Hoyo de Monterrey

Rates the Hoyo de Monterrey Épicure No. 2

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Richard's Past experience:

Like his bigger brother the No. 1, this Robusto is fresh and perfectly suited to the new model aficionado who enjoys his smoke in the great outdoors as opposed to being locked away in a dimly lit smoking club. A great treat during the day or with a cold beer at apéritif. Tasty and smooth. Like a fruit smoothy !

TopCubans Member's experiences

On 2007-12-04, brewster give the note of 4.8
"The Epi 2 is a beautiful cigar, flavorful with a touch of sweetness and never harsh. Always a perfect, gentle draw (after relaxing in the humi for a couple of weeks). Particularly nice as a morning smoke with a nice cuppa mocha - good morning world!"

On 2007-10-25, David give the note of 4.8
"I honestly did not understand the term "fruity" as referred to cigars until I got to know this stick. It is quickly becoming a contender as my favorite robusto."

On 2007-08-01, Donwah give the note of 4.5
"What a simply wonderful cigar. As a Robusto man through and through this cigar, with an open draw, lovely finish and clean ash is a stand out. It's filled with a earthiness,
sweet woody flavours and has a pleasant coffee ground taste. If you like Robusto's then this will be a stick you will always return to."

On 2007-07-07, Boulos give the note of 4.4
"An extraordinary Robusto that brings a unique experience to all cigar lovers"

On 2007-04-05, bv1 give the note of 4.9
"What a great cigar - smooth, creamy with subtle toasty flavours. And enough power to keep your interest. The best of the light/med Robustos by far. I never tried any of these when in Havana last year - what a mistake, I should have bought two boxes"

On 2006-10-03, vibe give the note of 4
"tastes great a mellow flavor that last to the end"

On 2006-09-23, MARIO give the note of 5.0
"I've sampled several brands and Richard is absolutely correct, this is by far a superior cigar with an easy draw and excellent flavor to the last inch... Highly recommended, thank you again Richard."

On 2006-09-19, nhamm2 give the note of 4.8
"Spectacular. A magnificent cigar, subtle, complex, tasty with a superb mellow flavour and a long tasty finish. Simply one of the finest out of Havana in my opinion."

On 2006-06-15, Raymond give the note of 4.8
"This is by far the best cigar I have EVER smoked. It oozes understated CLASS. Not many people talk about this cigar but if you want a GREAT all-round cigar which is mild but has a nice spongy feel in your mouth and leaves a heavenly fruity aftertaste, this is for you. I have been sampling many different brands and sizes recently ....and this is by far the best and by a big margin. I am also increasingly a fan of the robusto size for it's versatility. A must have! Raymond"

On 2005-07-22, w724y give the note of 4.4
"This cigar started off with a mild sweetness of assorted fruits and tons of smoke. Even at the start, my mouth is full of pleasant aftertaste. Draw is effortlessly after sitting in my humidor for only one month. Smooth with a subtle hint of harshness. Short term aging of 1 year is most likely all it needs."

On 2005-05-17, Tuxson give the note of 4.8
"I got this one from the Cigar manufacturer in Havana. This was from the reference of a local we had the honor of getting to know. And I certainly was not dissappointed.
I just got together w/ a few people from work and had a double espresso!
Once I lit this baby up, I was on vacation all over again! Since I tried it in Cuba, it has been one of my favorites and a sure pleasure everytime I go back to it, though this time it had the chance to age 5 months in my humidor. The taste has simply gotten better. In the beginning... hehehe .. the taste of fruit and wonderful aroma jsut wisped by, as the smoke burned, a nice even burn, the flavors were sustained, and added robust in the last 3rd. I didn't want it to end! Smoked to an inch of finish! Definite must for all. And besides, I hear this one is the one that connaisseur go back to because of the reliability of the smoke! I have to agree!"

On 2005-03-25, JAYBRONI144 give the note of 5.0
"ABSOLUTELY THE BEST CIGAR I HAVE EVER HAD THE PLEASURE OF SMOKING. GOOD TO THE VERY END. I HAVE NEVER RECEIVED A BAD BATCH."

On 2004-04-20, paul give the note of 2
"i love it"

On 2002-12-08, Bill give the note of 4.3
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On 2002-12-08, Bill give the note of 4.3
"I ve tried a lot of cigars. These are value for money cigars!!!"

On 2002-05-31, BIG D give the note of 4.6
"On April 20, 2002 I rated this cigar a 3.1 After 4-5 weeks in my humidor it has vastly improved.It is hard to believe it is from the same box of cigars.The harshness is completly gone and the flavors are awesome.The cigar taste good to the very end."

On 2002-05-16, baralito give the note of 3.9
"Incredible cigar. Great taste. Awesome aroma. Even when you open the humidor, the aroma hits you in the most pleasant of ways. However, I am as much a fan of taste and aroma as I am of the way the cigar is made. These cigars, are VERY tight and hard to smoke, you consistently have to re-light because it goes out at least three times during the smoke. I will buy it again but I hope I get a better batch."

On 2002-04-20, BIG D give the note of 3.1
"A bit harsh.Will try to age and try again."

On 2002-03-18, Jesse give the note of 4.7
"excellent"

On 2002-02-28, andy k give the note of 4.4
"a full bodied smoke with hints of spice and mocha
very long finish. burned very even, great draw
a big cigar in a small package. andy k."

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