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 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.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 - 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 Primaveras Year of the Ox 2021 - 18 cigars
$1,499.00Out of stock
The Hoyo de Monterrey Primaveras is a 2021 special release Habano, a 6.62” (167mm) by 48 ring gauge, and comes in a luxury box of 18 cigars. It is celebrating the Chinese zodiac calendar, 2021 being the year of the Ox, which brings prosperity and wellness. The number 8 is considered a lucky number in the Chinese culture and it is pronounced ‘Fa’ which can be translated to ‘well off’ and ‘getting rich in a short time’. Presented virtually by the Habanos distributor for the Southeast Asia region, the 18 cigars come in an elegant enameled red and gold box, with the words “Year of the Ox” printed on the lid. The cigar is a Grand Corona, or more precisely a vitola de galera called Hermosos No. 1, which was previously used for the Montecristo Dantés Edición Limitada 2016, the Romeo y Julieta Hermosos No. 1 Edición Limitada 2003 and a La Casa del Habano exclusive release, the San Cristobal Mercaderes. Like all Hoyo de Monterrey cigars, it is medium in strength, so it shouldn’t be paired with something too strong, but is a great morning cigar which should only get better with some ageing. 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 Maravillas Coleccion Habanos 2015 - 20 cigars
$2,499.00Out of stock
The Hoyo de Monterrey Maravillas Colección Habanos 2015 is a massive medium strength 9“ long cigar (233mm) by 55 ring gauge and comes in an unique book-shaped box with 20 cigars. Its appropriately named vitola is “Giant Robusto”. Only 2,000 boxes have been made in Cuba, so no wonder this gem is so rare but legendary. Do not miss this rare item that will please any Habanos connoisseur and collectors. 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 Depute SLB - 25 cigars
$369.00Out of stock
The Hoyo de Monterrey Hoyo Du Depute is a celebrated medium bodied Short Panetela, 4.3” (110mm) long, of 38 ring gauge, and comes in a 25 cigars box. Learn More -
Hoyo de Monterrey Le Hoyo du Depute 25 cigars (packs of 5)
$319.00Out of stock
The Hoyo de Monterrey Hoyo Du Depute is a renowned medium bodied Short Panetela, 4.3” (110mm) long, of 38 ring gauge, and comes in 5 packs of 5 cigars. This particular batch is vintage and it has the box code SEP 04 - MPC. Learn More -
Hoyo de Monterrey Le Hoyo des Dieux SLB CAB - 50 cigars
$399.00Out of stock
The Hoyo de Monterrey Hoyo des Dieux is an elegant mild-medium Long Corona, 6.1” (155mm) long, of 42 ring gauge, and comes in a 50 cigars cabinet. Learn More -
Hoyo de Monterrey Le Hoyo de San Juan Tubos - 15 cigars (packs of 3)
$299.00Out of stock
The Hoyo de San Juan from Hoyo de Monterrey is a flavorful geniales, with 54 ring gauge and 5.9” (150mm) long and comes in a box of 15 aluminum tubes. 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 San Juan - 10 cigars
$299.00Out of stock
The Hoyo de San Juan from Hoyo de Monterrey is a tasty Habano, of Geniales format, of 54 ring gauge and 5.9” (150mm) long and comes in a 10 cigars cabinet. 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 Tubos - 15 cigars (packs of 3)
$389.00Out of stock
The 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 in packs of 15 cigars in tubes. Learn More -
Hoyo de Monterrey Le Hoyo de Rio Seco - 10 cigars
$339.00Out of stock
The Hoyo de Monterrey Le Hoyo de Rio Seco is a massive and smooth Habano, of Robusto Extra shape, 56 by 5.5” (140mm) long and comes boxes of 10 cigars. Learn More -
Hoyo de Monterrey Hermosos No.4 Anejados – 25 cigars
$649.00Out of stock
The Hoyo de Monterrey Hermosos No.4 Anejados is of Corona Extra format, 48 ring gauge and 5 inches (127mm) in length This cigar was released in late 2015 along with the Partagas Coronas Gordas Anejados as special editions that are available in very limited quantities. The particularity of these cigars is that they have been produced 5 to 8 years ago and then aged in their original cedar boxes. These cigars are incredibly mild and creamy due to the aging process and develop an intense woody flavor thanks to cedar box that contains the Hermosos No.4. These are rather mild cigars, with a body evolving from mild to medium, which makes them the perfect daily smoke. Nonetheless, they are also pretty complex cigars, in addition to woody flavors, there are also notes of pepper, leather and of bittersweet chocolate. Each box has been individually box opened and each stick has been checked before being banded with an additional Aged Habanos (Anejados) band. This is why you can find under each box the original stamp recording the date and factory where they have been rolled 8 years ago plus an additional “Revisado” (checked) stamp. Learn More
