Hoyo de Monterrey Petit Robusto review Burnt Turkey FOH Sampler 2023 (XNY23)

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Think there is still time to throw one other review in the hat?!

I smoked the Hoyo de Monterrey Petit Robusto that was included in the Burnt Turkey FOH Sampler 2023.

1st 

The pre-draw is very easy and I can taste bready cinnamon. 

After I take my first lighted puff I find it very savory and bready with a little spice at the tip of the tongue.  There is a distinct saltiness to my lips.  As I draw more and retrohale the nuttiness kicks in.  The cigar has been kept in 65% for about 4 weeks but he burn line is a little off and I adjust it - getting some leather and spice on the puff after.

2nd

The cigar is continuing on a mild and nutty flavored journey.  I feel that it has very strong and dry pistachio flavor in this part of the smoke.  The bready flavors continue with the retrohale being very flavorful and savory - umami!

3rd

The cigar got a little plugged here and I needed to relight which presented a leathery taste.  It's still pretty mild even after the relight.  Retrohale is a little rougher but still savory and nutty.  I draw a little more frequently and it does not get as bitter as some NCs can punish you for.  Side note - I tried using a torch and a soft flame believing that I was more accurate with the torch.  Not so much lol!  I still slightly overcharred.  The saltiness returnrs with a warm savory leather.  At this point the cigar has become too hot for my taste and it was time to put it down.

All in all, a very pleasurable cigar that I would rate at 3.5/5.  If you are curious, I smoke very slow and this took me close to 1.5 hours to smoke.