Hoyo De Monterrey Epicure Especial Cigar – Box of 10

The Hoyo De Monterrey Epicure Especial Cigar entered regular production after its 2008 debut at the Habanos Festival. Measuring 5.5 inches (140mm) with a 50 ring gauge, this size extends the Epicure No.2's format by 5/8 inch. The blend combines aged tobaccos from San Juan y Martínez and San Luis farms in Cuba's Vuelta Abajo region.

• Construction: Triple-cap finish with minimal vein prominence
• Box count: 10 cigars
• Original release: 2004 Edición Limitada (discontinued)

Flavor progression in the Hoyo De Monterrey Epicure Especial Cigar begins with dry cedar and roasted coffee notes. Mid-section develops creamier textures with cashew and baking spice elements. The final third introduces cocoa powder and mineral earth characteristics without overwhelming strength.

• Smoke production: 150-200ml per minute
• Combustion temperature: 650-700°F (343-371°C)
• Ash stability: 1.5-2 inch segments

The 50 ring gauge allows optimal air flow in the Epicure Especial, maintaining combustion efficiency for 55-65 minutes. Binder leaves from the 2016 harvest contribute to the cigar's structural resilience, preventing wrapper splits at higher humidity levels.