Hoyo de Monterrey Epicure No. 2 LGR JUL 18 HRW

[Wailbait]

This is an exciting review for me, not only because I tend to like this cigar but because it’s the first cigar I have smoked that was released in 2018!  I have a bit of older stuff that I had been meaning to get to so I haven’t had a single stick rolled later than October 17.

I had recently had an Epi 2 from a marvelous 2015 box so I was curious how this newish one stacked up. 

Prelight:

Floral.  While beguiling and lovely, I have sometimes noted that a floral cigar at cold, can yield some bitter tannins.  Hoping that’s not the case.

First half:

Cigar is wonderfully constructed, with good weight and this first half shows it!  Draw is perfect and I get the classic cedar/ woody notes.  Light and delicate.  Fortunately not tannic or harsh.

Second half:

Around the middle of the cigar I got a slight nutty quality.  Not usually noteworthy except this isn’t a cigar where that flavor usually peeks in.  It was pleasant although it didn’t last.  The back half definitely picked up in strength.  There were green notes.  I believe these notes will resolve well into more complexity given time.  

Paired with a really lovely daiquiri!

Overall I was impressed with this cigar.  I’d give it an 88-89 now but I can for sure see 93-94 potential in there.  There is plenty of flavor to resolve!

[irratebass]

Nice review!