Hoyo de Monterrey Short Hoyo Corona Cigar Review
- Brand: Hoyo de Monterrey
- Length: 129 mm (5⅛″)
- Ring Gauge: 42
- Score: 2.5/5
Introduction
The Hoyo de Monterrey Short Hoyo Corona is a pre - 1960 Cuban cigar, discontinued in 2006. It's a Petit Corona format, hand - made, and costs about $9 each at the B&M. It's shorter compared to other cigars in the brand's portfolio.
Appearance
The band has a rating of 3/5. It features die - cutting at the top to mimic a crown and was in use until 2003. The cigar wrapper is colorado, rough, with many veins. The triple cap is properly laid but not skillfully like high - end vitolas.
Construction
It has a rating of 4/5. The cigar feels evenly filled, with no knots or plugs. The foot is full and equal. The tobacco is precisely rolled, and it has a box - press shape. It allows for a clean cut and a good draw.
Flavor
- First third: The smoke has a mild cream feeling, with tastes of crackers, floral and herbaceous notes. Later, toasts and tones of light wood and oak come in.
- Second third: The body becomes light - medium. The creamy smoke fades, leaving toasts, wood, nuts, and a sweet undertone. It's suitable for a light morning with espresso or drip coffee.
- Third third: It reverts to a light body, with flavors of toast and tobacco. The changes are frequent but bring little new, and it's a bit bland.
Value
It has a rating of 2/5. In the reviewer's opinion, it's not worth buying a box, as there are better choices like El Rey del Mundo Choix Supreme and Trinidad Reyes.