Size: 5 x 42 ( 129mm x 42 )
Wrapper: Cuba
Binder and Filler: Cuba
Strength: Mild to Medium
Price: ~ $8 USD each
Box Date: Unknown
Behind The Stick:
For just about any ‘serious’ or even some of the once in a while smokers – Cuban cigars hold a certain air of excellence that for some, is second to none. For American’s it is almost always the “Forbidden fruit” aspect ( my favorite Cuban to this day was a ‘run of the mill’ Cohiba Robusto I purchased from La Casa Del Habano in Mexico ) while for those in Western Europe – it is almost the only thing you can get your hands on for a reasonable price. Granted, I still slant my preferences towards Dominican or Nicaraguan but – I digress…
That being said, The Hoyo De Monterrey brand has been commonly considered the “High Middle Class” line for Cuba’s tobacco production. While the cigars are usually well constructed and carry some unique packaging they are not as dressed up or go through the extensive critiques the Cohiba line does but it certainly gets more attention then the Por Larrañaga line for example.
Some of you may also be on freak out saying that the Coronations comes in a silver tube and that this white tube is just not the right one! Well – if you are talking about the pre 2011 versions then you are correct, but in 2011 the packaging was changed to the white tube – although the blend remained the same. I do feel a little bad about not letting these cigars rest longer but I just lack the self restraint to let a cigar ( especially a Cuban ) rest for 5 to 10 years at minimum.
Onto the Damn Review!
