Hoyo de Monterrey (Cuba) Le Hoyo du Prince

Got a cab from 2000. Not great but a "good" cigar. Rolled a little loose, they feel really light in the hand and some have a hollow draw. Oh well.

I've only smoked one of these, but it was from the same batch (TEN-CCUT), March of 99, cab of 50, that I ordered from, so I'm looking forward to receiving these and will post a better review after I smoke a half dozen or so. I was surprised by a couple things, one, how full-flavored and relatively strong it was, and the price of $225.00 for the cab. I also didn't know that it's the only Habanos made in that size...5 1/8 X 40. I don't know if it's cool to do so on this site, but Mike at Absolute has cabs from this vintage and price, if anyone is interested. They aren't the best looking smokes I've seen, but the one I smoked was perfect in construction and burn, and my friend that turned me on to both the cigar and the place to buy them says he hasn't experienced any problems through 2 full cabs.

Got a chance to smoke a '98 from a cab and it was good enough that I had to give it an updated review. A decent looking cigar with a lush draw and straight burn, it had the earthy, nutty flavor I experienced in the '03. But about 1/2 way through, it had an amazing transformation and began to shine with flavors of cocoa, coffee and cream....the flavors practically burst out of the smoke, and it finished as one of the nicest cigars I have smoked in some time...a true winner!

The Du Prince I smoked in 2003 & 2004 were wonderful. My little secret ... such a fine cigar at a reasonable price. Bought a box in 06 with a Feb 2005 code and they were crap! Had one last night (single purchase, no idea about box code) and it was terrible. Did Hoyo give up on these little gems or what?

finished my last one a while back and I thought it was ok. It never really hit the spot for me or worth getting a new box.

Gifted this one from an '03 Cab...not the prettiest cigar in the humi, but the flavors more than made up for it. Toasted nuts for the first half, then picked up some twang for the latter. The burn was less than perfect but it had a nice smooth draw with lots of smoke...definitely a nice medium bodied smoke.

Cab from 03. Pretty cigars, nice smell, burn wsa a tad off but I smoked it in the car. Draw was perfect. Mediub body with lots of flavor ... got kinda tangy in the second half but was delicious until I couldn't hold it anymore. Real nice.

It's been sitting in the bottom of my trusty old J&S 200 for over four
years, forgotten. (Remember when buying a "Sam's" humidor meant you had
to finish it yourself instead of downloading a one day pass?) Tonight I
was rearranging the walk-in, and decided to rotate the cigars in the
desktop humidor that sits on the top shelf in there.

Because they came unadorned by any bands in a plain cedar cube, they are
easy to overlook as they sit, unpretentiously in the corner of the
'dor. Never a spectacular looking cigar, these have matured with a
sophisticated grace. Their medium brown wrappers started with some
water spots, and have developed a few wrinkles and other slight
imperfections over the years. Rather than decreasing its
attractiveness, I think these minor blemishes lend character to the
stick.

A light sheen of oil has risen on the wrapper, and the cigar has shrunk
and tightened to the point where it is much more firm to the touch. And
yet, as I clip and light it, I notice that the draw has not suffered in
the least. The smoke flows perfectly through the cigar.

The burn is straight and true, as befits an aged Prince. A medium dark
ash clings firmly and breaks evenly. (And an oily black ring surrounds
the coal.) 😉

Gone are the slight edge and harsh taste of youth, replaced with a
mellow, well rounded flavor that tastes of rich tobacco with slight
earth tones and a subtle cedar note. While not the brash fellow he once
was, the Prince still displays the medium to full strength the Hoyo line
is famous for. The finish is velvety smooth and a nice companion to the
mocha I have paired it with.

The flavor builds in intensity as we go along. Very nice mix of spice
and peaty fullness. The aroma is wonderful, as well. A sharp and
singular scent that is light and slightly floral; it also bears the
signature cedar note that only time in a fine cedar box can impart.

Too soon, the Price is down to a tiny nub. The final puffs, while hot
from the small size of the cigar, are rich and satisfying. A great end
to a truly wonderful cigar.

Smoked my first of these today, boy have I been missing out on a lot of flavor and spicyness. Great construction, good draw and nice sweet spicy creamy smoke. Great.

It doesn't look great, but the flavour is amazing and very sweet (with a strong chardonnay) and constant. I expected less from this small cigar. Great quick smoke.

The Hoyo de Monterrey (C) Le Hoyo du Prince is one of the best kept secrets in premium cigars. You won't find a smoother, creamier, or better tasting cigar in any brand-- certainly not one that you can get for $5 ea. online. The size is perfect for a 30

One of the best Cuban smokes I've ever had. A true friend sold a box of 25 to me for 50!!!!