Hoyo De Monterrey Le Hoyo De San Juan Cigar

Hoyo de Monterrey: Born in San Juan y Martinez, its light, aromatic blend offers elegance and complexity. Historic vitolas include the Epicure Series.

Hoyo de Monterrey stands as one of Cuba's most elegant and refined cigar brands, founded by Spanish immigrant José Gener y Batet and named after his tobacco plantation in the prestigious Vuelta Abajo region. The name literally means "the hole of Monterrey," referring to the concave terrain favored by premium tobacco growers. Known for their delicate yet aromatic profiles with light to medium strength, Hoyo de Monterrey cigars offer sophisticated complexity with notes of cedar, honey, nuts, and subtle spices. The brand gained legendary status through its association with NBA coach Red Auerbach's famous "victory cigars" and played a pivotal role in launching the Davidoff cigar empire through the prestigious Chateaux series.

• The brand name means 'the hole of Monterrey' in Spanish, referring to the concave terrain of the Vuelta Abajo plantation that favors premium tobacco cultivation

• NBA legend Red Auerbach made Hoyo de Monterrey famous worldwide by smoking them as 'victory cigars' during Boston Celtics games, infuriating opponents and officials

• The brand launched the iconic Davidoff cigar empire in the 1940s by creating the luxurious Chateaux series for Swiss distributor Zino Davidoff

• By 1958, under Fernando Palicio's ownership, Hoyo de Monterrey accounted for 13% of all Havana cigar exports, making it one of Cuba's largest operations

• The Le Hoyo de Río Seco boasts the thickest ring gauge (56) of any regular-production Cuban cigar, representing modern Cuban cigar innovation

• 2022 Cigar Aficionado - Top 25 Cigars (Hoyo de Monterrey Elegantes)

• 2019 Cigar Aficionado - Top 25 Cigars (Hoyo de Monterrey Le Hoyo de Río Seco)

• 2021 Cigar Aficionado - Cuban Fan Favorite Recognition

• 2024 General Cigar - 50th Anniversary Honduras Production Milestone

• 2023 Habanos SA - Global Brand Excellence Recognition

Brand Timeline

1865

Founded by José Gener y Batet using profits from his La Escepción brand to purchase premium Vuelta Abajo plantation

1931

Gener family sold brand to Fernández, Palicio y Cía, adding to their portfolio with Punch and Belinda

1940

Created the legendary Chateaux series for Swiss distributor, launching Zino Davidoff's cigar empire

1965

Non-Cuban production established in Honduras following Cuban Revolution and trade embargo

2004

Introduced Petit Robusto size and redesigned cigar bands as part of brand modernization

Origin:	Cuban
Manufactured:	Hand Made
Flavour:	Light
Length:	150mm
Vitola de galera:	Robusto Extra
Ring:	54
Weight:	15.23g
Smoking Time:	~ 45-60 minutes

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