Hoyo De Monterrey Epicure Especial: TOS AUG 2015: HDM Review Comp 2016

[Pedgy]

Length: 5 1/2" 

Ring Gauge: 50 

Medium –Full Bodied

 

Bought this box in Varadero back in April 2016 when I took my family on a trip.  

 

Pre light draw: Toasted tobacco, coffee and a slight barn yard  (hay)

 

Paired this stick with a Nespresso Latte (Ristretto)

 

1/3 – Leather, tobacco and some earth

2/3 – Much of the same as the 1/3 with some cocoa on the retro hale which was a nice added touch with the Latte.

3/3 – I cut this cigar a little short since my daughter wanted to come outside and play, left about 1 ½ inch left (but I could have literally smoked this until is disappeared, it was that good) Flavours to finish were leather, deep earth, cocoa and a touch of spice. 

Conclusion - I would confidently say one of my favorite CC I have had.  I’m glad I have 8 left in the box to let rest for a little time.  Beautiful construction, no issues with the burn and amazing flavours.

 

Smoke time: 80 minutes

[dicko]

great review. glad you enjoyed.

[Bohn007]

A very timely review since the Epicure Especial were just featured tonight on the 24/24. I happened to just buy my first box ever an hour ago. 

[Pedgy]

I just saw today's offerings. You will really enjoy the Epi. Especial 

[Bohn007]

12 minutes ago, Pedgy said:

I just saw today's offerings. You will really enjoy the Epi. Especial 

I just bought an Igloo 110 liter cooler to set up for aging boxes. These will sit there mostly unmolested for at least a year. 

[Pedgy]

21 minutes ago, Bohn007 said:

I just bought an Igloo 110 liter cooler to set up for aging boxes. These will sit there mostly unmolested for at least a year. 

Started a Coolidor 2 weeks ago. Didn't even know what a Coolidor was at the beginning of the year. Now I have a 70qt about 3/4 full and doesn't look like I'll be stoping soon.  LOL.

[Bohn007]

2 hours ago, Pedgy said:

Started a Coolidor 2 weeks ago. Didn't even know what a Coolidor was at the beginning of the year. Now I have a 70qt about 3/4 full and doesn't look like I'll be stoping soon.  LOL.

I am right there with you. It's like buying a house. Over time you fill it and then have to buy a bigger house just to put all of your stuff! 

[jcorona]

Nice review. I have a tos abr 2016 box which I will rest for a year before I try one. Just curious, no creamy flavors in this?

[Pedgy]

5 hours ago, jcorona said:

Nice review. I have a tos abr 2016 box which I will rest for a year before I try one. Just curious, no creamy flavors in this?

Overall the smoke once exhaled left a creaminess on the lips.  Im generally getting use to flavours and starting to experience different notes in the cigars.  I just included the notes that were more overpowering.  The creaminess was throughout, especially after exhale.