Hoyo de Monterrey Epicure No. 2

[kaelaria]

This 4.8×50 stick hails from Cuba, offering a dark brown satin wrapper with minimal veins, tight seams, a firm even construction and soft tobacco aroma. First light reveals a very oily grassy, hay flavor with a touch of woody bitterness. Smoke output is great along with the draw putting off thick rich smoke. The first third gives very smoothy creamy medium-full boded flavors of wood and nuts with tons of thick smoke output. Burn isn’t perfect but doesn’t need a touchup yet. The burn continues to be a bit wonky, but not needing a touchup. By the 1/2 way point 30 minutes in there were no flavors changes, only a good bit of strength buzz hitting me. Ending at 45 minutes the last third showed no changes.

http://cigarobsession.com/cigar-reviews/hoyo-de-monterrey-epicure-no-2-cigar-review/

 

[SkinsFanLarry]

Real nice review, thanks Bryan.

 

[blessednxs65]

Great review of a tremendous stick. I have a couple left from a box from 07 that are smoking superbly.

 

[JNT]

I love these. Supposed to be getting some shortly in a 3 way box split soon.

Wow. I'm amazed you tear through it in 45 min. I know it a milder cuban, but I would be shit faced. Usually take me double that time to go through any Robusto.

Nice review. Is that your pic?

 

[vivalanation734]

Very nice review and pic. I like the Epi's with some age. While being quite mild they generally have great flavor

 

[L8A]

Just smoked one and it was stellar!!

 

[Coop]

On my list to get! Nice review!

 

[mikejh]

i have a 3 pack of these from 2009, that somehow showed up in my humidor one day, i think i'll probably get around to having one this summer

 

[srduggins]

Smoked one last night and I'd say your review is spot on (minus the strength part, but I did take an hour to smoke mine). I really like these, but the wrappers are very delicate.

 

[Nickerson]

Can't wait to give these a go. Will have to try to get my hands on some soon.