HDM Le Hoyo Rio de Seco UBM SEP 19 (SvHC)

[rcarlson]

The Rio de Seco is a 56 RG monster in the hand, but a tame puppy once lit.

I went for the big RG to contrast with the Trini Fundy I had the evening before.  Nothing else.  I purchased these because they have been pretty well-received around here and. . . what the hell.  I prefer the smaller RGs but lookin' for some "strange." 

Well-constructed, easy draw, good combustion and smoke output.

Had this one while talking about nothing and everything with the fellas on Zoom.  Might have made it taste better.

In a word, "pleasant."  Below medium body and strength.  Started out (and stayed) with and earthy, cedar, lightly roasted mixed nuts, and leather.  Linear, but that's okay.  The huge RG made it burn cool; well-rounded.  Smoooove (with a "v").  Maybe a little too mild for my ordinarily-mongrel-lovin' @ss, but it's got its time and its place.  Chill, slow-smokin', no-need-to-concentrate stick.

Last legs develop a little more strength, but still mellow.  Roasted nuts predominate.  Maybe some time will give it the trademark HDM creaminess, but this one was lacking in that department.  Still a good one.

All-in-all, the size is a distraction, and I think more concentration from a smaller RG would be a plus.  But I have no complaints with the overall smoking experience and wouldn't kick it out of bed for eating crackers.  

I give her a hard earned B+

   

   

[Goodfortune]

Thanks for the review. I have a box resting from a 24:24 in March, excited to give one a try after a bit more rest. 

[Wookie]

Nice review. This sounds like most of my experiences with HdM.

[lovethehaze]

these cigars are great, especially for the golf course.. meaty and a strong build, def not as mongrelish as some but plenty of meat on that bone to satisfy oneself imho. def a step up for my HdM experience.  i have  few boxes and enjoy them quite a bit.

nice review

 

 

[ElJavi76]

Great review Rob. Meantime I was having my bone dry San Juan. I got a lot more of the cedary sweet notes and less cream than I usually do from an HdM. Tasty nonetheless.

That being said there's something missing from this review...

Some Spanish Cedar vaneer maybe? I dunno. Can't put my finger on it. 

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[StogieSteve23]

Nice review.  I smoked through a box of these last year and enjoyed them.  Nice morning cigar (if time permits) for me. 

[rcarlson]

2 hours ago, ElJavi76 said:

Great review Rob. Meantime I was having my bone dry San Juan. I got a lot more of the cedary sweet notes and less cream than I usually do from an HdM. Tasty nonetheless.

That being said there's something missing from this review...

Some Spanish Cedar vaneer maybe? I dunno. Can't put my finger on it. 

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Agreed.  Sort of "round things out" a little if they're aiming for excellence.  Complete the job, so to speak.

Well, maybe they won't know. 

But I will.   

[rcarlson]

4 hours ago, StogieSteve23 said:

Nice review.  I smoked through a box of these last year and enjoyed them.  Nice morning cigar (if time permits) for me. 

It's a lot of cigar for breakfast, but I agree that the flavor profile works for a morning cigar.