Hoyo de Monterrey Epicure No. 1 (Habanos)

Hoyo de Monterrey Epicure No. 1 (Habanos) The Hoyo de Monterrey Epicure No. 1 is an oft mentioned, and seemingly popular Cuban smoke.
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 Juan Y Ramon Short Churchill The JyR Short Churchill has a pale Connecticut wrapper, and lit like a charm. Juan Y Ramon Short Churchill The JyR Short Churchill has a pale Connecticut wrapper, and lit like a charm. Juan Y Ramon Short Churchill The JyR Short Churchill has a pale Connecticut wrapper, and lit like a charm. Juan Y Ramon Short Churchill The JyR Short Churchill has a pale Connecticut wrapper, and lit like a charm. Lars Tetens Phat Shorty vs. Acid Atom There is no other line of cigars that has created the debate that surrounds the Lars Tetens line. Lars Tetens Phat Shorty vs. Acid Atom There is no other line of cigars that has created the debate that surrounds the Lars Tetens line. Lars Tetens Phat Shorty vs. Acid Atom There is no other line of cigars that has created the debate that surrounds the Lars Tetens line. Lars Tetens Phat Shorty vs. Acid Atom There is no other line of cigars that has created the debate that surrounds the Lars Tetens line. Lars Tetens Phat Shorty vs. Acid Atom There is no other line of cigars that has created the debate that surrounds the Lars Tetens line. Aristoff Master of the Universe Can a cigar take you on a trip down memory lane? The answer is yes. Aristoff Master of the Universe Can a cigar take you on a trip down memory lane? The answer is yes. Aristoff Master of the Universe Can a cigar take you on a trip down memory lane? The answer is yes. Aristoff Master of the Universe Can a cigar take you on a trip down memory lane? The answer is yes. Montesino Diplomatico (Maduro) It was hard to find any taste flaws with this cigar, although the construction of over half of our samples led to some cigars being unsmokeable. Montesino Diplomatico (Maduro) It was hard to find any taste flaws with this cigar, although the construction of over half of our samples led to some cigars being unsmokeable. Montesino Diplomatico (Maduro) It was hard to find any taste flaws with this cigar, although the construction of over half of our samples led to some cigars being unsmokeable. Montesino Diplomatico (Maduro) It was hard to find any taste flaws with this cigar, although the construction of over half of our samples led to some cigars being unsmokeable. Sosa Piramide No. 2 Nothing blew up for us here, good or bad. Just a relatively solid cigar at an acceptable price. Sosa Piramide No. 2 Nothing blew up for us here, good or bad. Just a relatively solid cigar at an acceptable price. Sosa Piramide No. 2 Nothing blew up for us here, good or bad. Just a relatively solid cigar at an acceptable price. Punch Grand Cru Punchito The latest from the Punch "Grand Cru" line is the "Punchito". Punch Grand Cru Punchito The latest from the Punch "Grand Cru" line is the "Punchito". Punch Grand Cru Punchito The latest from the Punch "Grand Cru" line is the "Punchito". Axis Echo First, there was Lars Tetens cigars, then a not so disguised copy of them called Acid. Lets add to the confusion with the new "Axis Cigars". Axis Echo First, there was Lars Tetens cigars, then a not so disguised copy of them called Acid. Lets add to the confusion with the new "Axis Cigars". Axis Echo First, there was Lars Tetens cigars, then a not so disguised copy of them called Acid. Lets add to the confusion with the new "Axis Cigars". Por Larranaga Torpedo Let's call this the "new" Por Larranaga. Por Larranaga Torpedo Let's call this the "new" Por Larranaga. Por Larranaga Torpedo Let's call this the "new" Por Larranaga. Felipe Dominicana Boa Without a doubt we are looking at Marlin Perkins favorite cigar, Wild Kingdom has crept into the cigar world. Felipe Dominicana Boa Without a doubt we are looking at Marlin Perkins favorite cigar, Wild Kingdom has crept into the cigar world. Felipe Dominicana Boa Without a doubt we are looking at Marlin Perkins favorite cigar, Wild Kingdom has crept into the cigar world. Romeo y Julieta Vintage III An old favorite of ours was dug out from the back of the humidor, and we figured worthy of a review. Romeo y Julieta Vintage III An old favorite of ours was dug out from the back of the humidor, and we figured worthy of a review. Romeo y Julieta Vintage III An old favorite of ours was dug out from the back of the humidor, and we figured worthy of a review. Romeo Y Julieta Belicoso (Habanos) Scene One, Act One - Romeo lights a Cuban Romeo y Julieta Belicoso as he bids for sweet Juliet's eternal adoration. Romeo Y Julieta Belicoso (Habanos) Scene One, Act One - Romeo lights a Cuban Romeo y Julieta Belicoso as he bids for sweet Juliet's eternal adoration. Romeo Y Julieta Belicoso (Habanos) Scene One, Act One - Romeo lights a Cuban Romeo y Julieta Belicoso as he bids for sweet Juliet's eternal adoration. Te-Amo Anniversario Perfecto It wasn't long before the old industry standby Te-Amo gave the "Anniversario" marketing routine a try. Te-Amo Anniversario Perfecto It wasn't long before the old industry standby Te-Amo gave the "Anniversario" marketing routine a try. Te-Amo Anniversario Perfecto It wasn't long before the old industry standby Te-Amo gave the "Anniversario" marketing routine a try. Henry Clay H2000 Mirabelle Henry Clay is an old brand, named after a United States politician from Kentucky in the early 1800's. Henry Clay H2000 Mirabelle Henry Clay is an old brand, named after a United States politician from Kentucky in the early 1800's. Henry Clay H2000 Mirabelle Henry Clay is an old brand, named after a United States politician from Kentucky in the early 1800's. Mayorga Robusto Maduro Our Mayorga Robusto Maduro review is a month late because three of the five reviewers never turned in reviews! Mayorga Robusto Maduro Our Mayorga Robusto Maduro review is a month late because three of the five reviewers never turned in reviews! Mayorga Robusto Maduro Our Mayorga Robusto Maduro review is a month late because three of the five reviewers never turned in reviews! Cifuentes Rothschild If you look up the word schizophrenic in the dictionary, it will have a group picture of the five folks that reviewed this cigar for us. Cifuentes Rothschild If you look up the word schizophrenic in the dictionary, it will have a group picture of the five folks that reviewed this cigar for us. Cifuentes Rothschild If you look up the word schizophrenic in the dictionary, it will have a group picture of the five folks that reviewed this cigar for us. La Flor Dominicana El Jocko No. 1 How do you review a cigar when the only consistent comment throughout the reviews was the beauty of the band? La Flor Dominicana El Jocko No. 1 How do you review a cigar when the only consistent comment throughout the reviews was the beauty of the band? La Flor Dominicana El Jocko No. 1 How do you review a cigar when the only consistent comment throughout the reviews was the beauty of the band? El Incomparable Robusto (Single Malt Scotch) If your a cigar traditionalist, read no further. Wait scratch that, if your a cigar traditionalist, read on! No, that's not right either. El Incomparable Robusto (Single Malt Scotch) If your a cigar traditionalist, read no further. Wait scratch that, if your a cigar traditionalist, read on! No, that's not right either. El Incomparable Robusto (Single Malt Scotch) If your a cigar traditionalist, read no further. Wait scratch that, if your a cigar traditionalist, read on! No, that's not right either. Hoja Yellow Band Robusto Everybody likes a bargain, and there are no doubts a good $2 cigar would qualify. Hoja Yellow Band Robusto Everybody likes a bargain, and there are no doubts a good $2 cigar would qualify. Hoja Yellow Band Robusto Everybody likes a bargain, and there are no doubts a good $2 cigar would qualify. Hendrik Kelner Factory Second Robusto We wondered...with a smirk...if using these cigars as blind reviews would be fair to our dedicated panel of reviewers. Hendrik Kelner Factory Second Robusto We wondered...with a smirk...if using these cigars as blind reviews would be fair to our dedicated panel of reviewers. Hendrik Kelner Factory Second Robusto We wondered...with a smirk...if using these cigars as blind reviews would be fair to our dedicated panel of reviewers. Mayorga Crystal Rounds The third in our expanding foray into blind reviews was the Mayorga Crystal Round. Mayorga Crystal Rounds The third in our expanding foray into blind reviews was the Mayorga Crystal Round. Mayorga Crystal Rounds The third in our expanding foray into blind reviews was the Mayorga Crystal Round. El Rico Habano Gran Corona A reintroduction of a classic brand leaves some reviewers hoping for more. El Rico Habano Gran Corona A reintroduction of a classic brand leaves some reviewers hoping for more. El Rico Habano Gran Corona A reintroduction of a classic brand leaves some reviewers hoping for more. La Aroma de Cuba Monarch La Aroma de Cuba is a new line of cigars from the fine folks at Ashton, announced and released at the 2002 RTDA show. La Aroma de Cuba Monarch La Aroma de Cuba is a new line of cigars from the fine folks at Ashton, announced and released at the 2002 RTDA show. 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.	Repeat the mantra, "Not all Cuban cigars are a sure thing" over and over when buying Cuban cigars. We know we were loaded with quite a few Cubans this month, but it's just the way the reviews came due. Nothing was intended, implied, or… well, intended or implied, we just had three Cuban work their way in the cycle. We're starting to wish they hadn't. The Hoyo de Monterrey Epicure No. 1 is an oft mentioned, and seemingly popular Cuban smoke. A nice size cigar for any occasion, it fit the bill as a workhorse of the Cuban repertoire. Coming unbanded, it fits the working man's image for a cigar. This was one of the cigars I as lead reviewer, did not try. After seeing the reviews come in, I had to see what was going on. What we saw was five reviews that, at best, rated this cigar as average. Average! For the love of Ruby, aren't all Cuban cigars severely dominant over anything from anywhere else? What happened, did the three staff and two guest reviewers all have bad days when they lit this puppy up? Were all the planets misaligned? Was this a conspiracy along the lines of the JFK assassination? This was a Cuban cigar for heavens sake, and I'll be damned if we're gonna…whoops the ash just fell on my laptop. That sums it up folks, the ash just prematurely fell like a 16 year old over Brittany Spears. Since I didn't believe, I lit up while doing the review. 15 minutes in, and the cigar is 1/3 gone…you can hear it burn. How I wish these were counterfeit. If this continues to be the case, we're closing our Canadian bureau! Starting at the top, the ash was weak, weak like our choices for President. (Where's Jesse Ventura when you need him?) But oh, the construction…"felt like Charmin" was the quote from a guest reviewer familiar with the finer aspects of toiletry products. "Would make good packing material" from another tester. Getting the idea? Screw construction, if it tastes good, who cares how it's made, or how it burns? "Was that a cigar or a cigarette" from the same "powder room" experienced guest. "Fidel, quit shaking hands, and start monitoring the cigar industry" was another insightful first hand quote. Actually a couple of folks noted a consistent, yet mild taste, not all distasteful, but lacking personality like a Rams opponent lacks defense. Anyway, giving this cigar an average score would have been generous, giving it a bomb would not have been all fair either. Being Cuban, it probably suffered from high expectations. Ultimately, for our American readers, feel better that you have some fantastic cigars at your disposal without having to go to Cuba for this one. For Ruby, who belittles our site for lack of "CCW" (Cuban Cigar Worship), here's another reason to hate us. A spade is a spade boys, chalk it up to a bad batch if you like…this ain't one of the Worlds better cigars if our box was any example. Vital Statistics: Shape = Grand Corona Length=5 5/8" RG =46 Wrapper = Cuba Filler = Cuba Binder = Cuba Estimated Cost =
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