History of Hoyo De Monterrey
The Hoyo de Monterrey saga begins with Don José Gener y Batet, a Spanish immigrant who settled in Cuba and laid the foundations of the brand in the mid-19th century. Using the profits from his first successful brand, La Escepcion, he acquired a farm in the Vuelta Abajo, a region renowned for its exceptional tobacco.
In 1865, the Hoyo de Monterrey brand was born in Havana and quickly gained notoriety for its sweet, aromatic blend of cigars. Even after Don José's return to Spain and death, the company flourished under the management of his daughter, consolidating its reputation as Cuba's largest factory at the time.
Transitions and sustainability
After a period of concentration on sugarcane production following the death of Don José, the brand and its plantations were sold to the Fernandez Palicio y Ca company. This company already owned renowned brands such as Punch and Belinda, and under Fernando Palicio's leadership, it became a crucial entity in the Cuban cigar world.
The Cuban revolution marked a turning point for many companies, but Hoyo de Monterrey continued to produce quality cigars. Its ability to maintain continuity in production despite the political upheavals is remarkable, and even today, the brand enjoys great popularity with aficionados.
Terroir and Tobacco
The terroir of the Vuelta Abajo region, particularly around San Juan y Martinez, is essential to the quality of Hoyo de Monterrey cigars. The soil and climate here favor the cultivation of a rich tobacco with powerful, nuanced aromas, which are found in every cigar produced under this label.
Hoyo de Monterrey cigars are carefully assembled from selected blends, resulting in flavor profiles that can vary from subtle woody and spicy notes to milder, sweeter touches, depending on the type of cigar and the specific manufacturing method used.
Range presentation
The Hoyo de Monterrey range offers a variety of cigars, each with its own particular characteristics. Formats such as 'Le Hoyo De San Juan', 'Epicure Especial' and 'Double Coronas' illustrate the variety available. These cigars are distinguished not only by their size and shape, but also by their distinct sensory characteristics when tasted.
Traditional hand-crafted production goes hand in hand with innovations in presentation and preservation, as shown by the 'tubo' formats, which offer optimum protection for transporting and preserving the cigar's aroma and freshness.
Hoyo de Monterrey tasting notes
The flavor profile of Hoyo de Monterrey cigars can be described as generally mild to medium-bodied. Typical tasting notes frequently include tones of wood, leather and earth, sometimes accompanied by hints of fruit and spice. The quality of their construction ensures a steady burn and a consistent smoking experience.
The 'Epicure No. 2' variety, for example, offers a more moderate experience with round, balanced flavors, while 'Le Hoyo de San Juan' offers a more robust profile with a more pronounced presence on the palate. Each variety has its own character, reflecting the excellence and tradition of their production.
