Hoyo de Monterrey Churchill

[Colt45]

The last of a few singles I received some time last year.

Construction was very good. A medium colorado wrapper that was a little rough

with no oils.

Draw was excellent, smoke volume could have been a touch better - this one had

the dreaded off center hole in the foot that ran the length of the cigar. Burn was

good for a breezy day.

Very little aroma cold. Pre-light draw was pure cedar. First puffs were cedar with some

spicy sweet cream, which quickly vanished.

For almost the duration, this one was dry, tannic cedar, with an overlay of fruit. It

had a very dry finish. There were no nuances of flavor, and it did not change

until into the final third, where it became straight forward tobacco with a heavy dose

of black pepper. The wood and fruit were quite separated and discernible from each

other, but in balance. Medium in body throughout.

Overall, an enjoyable cigar, but just too dry and woody for my taste. I don't know

that I would acquire more, but if you enjoy this profile, I'd recommend giving

it a go.

[El Presidente]

Nice review Colt. The best I have tried of this Churchill were the 1996/1998 and 2001. At their best they are sweet cream and cedar works of art. They have struggled to get the blend right on these.

[Colt45]

» At their best they are sweet cream and cedar works of art.

Exactly as this one started. I think that perhaps, if the wood and fruit elements had

been less separated (more integrated), it would have made for a nicer, more

harmonious smoke.