Hoyo de Monterrey Edicion Limitada 2003

[jerseyjay]

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It is time for another ‘forbidden fruit.’ This week we are photographing and reviewing Hoyo de Monterrey Edicion Limitada 2003. Looking across HdM, this was the first and is one of the figurado shaped Edicion Limitadas.

From cubancigarwebsite

2000 – Edición Limitada – Grand Corona 47 x 235 (9.3″)

2003 – Edición Limitada – Pyramid 52 x 156 (6.1″)

2004 – Edición Limitada – Robusto Extra 50 x 141 (5.6″)

2007 – Edición Limitada – Corona Extra 46 x 137 (5.4″)

2011 – Edición Limitada - Petit Pyramid 46 x 135 (5.3″)

Visually, one is introduced to a relatively dark, aged for 2 years, oily wrapper with a lot of visible veins and seams. After clipping it, excellent draw. Considering inconsistency and construction problems, good draw in a cuban cigar puts a smile on my face. Great start ! Pleasing flavors right out of the gate. Enjoyable chocolate morphed into an espresso like taste. In addition, I was able to extract a bit of cinnamon, woodiness, and hints of sweetness on the lips. To balance it, there was a hint of spice / pepper, especially toward the end. Along with a great draw and a bit unexpected, thick, rich smoke that made photography session that much more enjoable. The burn line was a bit wavy at first but then corrected itself and progressed exceptionally well. The ash, as depicted below, was simply superb.

I absolutely enjoyed Hoyo de Monterrey Edicion Limitada 2003. Considering sweet chocolaty flavors, this cigar reminded me of Cohiba Geniosand its maduro characteristics. I had couple samples of HdM EL ’03 couple years ago and recall similar experience. After reading latest reviews on this specimen, I was expecting a lot less flavors and strength. Although I agree with the latter, I believe that this pyramid is still packing quite a bit of flavor. If you can find singles or a box, I strongly recommend it.

[cottierm]

Thanks for this interesting review and for the beautiful pictures which capture magnificently a moment of pure bliss.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Best,

Michel

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[Ken Gargett]

just finished my box. loved them.

2003 was a great year for the LE's. wioth the exception of those dire Monte C's. that said. my box, which rob and i have made some serious inroads in of late, has come around. but it took a long time.

[CanuckSARTech]

Well done. Great pics as always, jay. Cheers.

[bassman]

These were released in two batches. Yours is an original release. Those have held up nicely. The second release. with a silver Hoyo band, has faded pretty badly.

[shrink]

Coincidentally, I smoked one this weekend, the first in over a year. The last few I smoked were pretty bland, so I was pleased to discover that they had make a come-back. Surprisingly strong and full-bodied, it had the signature Hoyo woody profile, with some complex spices and peppery aftertaste. I was reminded of a strong des Dieux. Altogether quite good, considering how bland these have been for a couple of years. I'm going to smoke these up while they're in season.

[joeypots]

These were released in two batches. Yours is an original release. Those have held up nicely. The second release. with a silver Hoyo band, has faded pretty badly.

Right again Bass Man. I had a box of the second batch and they were mediocre at best.

[paulF]

I know this is a 2 year old thread but i smoked one of those last night! By far the best Cigar i have ever had in my life!

It literally had everything,loads of sweetness, earthiness,leather,little hint of chocolate, mushroomness,very little pepper and spice,very little Cedar,roast tobacco, bit of saltiness on the lips, even peppermint and menthol in the last third.

My God it was simply an amazing experience!