Cuban Cigars

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. En savoir plus

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. En savoir plus

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. En savoir plus

The Hoyo de Monterrey Hoyo des Dieux is a sweet mild-medium Long Corona, 6.1” (155mm) long, of 42 ring gauge, and comes in 5 packs of 5 cigars. This particular batch is vintage and it has the box code MAY 03 - MPC. En savoir plus

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. En savoir plus

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. En savoir plus

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. En savoir plus

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. En savoir plus

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. En savoir plus

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. En savoir plus

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. En savoir plus

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. En savoir plus

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. En savoir plus

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. En savoir plus

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. En savoir plus

The Juan Lopez Seleccion Especial is a La Casa Del Habano exclusive, a 6.75” (170mm) by 52 ring gauge, and comes in a humidor-like box of 25 cigars. Released in 2020 to celebrate Juan Lopez’ 150th anniversary and the 30th anniversary of La Casa del Habano franchise network. This is why this cigar stands out, with its highly lacquered luxury box which stays shut thanks to magnets. The vitola used for this Seleccion Especial is the very rarely used Fortuna, similar to a Double Robusto. The cigar is rolled to perfection and is medium bodied, offering plenty of wood, spices and other Cuban flavors. It goes very well next to a light lunch or as an early evening smoke. This makes a great cigar to keep for special occasions or to keep aside and enjoy when the flavors get even rounder in a few years time. En savoir plus

The Juan Lopez Seleccion No.1 is a rich and tasty medium Habanos of Grand Corona format, 5.6” (143mm) long, of 46 ring gauge, and comes in a 25 cigars box. The Juan Lopez brand is one the oldest founded in Cuba, in 1876. Released in 1990s, it is fully hand-made with Vuelta Abajo filler leaves. It can be sometimes hard to find, as the production can be interrupted at times, due to high quality standards. It is a Corona Gorda format, an extraordinary compromise between a Churchill, a Hermoso No.4 and a Corona. It is full of flavors; the aromas are well balanced between woodsy, earthy, sweet and peppery aromas and some creaminess to bind it all. The texture of the Juan Lopez Seleccion No.1 is amazing, generates lots of creamy smoke and an amazing taste. It can be both enjoyed young and fresh or with some more age and would delight both the beginner and the cigar aficionado. In short, a very impressive smoke by a lesson-known Cuban brand. En savoir plus

The Juan Lopez Seleccion No.2 is a Cuban classic, a delightful medium Robusto, 4.9” (124mm) long, of 50 ring gauge, and comes in a 50 cigars cabinet. En savoir plus

The La Gloria Cubana 25th Aniversario Humidor is a intriguing humidor containing 30 cigars, 15 Robusto Extra and 15 Pyramid shaped cigars. En savoir plus