Hoyo de Monterrey Epicure No 1 single from 16 : Ode to the 43 to 46 gauge review week

[Cmelle]

I bought this cigar mid 2016 in the 'Robs rotation sampler'. 

It isn't the best looking. Wrapper is a flaky, dry goldy colour. It reminded me of gold fish food. 

I cut it with a straight guillotine cut. Draw, burn and construction are near perfect, as all cigars are from Rob. 

I wasn't expecting much due to the wrapper. First third started out with some light cedar, slight bit of cream and a bit earthy.

In the second third, the cedar dropped off and was replaced with hay. Not a lot of cream coming through either. I still haven't tasted any of the savoury spice that i have enjoyed in these in the past.

The last third finished with the slight hay and cream and earth. A bit of sourness also came in which was interesting. Also some bitterness in the last third. 

Ash was also very flaky and didn't hold on at all. 

Wasn't a bad cigar, but wasn't a great cigar also. Average cigar and I still enjoyed it. Medium bodied.

[JohnS]

I wish it was better for you. When you can get that combination of woodiness, cream and light chocolate in a very mild smoke, then you know you've hot a winner with a Hoyo de Monterrey stick! Thanks for the review.

[TheMonk]

Definitely not a fan of this one either, but nice job nonetheless!