Flavour profile: Light

Hoyo de Monterrey owes its origin to the town of San Juan y Martinez, which lies at the heart of the Vuelta Abajo tobacco zone. Here, the Hoyo de Monterrey plantation is one of the great Vegas de Primera (First Class Fields). It can be reached through a gate on the town’s main square, inscribed with ‘Hoyo de Monterrey.’ José Gener. 1860’.

‘Hoyo’ literally means a ‘hole’ and in this case describes the low-lying position of the plantation on the fertile banks of the San Juan y Martinez river. José Gener, a Spaniard from Tarragona, first used the name of his vega on a brand of Havanas in 1865.

The flavor of Hoyo de Monterrey’s blend makes it an attractive choice for those who seek a delicate yet aromatic Havana. It is lighter to the taste but with great elegance and complexity.

Furthermore, the brand has earned renown for its Double Corona and the prestigious Epicure series, including the No.1 and No.2. It added the longer Epicure Especial in 2008. Additionally, the brand offers a range of vitolas known as the Le Hoyo Series. It is generally thought to be slightly stronger and spicier than the brand’s classic range.

Finally, all sizes are ‘tripa larga, totalmente a mano’ – long filler, totally handmade using filler and binder leaves from the Vuelta Abajo tobacco zone

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