Cuban Cigars

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. Más información

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. Más información

The 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. Más información

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. Más información

The 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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The Hoyo de Monterrey Epicure No.2 is among the top 3 of Habanos Robustos, 4.9” (143mm) long, of 50 ring gauge, and comes in a 25 cigars box. Más información

The Hoyo de Monterrey Epicure No.2 is one of the best Robustos from Cuba, 4.9” (143mm) long, of 50 ring gauge, and comes in a 50 cigars cabinet. Más información

The Hoyo de Monterrey Epicure No.1 is a smooth, light-medium Corona Gorda, 5.6” (143mm) long, of 46 ring gauge, and comes in a 50 cigars cabinet. 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. Más información

The Hoyo de Monterrey Epicure No.1 is a smooth Habano, a rich Corona Gorda, 5.6” (143mm) long, of 46 ring gauge, and comes in a 25 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. Más información

The Hoyo de Monterrey Epicure Especial is a powerful Gordito, 5.6” (141mm) long, of 50 ring gauge, and comes in aluminum tubes in a 50 cigars cabinet. Más información

The Hoyo de Monterrey Epicure Especial is a powerful and complex Robusto Extra, 5.6” (141mm) long, of 50 ring gauge, and comes in a 25 cigars box. Más información

The Hoyo de Monterrey Double Coronas is a smooth Habano, light-medium Prominente, 7.6” (194mm) long, of 49 ring gauge, and comes in a 50 cigars cabinet. For some, they say this is the best cigar in the world. This Double Corona has already confirmed its rank in the marketplace: it's a great smoke. The only complain that could be made about this cigar come from very seasoned aficionados who would say it might not be strong enough. As all vitolas from Hoyo de Monterrey this Doble Coronas (Double Coronas) is extremely well constructed. It has a smooth oily wrapper, a good draw and strong aromas. Every modern Habano has somehow been influenced by this amazing cigar, but it is in a league of its own. It is softer in touch and creamier than the Partagas Lusitanias and the Double Coronas from Punch, it appears also bigger when in hand. Más información

The Hoyo de Monterrey Double Coronas is a subtle Cuban cigar, a light-medium Prominente, 7.6” (194mm) long, of 49 ring gauge, and comes in a 25 cigars box. For some, they say this is the best cigar in the world. This Double Corona has already confirmed its rank in the marketplace: it's a great smoke. The only complain that could be made about this cigar come from very seasoned aficionados who would say it might not be strong enough. As all vitolas from Hoyo de Monterrey this Doble Coronas (Double Coronas) is extremely well constructed. It has a smooth oily wrapper, a good draw and strong aromas. Every modern Habano has somehow been influenced by this amazing cigar, but it is in a league of its own. It is softer in touch and creamier than the Partagas Lusitanias and the Double Coronas from Punch, it appears also bigger when in hand. Más información

The H.Upmann Sir Winston Gran Reserva Cosecha is a 2017 special released Habano, 7” (178mm) by 47 ring gauge, and comes in a beautiful black lacquered box. Announced in 2017 but released in 2018, it is rolled with aged Cuban tobacco harvested in 2011. It is a unique cigar, only 5000 boxes have been produced in Cuba. This premium cigar is in the mild to medium category, The flavors are typical Cuban, delicate and aromatic, while its perfect construction allows it to be smoked right out the box. You shouldn't miss that cigar which is rare and which is a legend in the making. Más información

The H.Upmann Sir Winston, is an impressive, bold and complex Julieta No.2 6.9” (178mm) long, of 47 ring gauge, and comes in a 25 cigars box. It may be one of the biggest Habanos out there, and one of the most attractive. The Sir Winston is a rather strong cigar, hovering between medium and full body range towards the end of the smoke, it is also very tasty and complex. Its perfect construction gives you the leisure to focus on the typical Cuban flavors, cream, wood, black coffee, spices and roasted aromas among other. A perfect cigar for a reunion or a great meal. A must-try for any Habanos aficionado. Más información

The H.Upmann Robustos Anejados is the latest of the Anejados series, a Robusto, 50 ring gauge and 4.9” (124mm) long and comes in a box of 25 cigars. Más información

The H. Upmann Limited Edition Propios is a very well balanced Corona Extra, 4.7” (120mm) long by 46 ring gauge with lots of earthy and woodsy flavors. Más información

The H.Upmann No.2 Reserva Cosecha 2010 is a refined aged cigar, of 52 ring gauge, 6.1” (156mm) long and comes in a numbered black lacquered box. Más información

The H.Upmann No.2 is one of Cuba's most popular vitola, a delicious medium Pyramid, 6.1” (156mm) long, of 52 ring gauge, and comes in a 25 cigars box. It is right up there with the Montecristo No.2. However the flavors are very recognizable as H.Upmann, but the pointy shape of this cigar gives a smoke that is unique in this brand. Very clean taste, no harshness, and medium body give for a perfectly rounded smoke. A cigar that will become even more popular with time. A Pre-1960 release. Más información