Hoyo De Monterrey Epicure Especial Cigar – Pack of 3 Tubos

Hoyo De Monterrey Epicure Especial Cigar debuted in 2008 as a permanent addition to Cuba’s cigar portfolio, expanding on the success of the brand’s Epicure No. 2 robusto. Originally released as a 2004 Edición Limitada, this 5.5-inch vitola features a 50-ring gauge and delivers 50-60 minutes of smoking time. The blend showcases Cuban tobacco aged since its limited-edition preview, with flavors transitioning from cedar and leather to earth, toasted nuts, and spices, finishing with dark chocolate and cream.

Key specifications include:

• Ring gauge: 50
• Length: 5.5 inches (140mm)
• Format: Pack of 3 aluminum tubos
• Flavor notes: Coffee, cocoa powder, graham cracker, earth

The Epicure Especial tubos preserve freshness through airtight aluminum casing while offering portability. This format maintains the cigar’s structural integrity during transport compared to traditional box packaging. The medium-bodied profile balances intensity with approachable complexity, avoiding the heavier strength characteristic of some Cuban marcas.

Hoyo de Monterrey’s design expands the Epicure line’s dimensions, adding 0.6 inches to the Epicure No. 2’s length while retaining the same ring gauge. This elongation modifies smoke density and combustion dynamics, creating slower flavor development compared to shorter robustos.