Hoyo De Monterrey Epicure Number 2. Dec 2018 (HRW)

[StalinisBallinn]

This is a beautiful cigar I got as part of a trade.

Near the beginning there was a wonky burn issue but with one touch-up it went away. This was a super smooth cigar, definitely no stronger than medium-bodied yet it was full flavored. Right from the get-go it is meaty and full with strange tastes I don't believe I've ever experienced in a cigar, It's very complex from the beginning.

Finally the strength picks up to the point where there is a nice, even-tempered black pepper finish following the warming baked goods and general nutiness. I nub it at the end and enjoy every second, even as my fingers burn into nothing.

I'd say the main flavor was cedar but I could also taste a light coffee with cream and a hint of sweetness. There was a smooth, warming spice with hints of cinnamon and nutmeg.

Overall this was a wonderful cigar with a ton of flavor and a great burn (besides the first inch). I would gladly smoke more of these any day and I really did enjoy more than I expected to.

 

Overall Rating:90

[Chucko8]

Nice review. thank you

[shippers]

Great review - I wonder if the pepper aspect reduces with age and if so how long. I've only had epi 2s young but I have some tucked away to see how they develop.

[TheMonk]

Good job!

[irratebass]

Nice review man