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Hoyo de Monterrey

Epicure No.2

Medium
Medium
🇨🇺 CubaOld WorldRobustoUSD 32

One of the most popular Cuban cigars worldwide — a favourite for those who want Havana character without the full force of Partagás or Bolívar. Consistently scores 90+ and is praised for its balance, creamy texture, and elegant complexity. An ideal introduction to Cuban cigars.

Tasting notes: Cedar, cream, light earth, honey, mild spice, woody complexity. Balanced and elegant.

HOYO DE MONTERREYEpicure No.2

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Vitals

Origin

🇨🇺 Cuba

Strength

Medium

Vitola

Robusto

Length

4.87"

Ring Gauge

50

MSRP

USD 32.00

Made in

🇨🇺 Cuba

Construction

Handmade, Long filler

Old World

Crafted in Cuba — the birthplace of the handmade premium cigar. Centuries of terroir, Habanos tradition, and a strictly regulated industry define every leaf.

Leaf Composition

Wrapper

Vuelta Abajo

Natural

🇨🇺 Cuba

Binder

🇨🇺 Cuba

Filler

🇨🇺 Cuba

Growing Region — Vuelta Abajo

Elevation200ftSoilLimestone-rich red clay (colorado) over deep volcanic subsoilClimateTropical lowland; morning mists from Viñales valley; trade winds from the north; highly consistent humidity

World's most storied tobacco; produces wrapper, binder, and filler of unmatched complexity

The most storied tobacco growing region in the world. Limestone-rich lowland soil in western Cuba. Produces the wrapper, binder, and filler used by virtually all Habanos S.A. brands. The unique soil chemistry — red clay over limestone — and the morning mists from the Viñales valley create conditions impossible to replicate elsewhere.

Flavour Profile

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Flavour axisProducer baseline (0–5)
Body0.0
Dark Fruit0.0
Bright Fruit0.0
Herbal0.0
Spice1.5
Sweet1.5
Vanilla4.5
Caramel0.0
Cocoa0.0
Nutty0.0
Cedar4.5
Earth1.5
Leather0.0
Finish0.0

The Brand

Est.1865HQHavana, CubaFactoryLa Corona Factory, Havana, Cuba

Founded 1865, named after a renowned Vuelta Abajo growing estate. Medium-bodied and elegant compared to Bolívar or Partagás — an approachable gateway to Cuban cigars. The Epicure No.2 Robusto is consistently one of the most popular Cuban cigars worldwide, praised for its balance and nuanced complexity.

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