Hoyo de Monterrey Double Corona (Habanos)

Hoyo de Monterrey Double Corona (Habanos) We confess, this is one of, if not "the" cigar we would ask for if only given one.
Home 2002 RTDA Report - Rob and Paul's Excellent Adventure The common mans view of the happenings at and around the 2002 RTDA in Las Vegas. Best of 2002 Awards at Top25Cigar.com The results from our "Best of 2002" poll at Top25Cigar. See which cigars were voted the best of 2002. A Day at the Graycliff Hotel and Cigar Company Rob Shibata visits the Graycliff Hotel and Cigar Company, and finds old world hospitality can be found today as well. Jorge and Orlando Padron Interview with Top25Cigar Remember back when your parents told you "if you treat everyone with respect, and work hard every day your going to be successful"? When talking to Jorge and Jose Padron, one gets the feeling not only have they heard that saying, but they live it every day. Cano Ozgener, CEO of C.A.O. International Interview with Top25Cigar Cano A. Ozgener was a very enjoyable and willing interviewee. As you can see by his answer to the final question, Mr. Ozgener is a man dedicated to his passions, namely his family and the business they are in. Cano Ozgener, CEO of C.A.O. International Interview with Top25Cigar Cano A. Ozgener was a very enjoyable and willing interviewee. As you can see by his answer to the final question, Mr. Ozgener is a man dedicated to his passions, namely his family and the business they are in. La Aurora 1903 Preferidos No. 3 If you've been sniffing around the industry, you have probably heard quite a bit about this little cigar. La Aurora 1903 Preferidos No. 3 If you've been sniffing around the industry, you have probably heard quite a bit about this little cigar. La Aurora 1903 Preferidos No. 3 If you've been sniffing around the industry, you have probably heard quite a bit about this little cigar. La Aurora 1903 Preferidos No. 3 If you've been sniffing around the industry, you have probably heard quite a bit about this little cigar. Excalibur Prensado Oscuro The latest, or soon to be latest release in the Excalibur line is the Prensado Oscuro, a cigar that longs to get the box pressed attention of a certain line of cigars from Nicaragua. Excalibur Prensado Oscuro The latest, or soon to be latest release in the Excalibur line is the Prensado Oscuro, a cigar that longs to get the box pressed attention of a certain line of cigars from Nicaragua. Excalibur Prensado Oscuro The latest, or soon to be latest release in the Excalibur line is the Prensado Oscuro, a cigar that longs to get the box pressed attention of a certain line of cigars from Nicaragua. Excalibur Prensado Oscuro The latest, or soon to be latest release in the Excalibur line is the Prensado Oscuro, a cigar that longs to get the box pressed attention of a certain line of cigars from Nicaragua. Juan Clemente' Grand Corona None of our reviewers will be buying these anytime soon. Juan Clemente' Grand Corona None of our reviewers will be buying these anytime soon. Juan Clemente' Grand Corona None of our reviewers will be buying these anytime soon. Juan Clemente' Grand Corona None of our reviewers will be buying these anytime soon. Caballeros Corona If you like pleasant surprises, have we got a cigar for you. Caballeros Corona If you like pleasant surprises, have we got a cigar for you. Caballeros Corona If you like pleasant surprises, have we got a cigar for you. Romeo y Julieta Vintage VI In the RyJ Vintage VI, were talking about a cigar that used to be the undisputed heavyweight favorite of Dominican cigars...at least for a couple of our folks. Romeo y Julieta Vintage VI In the RyJ Vintage VI, were talking about a cigar that used to be the undisputed heavyweight favorite of Dominican cigars...at least for a couple of our folks. Romeo y Julieta Vintage VI In the RyJ Vintage VI, were talking about a cigar that used to be the undisputed heavyweight favorite of Dominican cigars...at least for a couple of our folks. Romeo y Julieta Vintage VI In the RyJ Vintage VI, were talking about a cigar that used to be the undisputed heavyweight favorite of Dominican cigars...at least for a couple of our folks. Hoyo de Monterrey Seleccion Royale Senador (Maduro) Everyone was impressed by how this cigar looked, it really got the tasting off to a great start. Hoyo de Monterrey Seleccion Royale Senador (Maduro) Everyone was impressed by how this cigar looked, it really got the tasting off to a great start. Hoyo de Monterrey Seleccion Royale Senador (Maduro) Everyone was impressed by how this cigar looked, it really got the tasting off to a great start. La Tradicion Cabinet Series Perdomo Reseve No. 3 Summary La Tradicion Cabinet Series Perdomo Reseve No. 3 Summary La Tradicion Cabinet Series Perdomo Reseve No. 3 Summary Padron Anniversario Exclusivo (Natural) What happens when you combine a perfect ash, gorgeous wrapper, consistent taste with a boxed press cigar? Padron Anniversario Exclusivo (Natural) What happens when you combine a perfect ash, gorgeous wrapper, consistent taste with a boxed press cigar? Padron Anniversario Exclusivo (Natural) What happens when you combine a perfect ash, gorgeous wrapper, consistent taste with a boxed press cigar? El Rey del Mundo Robusto The name in Spanish means "King of the World", and this cigar made us believers. El Rey del Mundo Robusto The name in Spanish means "King of the World", and this cigar made us believers. El Rey del Mundo Robusto The name in Spanish means "King of the World", and this cigar made us believers. El Rey del Mundo Robusto The name in Spanish means "King of the World", and this cigar made us believers. Montecristo Double Corona It's been awhile since five guys have all said that a cigar was smoked past the ring, and kept the same flavor throughout. Montecristo Double Corona It's been awhile since five guys have all said that a cigar was smoked past the ring, and kept the same flavor throughout. Montecristo Double Corona It's been awhile since five guys have all said that a cigar was smoked past the ring, and kept the same flavor throughout. Montecristo Double Corona It's been awhile since five guys have all said that a cigar was smoked past the ring, and kept the same flavor throughout. Padron Anniversario Millennium Maduro When you see this cigar, and you've had other Padron Anniversario, you expect a surreal experience. Padron Anniversario Millennium Maduro When you see this cigar, and you've had other Padron Anniversario, you expect a surreal experience. Padron Anniversario Millennium Maduro When you see this cigar, and you've had other Padron Anniversario, you expect a surreal experience. Padron Anniversario Millennium Maduro When you see this cigar, and you've had other Padron Anniversario, you expect a surreal experience. Davidoff Millennium No. 2 You can't help but fall in love when you first look at the Davidoff Millennium No. 2. Davidoff Millennium No. 2 You can't help but fall in love when you first look at the Davidoff Millennium No. 2. Davidoff Millennium No. 2 You can't help but fall in love when you first look at the Davidoff Millennium No. 2. Davidoff Millennium No. 2 You can't help but fall in love when you first look at the Davidoff Millennium No. 2. Diamond Crown Robusto No. 4 Get ready to take a walk on the "mild" side. A very enjoyable mild side as well. Diamond Crown Robusto No. 4 Get ready to take a walk on the "mild" side. A very enjoyable mild side as well. Diamond Crown Robusto No. 4 Get ready to take a walk on the "mild" side. A very enjoyable mild side as well. Diamond Crown Robusto No. 4 Get ready to take a walk on the "mild" side. A very enjoyable mild side as well. Montecristo No. 2 (Habanos) Here's another cigar that will have trouble living up to its reputation, no matter how mouth-watering it is! Montecristo No. 2 (Habanos) Here's another cigar that will have trouble living up to its reputation, no matter how mouth-watering it is! Montecristo No. 2 (Habanos) Here's another cigar that will have trouble living up to its reputation, no matter how mouth-watering it is! Opus X Perfecxion No. 5 If there was ever a cigar that was hyped, over hyped, and then hyped again, it's the line of Opus X cigars from Fuente. Opus X Perfecxion No. 5 If there was ever a cigar that was hyped, over hyped, and then hyped again, it's the line of Opus X cigars from Fuente. Opus X Perfecxion No. 5 If there was ever a cigar that was hyped, over hyped, and then hyped again, it's the line of Opus X cigars from Fuente. La Gloria Cubana Wavell (Maduro) Just when you start losing hope, along comes the La Gloria Cubana Maduro Wavell! La Gloria Cubana Wavell (Maduro) Just when you start losing hope, along comes the La Gloria Cubana Maduro Wavell! La Gloria Cubana Wavell (Maduro) Just when you start losing hope, along comes the La Gloria Cubana Maduro Wavell! Ramon Allones Specially Selected (Habanos) The long distance runner of cigars has been found! After reviewing as many cigars as we have, you think you've seen it all; it's refreshing to be surprised. Ramon Allones Specially Selected (Habanos) The long distance runner of cigars has been found! After reviewing as many cigars as we have, you think you've seen it all; it's refreshing to be surprised. Ramon Allones Specially Selected (Habanos) The long distance runner of cigars has been found! After reviewing as many cigars as we have, you think you've seen it all; it's refreshing to be surprised. Arturo Fuente Hemingway Classic The Arturo Fuente Hemingway series existed as a premium cigar before premium cigars were cool. Arturo Fuente Hemingway Classic The Arturo Fuente Hemingway series existed as a premium cigar before premium cigars were cool. Arturo Fuente Hemingway Classic The Arturo Fuente Hemingway series existed as a premium cigar before premium cigars were cool. CAO eXtreme Churchill What is the CAO eXtreme Churchill? We'll let Cano explain that with an excerpt from his interview: CAO eXtreme Churchill What is the CAO eXtreme Churchill? We'll let Cano explain that with an excerpt from his interview: CAO eXtreme Churchill What is the CAO eXtreme Churchill? We'll let Cano explain that with an excerpt from his interview: Davidoff 5000 These poor cigars have been lonely...real lonely. Davidoff 5000 These poor cigars have been lonely...real lonely. Davidoff 5000 These poor cigars have been lonely...real lonely. Avo Belicoso Maduro Introduced in 1987, the Dominican made regular Avo line of cigars is a blend of 5 different mostly Cibao Valley Dominican tobaccos. Avo Belicoso Maduro Introduced in 1987, the Dominican made regular Avo line of cigars is a blend of 5 different mostly Cibao Valley Dominican tobaccos. Avo Belicoso Maduro Introduced in 1987, the Dominican made regular Avo line of cigars is a blend of 5 different mostly Cibao Valley Dominican tobaccos. Padron Anniversary Principe Our box of Padron Anniversary Principe Naturals had been hiding in the back of our humidor for over 18 months. Padron Anniversary Principe Our box of Padron Anniversary Principe Naturals had been hiding in the back of our humidor for over 18 months. Padron Anniversary Principe Our box of Padron Anniversary Principe Naturals had been hiding in the back of our humidor for over 18 months. Padron Serie 1926 No. 6 In the world of full bodied cigars, there may be a new leader. This cigar was everything expected. Padron Serie 1926 No. 6 In the world of full bodied cigars, there may be a new leader. This cigar was everything expected. Padron Serie 1926 No. 6 In the world of full bodied cigars, there may be a new leader. This cigar was everything expected. Romeo y Julieta "Edicion Limitada" Robusto Looks like happy times prevailed for this batch of reviewers. Read about the target of their affections. General Cigar Announces Daniel Núñez’ Retirement General Cigar announced today that Daniel Núñez, president and chief operating officer, will retire during the second quarter of 2009 CAO “TAKES IT TO THE LIMIT” WITH ROCK BAND HINDER Cutting-Edge Cigar Maker Selected As Exclusive Cigar Sponsor To Hinder Record Release Party CAO “TAKES IT TO THE LIMIT” WITH ROCK BAND HINDER Cutting-Edge Cigar Maker Selected As Exclusive Cigar Sponsor To Hinder Record Release Party Dr. Nick's White and Healthy Can a dentist really be a friend to a cigar smoker? Dr. Nick wants to be. Dr. Nick's White and Healthy Can a dentist really be a friend to a cigar smoker? Dr. Nick wants to be. Dr. Nick's White and Healthy Can a dentist really be a friend to a cigar smoker? Dr. Nick wants to be. A Visit to Graycliff Another visit to Graycliff leaves us as amazed as always. A Visit to Graycliff Another visit to Graycliff leaves us as amazed as always. Breaking the Cigar Slump! Admit it, you have gone through a period where no cigar tastes good. Help is on the way! Breaking the Cigar Slump! Admit it, you have gone through a period where no cigar tastes good. Help is on the way! Breaking the Cigar Slump! Admit it, you have gone through a period where no cigar tastes good. Help is on the way! Breaking the Cigar Slump! Admit it, you have gone through a period where no cigar tastes good. Help is on the way! The Big Smoke - Part I Attending the Big Smoke was quite the experience. The Big Smoke - Part I Attending the Big Smoke was quite the experience. The Big Smoke - Part I Attending the Big Smoke was quite the experience. The Big Smoke - Part Two Part Two of the Big Smoke Experience The Big Smoke - Part Two Part Two of the Big Smoke Experience The Big Smoke - Part Two Part Two of the Big Smoke Experience El Centurion Emperadores Don Pepin Garcia continues to produce one after another world class cigars. El Centurion Emperadores Don Pepin Garcia continues to produce one after another world class cigars. El Centurion Emperadores Don Pepin Garcia continues to produce one after another world class cigars. El Centurion Emperadores Don Pepin Garcia continues to produce one after another world class cigars. El Centurion Emperadores Don Pepin Garcia continues to produce one after another world class cigars. Variety Samplers from Tabacos de la Cordillera For Undecided Smokers, Tabacos de la Cordillera Offers New Fundacion Ancestral Variety Samplers Variety Samplers from Tabacos de la Cordillera For Undecided Smokers, Tabacos de la Cordillera Offers New Fundacion Ancestral Variety Samplers “Our Roots Run Deep” Is Theme of New Toraño Ad Campaign One of only a handful of truly authentic cigar-industry stories, the Toraño family is now in its fourth generation, and only eight years away from a century of producing fine tobacco and premium cigars. “Our Roots Run Deep” Is Theme of New Toraño Ad Campaign One of only a handful of truly authentic cigar-industry stories, the Toraño family is now in its fourth generation, and only eight years away from a century of producing fine tobacco and premium cigars. Last Minute Christmas Gifts! Here are some suggestions for some cigar gifts for you last miunte shoppers. Last Minute Christmas Gifts! Here are some suggestions for some cigar gifts for you last miunte shoppers. Montecristo Sublimes Edicion Limitada 2008 A nice surprise from the 2008 Edicion Limitado Montecristo Sublimes. Montecristo Sublimes Edicion Limitada 2008 A nice surprise from the 2008 Edicion Limitado Montecristo Sublimes. Montecristo Sublimes Edicion Limitada 2008 A nice surprise from the 2008 Edicion Limitado Montecristo Sublimes. Montecristo Sublimes Edicion Limitada 2008 A nice surprise from the 2008 Edicion Limitado Montecristo Sublimes. A Visit To Top25Cigar Rob Shibata writes about his visit to T25C ad Minneapolis. A Visit To Top25Cigar Rob Shibata writes about his visit to T25C ad Minneapolis.	I'm a betting man. This was going to be the one, I'd have given 1:1 odds. Almost, but no cigar. (bad pun) Glad we got five people reviewing, or this would have been it. I confess, this is one of, if not "the" cigar I would ask for if only given one. The Hoyo DC's I've had have been magnificent. So when we decided March was going to be the month we got the first A+, I knew a trip to Canada was in order. I was obviously biased, but I kept my thoughts to myself, sure that the rest of the reviewers would verify my opinions. It didn't necessarily go that way. Glad they were a tad more objective than myself. We'll, were all allowed some faults. An "A" is pretty darn good, but I have a hard time seeing this cigar in the same category as the Montecristo Double Corona from the Dominican Republic. No slight on the Monte, but come on, this is the Cuban Hoyo de Monterrey Double Corona for Castro's sake. Oh yeah, the review. Wrapper was gorgeous, everyone thinking it was "the bomb". A couple folk noted it was on the light side, and compared to the past, this was a bit light. Okay, maybe not A+ caliber, but I insist they were in the past! The Ash was only OK, I worry about the construction. Nobody's ash hung on for long, not a sin, but when combined with a few re-lights, it had some guys wondering why I was bragging this cigar up so. Please don't tell me the Cubans quality actually has fallen like I'm hearing. So now your wondering how this thing was even in the "A" category? Taste baby, that's what it's all about anyway. Throw away almost all the other rating criteria, if they keep you coming back for more, your hooked worse than a 14 year-old boy on Monday Night Nitro. FedEx the taste, these things delivered instantly. Smooth and familiar throughout the whole cigar, they never wavered. Not your "hazy smoke, where the heck am I" strong Cuban, but a smooth, personality packed two hours of lip smackin' fun. I could just stare at this review, wishing I was back in the land that delivered us these smokes. As they say in Canada..."Give 'em a try, eh?" Vital Statistics: Shape = Double Corona Length = 7 5/8" RG = 49 Wrapper = Cuba Filler = Cuba Binder =Cuba Estimated Cost = $60 (Canadian)
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