Hoyo de Monterrey Epicure No.1: MAY 13: HDM Review Comp 2016

[fabes]

I've had this Epi #1 in my desktop for the past two years. It's the last of the epi 1s I have. Even though it was from a fiver I picked up to try, it can be tough burning the last of a kind. I'm sure some of y'all can relate. The last single or two from a box that never seem to see their life fulfilled by being consumed. 

Well, I'm glad I get around to smoking this cigar as it was very enjoyable. Not earth shattering by any means, but a really solid smoke. Not as creamy as some hoyo's can be, but lashings of woody oaky flavors. A smooth woodiness with some sweet spices. A little cream here and there, but more skim milk than buttermilk or half & half. I think the woodiness was pushing for the front stage and letting the cream take the back burner. 

Overall a solid cigar that was well balanced and had excellent construction. 

 

[Danimalia]

8 hours ago, fabes said:

A little cream here and there, but more skim milk than buttermilk or half & half.

YES! I kept wanting to say my EEs were creamy, but the body was much lighter than cigars I usually think of as creamy. Skim milk is a great way of putting it.

 

Good luck.

[TheMonk]

Nice, thanks!