Hoyo de Monterrey Piramides Edicion Limitada
Origin: Cuba
Size: 6.00 X 52
Wrapper: Natural

From Pablamos Cigars:
The name of these cigars take their origins from the Hoyo de Monterrey plantation in the Vuelta Abajo region of Cuba. The Monterrey plantation was owned by a Spanish settler, José Gener, who had left Catalunya in 1831 at 13 years of age to join his uncle producing "los majagua cigarillos" for the local Cuban market. In 1851 José convinced his uncle to open a cigar factory in La Habana where they began production of "La Escepcion" brand for the vast American market. Building on the success of this brand José Gener acquired the Hoyo de Monterrey plantation in 1860 and 5 years later began production of the cigars that took their name from this "vega" (Las Vegas translates as the fertile plains). The soft taste of Hoyo de Monterrey cigars is a favourite amongst those who prefer a Habano of less force - delicate, aromatic and complex - and the Double Coronas and the Epicure no 2's are especially well-known amongst lovers of Habanos cigars.

Reviewed by: MrChef
Date: June 2004
Notes:

What an amazing cigar! All the checking I’ve done says the size is 6.00 X 52…but I swear this thing seemed at least twice as big! Of course holding this thing in my hand I could not help but start to compare it to a Montecristo #2. And while that would not be fair I did it anyway…the Monte is one of my all time favorites. But I must say this HDM was a much prettier cigar. The wrapper by all accounts is listed as “natural” but this one was as dark and oily as any maduro wrapper I’ve ever seen. (The picture does not do it justice) The overall construction was smooth and solid.

And now the best part….from start to finish this thing was as I said earlier…amazing! It started out right in the middle of medium…then built in strength to the medium strong point. It was never hot nor harsh. I believe a Monte #2 is much stronger. But this cigar was much more complex than any Montecristo I’ve ever smoked. Each draw made me stop and think. This thing must have changed flavors three or four times. Everything from chocolate to leather but always pure Cuban satisfaction. It burned slow and even. A great draw that gave up tons of rich blue smoke. As you might expect the ash was solid, think and white. I have to say that this is one of the best cigars I have smoked in a long, long time.

They are not cheap, but this is one cigar that I am going to say is well worth the money.