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Hoyo de Monterrey DC - Delamain Cognacs

By @Ken Gargett

One of the discussions Rob and I have had in recent times, which pertained to cigars, was the Hoyo DC’s. I have said this numerous times before – there are really only two times he has steered me wrong. The toxic toad of tobacco known as Monte Cs and a box of Hoyo DC’s. 

I was surprised at the recent love for these across the forum. I bought my box back in 2006 and I am struggling to find the code (box was finished a few years ago), but I am pretty sure it was from 2000 or 2001. Granted perhaps not stellar years, but still… 

Looking back at notes, I can see that I really tried to like them and even rated a few of the...continue to full article.

[Cubadust]

Great read, thanks!

[Wookie]

Nice write-up! I too have struggled with Hoyo DCs since the 1990s. I have some 2014 and 2015 cabinets and they are pretty bland. I end up smoking them once in awhile on longer drives. Maybe need to try a more recent vintage. I've had traces of brilliance from some Hoyo San Juans...so much so that I think I own at least a hundred of them now...though they usually disappoint. Different strokes for....

Cognac? Was really introduced to it by Bernard Freden, proprietor of park ave liquors in NYC in the late 1980s. Love it but probably steer to bourbon for the relative affordability and quality at low price points.  But I'm a sucker for brandy....grapes offer so much complexity. Pierre Ferrand Selection des Anges was the one I started with back in the day. Now it's a touch pricey for me. 

Would love recommendations on a good $30 Cognac. 

[Habana Mike]

Delamain produces some fine Cognacs

[mtd057]

45 minutes ago, Habana Mike said:

Delamain produces some fine Cognacs

+1.  Probably one of my favorite cognac brands

[Ken Gargett]

ta guys. it was a nice combo!