Hoyo de Monterrey Short Hoyo Corona

[Strada]

Here is the review I did of the Hoyo Short Hoyo Corona for Cigar Inspector. Unfortunately, I didn't do any pairing with this one, as I had little time to enjoy it!

1st third:

The Short Hoyo Corona opens up mildly with a slight cream feeling to the smoke. I taste some crackers, some floral and herbaceous notes. Funny enough, there aren't any of the pre-draw flavours in this opening act.

This cigar is evolving pretty rapidly and, I've got to say, pretty nicely. It sits a light body, I still have some crackers, some toasts but tones of woods have also come in. Light wood, oak wood if I had to guess. This is quite interesting. The flavours are not totally defined but yet clear at the same time. You can differentiate them but they are not sharp. This makes this cigar almost a little bland. Hopefully this will develop into something better.

The ash is light gray, almost white, like dirty snow. It has a medium consistency.

2nd third:

This cigar's body increased a little bit and now sits at light medium; that's a good thing. The burn is slightly wavy. It needs some attention but nothing to bother me.

The creamy smoke is now gone, I am left with some toasts, wood and nuts. Very close to a toasted slice of that walnut bread I pick up from the local market. I taste some sweetness becoming more present after each puff. It is quite a good backdrop for the bread and nuts. I am really digging where this is going.

There is no acidity whatsoever. That's nice. I would almost say this tastes like a cookie, a walnut cookie. Nice. The smoke is quite dry; it leaves a very short aftertaste. This nut cookie has now left. It didn't last long enough. As if someone gave you a great homemade cookie and took the rest after your first bite. You want to have more but it's gone. Deceiving!

This is a cigar to have with an espresso or drip coffee. It is a light morning cigar.

3rd third:

We are at light medium. I am still sad the cookie idea crumbled (ha ha). The sweet undertones are gone. Flavours are now toast and tobacco. The change ups are pretty frequent but they don't really bring anything new.

It has now reverted back to light body, tobacco, toast and slight wood feeling. This cigar is a bit on the bland side. This is kind of a boring last third. I could easily nub this cigar as it produces no bitterness, acidity or heat but the flavours are not worthwhile. To bed it goes.

[Scdalak]

Well done Seemon, spot on as usual....

[maverickdrinker]

nice review simon. thanks for sharing

[Strada]

Thanks Steve, Art

[El Presidente]

Great review Simon

I find these a little bit bland for my taste. Not quite flavour defined enough, not quite complex. It is a cigar that has never made it into my rotation but I do make a point of trying them from time to time. The HDM Du Prince is such a different animal and satisfies me far mote.

[Strada]

Great review Simon

I find these a little bit bland for my taste. Not quite flavour defined enough, not quite complex. It is a cigar that has never made it into my rotation but I do make a point of trying them from time to time. The HDM Du Prince is such a different animal and satisfies me far mote.

I just added de HMD du Prince to my "to-try" list

[IcedCanuck]

Good review, thanks for sharing. I do enjoy the smaller sticks in the mornings and during the winter months but I have not tried that one. I'll have to pick up a single at some point and give it a shot.

[Strada]

Phil, these might be harder to find as the are Discontinued since 2006

[canadianbeaver]

great photos!!

[Ghabanos]

Loving the pics.

[edlye]

A vinyl AND film brother!

[HydroRaven]

I read it over on Cigar Inspector and I have to say it was a nice review. Thanks a lot, keep them coming!

[Strada]

A vinyl AND film brother!

Vinyls mostly, last june I had to unload all the extras and doubles because I was moving in my girlfriend. Sold about 2000 and I got about 1000 left. Love them but HATE moving them.