Hoyo de Monterrey Le Hoyo de Rio Seco Cigar – Box of 10

The Hoyo de Monterrey Le Hoyo de Rio Seco Cigar measures 5.5 inches in length with a 56-ring gauge, providing a substantial smoking duration. Handcrafted in Cuba’s Vuelta Abajo region, it uses a caramel-colored wrapper leaf grown in the San Juan y Martínez zone. The blend combines filler tobaccos aged for 3 years with a binder from San Luis.

• Format: Robusto Extra (5.5" x 56)
• Wrapper: Cuban-grown capote leaf
• Filler: Tripa larga from Vuelta Abajo farms
• Box configuration: 10 cigars per cabinet

Flavor Development & Construction

The Hoyo de Monterrey Le Hoyo de Rio Seco Cigar opens with cedar and floral notes from the San Luis-seco wrapper. Mid-smoke transitions reveal cashew and almond tones from the volado-grade filler, supported by a core of earthy San Juan ligero leaves. The 56-ring gauge maintains combustion temperatures below 35°C, preserving flavor clarity.

Construction techniques include a triple-seam cap and 72-hour fermentation for the binder leaf. Draw resistance tests conducted during rolling ensure airflow rates of 2.5-3.0 liters/minute. Box-pressing during the 21-day stabilization period creates the cigar’s signature rectangular shape while maintaining 72-74% humidity levels.

Performance Characteristics

Smoking time averages 85-95 minutes, with ash stability lasting 25-30 minutes per inch. The medium-bodied profile registers 4.2-4.5 pH in smoke chemistry analyses. Paired recommendations include mineral-forward spirits below 43% ABV to complement the cigar’s alkaline notes. Storage recommendations suggest 65% RH for optimal combustion over 5-8 years aging potential.