Hoyo De Monterrey Epicure no.1 TSM Dic 17 (HRW)

[Richard peters]

There were a lot of reviews on the HDM Epicure no.1 this weekend. Unfortunately mine is as good as some and not as good as others. Smoke my third one from a box of 25 brought back from Santa Clara(first two were better).          First third: cold draw was tight (not plugged) but tight a sweet cinnamon spice flavor. Upon lighting, light smoke on draw, overpowering spice stayed throughout first third.                   Second third: by far the best part of the cigar. Burn was good and even but draw remained light. Spice mellowed out and became more enjoyable a sweet cream with a little hint of cinnamon.                 Final third: Not much of a final third had to relight after first Ash and when the strong spice came back and took over I decided to quit fighting the tight draw and courteously set it in the ashtray to go out.