269.00The Hoyo de Monterrey Epicure No.3 is a medium bodied Robusto, 4.92” (125mm) by 54 ring gauge, and comes in a box of 10 cigars. First released in Spain in September 2023, it is a new vitola, marking a departure from the traditional shapes of the Epicure line. The production name for this entirely new format is "Originales," and is the fourth addition to the popular "Línea Epicure" range. With its excellent construction and richly layered flavor profile, the Epicure No. 3 undoubtedly deserves a place in any regular cigar rotation.
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Hoyo de Monterrey Epicure No.2 - 3 cigars
$89.00The Hoyo de Monterrey Epicure No.2 is a top-notch smooth Robusto from Habanos SA, 4.9” (143mm) long, of 50 ring gauge, and comes in a pack of 3 cigars. Learn More -
Hoyo de Monterrey Epicure No.2 - 15 cigars (packs of 3)
$449.00The Hoyo de Monterrey Epicure No.2 is a top-notch smooth Robusto from Habanos SA, 4.9” (143mm) long, of 50 ring gauge, and comes in a 15 cigars box. Learn More -
Hoyo de Monterrey Epicure No.1 Tubos - 3 cigars
$89.00The Hoyo de Monterrey Epicure No.1 is a smooth Corona Gorda, 5.6” (143mm) long, of 46 ring gauge, and comes in aluminum tubes in a pack of 3 cigars. It is a cigar of the next to perfect construction; the wrapper is smooth and slightly oily. It is smoking beautifully and the draw on this cigar is flawless. On top of that, the flavor profile of this stogie is incredible. Definitely a must-try for all the fans of Corona Gorda vitolas. There are flavors of wood, earth, hay and nuts. There is also lots of creamy espresso, and some mineral notes. It might not be the most complex cigar, but it nevertheless won’t let you indifferent. Some delicate touches of pepper also spice up the Epicure No.1, whereas in terms of strength, it never goes over a medium body. Very similar to a Partagas or a Romeo y Julieta in term of appearance and flavor profile. It also has a great potential for ageing. Learn More -
Hoyo de Monterrey Epicure No.1 Tubos - 15 cigars (packs of 3)
$329.00The Hoyo de Monterrey Epicure No.1 is a smooth Corona Gorda, 5.6” (143mm) long, of 46 ring gauge, and comes in aluminum tubes in a 15 cigars box. It is a cigar of the next to perfect construction; the wrapper is smooth and slightly oily. It is smoking beautifully and the draw on this cigar is flawless. On top of that, the flavor profile of this stogie is incredible. Definitely a must-try for all the fans of Corona Gorda vitolas. There are flavors of wood, earth, hay and nuts. There is also lots of creamy espresso, and some mineral notes. It might not be the most complex cigar, but it nevertheless won’t let you indifferent. Some delicate touches of pepper also spice up the Epicure No.1, whereas in terms of strength, it never goes over a medium body. Very similar to a Partagas or a Romeo y Julieta in term of appearance and flavor profile. It also has a great potential for ageing. Learn More -
Hoyo de Monterrey Short Hoyo Piramides Limited Edition 2011 - 10 cigars
$139.00Out of stock
The Hoyo de Monterrey Short Hoyo Piramides EL 2011 is a light-medium Figurado, 5.3” (135mm) long, of 46 ring gauge, and comes in a 10 cigars box. This new vitola packs all the typical Hoyo de Monterrey complex flavors, which have a soft aroma. This Edición Limitada seems to be made purposely for Hoyo de Monterrey fans and lighter flavors cigars aficionados. It is a very smooth cigar, ideal for newcomers who want to discover what a Habano is about. Learn More -
Hoyo de Monterrey Regalos LE 2007 - 25 cigars
$279.00Out of stock
The Hoyo de Monterrey Regalos LE 2007 is a smooth medium-full Corona Extra, 5.4” (137mm) long, of 46 ring gauge, and comes in a 25 cigars box. Learn More -
Hoyo de Monterrey Petit Robusto SLB - 25 cigars
$499.00Out of stock
The Hoyo de Monterrey Petit Robusto is a smooth and refined Habano, 4" (102mm) long, of 50 ring gauge, and comes in a 25 cigars box. Learn More -
Hoyo de Monterrey Petit Robusto - 15 cigars (packs of 3)
$299.00Out of stock
The Hoyo de Monterrey Petit Robusto is a jewel from the Hoyo brand, a delicate smoke, 4" (102mm) long, of 50 ring gauge, and comes in a 15 cigars box. Learn More -
Hoyo de Monterrey Petit Belicosos Travel Case 2017 - 15 cigars
$529.00Out of stock
The Hoyo de Monterrey Petit Belicosos is a new vitola, 52 ring gauge by 4.9” (125mm) long and comes in an elegant travel humidor of 15 cigars. Learn More -
Hoyo de Monterrey Palmas Extra - 25 cigars
$259.00Out of stock
The Hoyo de Monterrey Palmas Extra is a delicious and affordable medium Habano, with a 40 ring gauge, 5.5” (140mm) long and comes in a box of 25 cigars. A very nice Corona, that has a strong woodsy flavor, coupled with a subtle spiciness. Never too strong, nor too complex, this vitola appeals to all Cuban aficionados, that are looking for an everyday smoke easy on the wallet. Learn More -
Hoyo de Monterrey Le Hoyo du Roi SLB - 25 cigars
$329.00Out of stock
VINTAGE CIGAR: November 2000 - The Hoyo de Monterrey Hoyo Du Roi discontinued since 2009, is a sweet medium Corona, 5.6” (142mm) long, of 42 ring gauge, and comes in a 25 cigars box. Learn More -
Hoyo de Monterrey Le Hoyo du Prince SLB - 25 cigars
$149.00Out of stock
The Hoyo de Monterrey Hoyo Du Prince is a sweet and mild Corona, 5.1” (130mm) long, of 40 ring gauge, and comes in a 25 cigars box. The Le Hoyo Series was created apart from the Hoyo de Monterrey line, this explains the difference in names and shapes of the cigars. The Le Hoyo cigars are thinner and they are slightly stronger than the regular Hoyo de Monterrey. The Hoyo du Prince hovers around a mild to medium, which main aromas are of wood, earth and leather. There is a lot of sweetness in the aromas, lots of creaminess, some honey, some nuts, and some fruit notes also add to the richness. The spices are also always present, but never too strongly, just a tingle on the lips. Overall a mild and rich cigar, perfect for a morning cigar. Pretty affordable. A cigar that ages very well, 2 years of ageing are recommended. Learn More -
Hoyo de Monterrey Le Hoyo du Gourmet SLB - 25 cigars
$159.00Out of stock
The Hoyo de Monterrey Hoyo Du Gourmet is an exquisite Slim Panetela, 6.7” (170mm) long, of 33 ring gauge, and comes in a 25 cigars box. Learn More
