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Expert: - 1/5/2009


Question
Which Hoyo de Monterrey Habana cigar is closest to a 6" by 50 ring (typically, a Toro)?  

Same question as to their torpedo with a 50 or 52 ring?

And, which is the better cigar of the two?

Answer
Hi Rick,

These are the Cuban Hoyo de Monterrey cigars closest to the 6x50 toro size:

Épicure No. 1 - 5 5/8" x 46 Corona Gorda (but also known as a toro)
Épicure No. 2 - 4 7/8" x 50 Robusto
Churchill - 7" x 47 Churchill
Épicure Especial (2004 Edicion Limitada) - 5 1/2" x 50 Gordito (robusto extra)
Regalos (2007 Edicion Limitada) - 5 1/3" x 56 Coronas Extra

Please note that the Edicion Limitada cigars are limited editions and are not part of the regular production cigars.

As for torpedos, Hoyo de Monterrey does have a piramide but it is only available as a Edicion Limitada (2003).  A Cuban Hoyo piramide can also be found in the Seleccion Piramide 5-pack sampler.

Hopes this answers your question.  If you have any more questions, please feel free to just ask.

Regards,
James

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My main area of expertise is Cuban cigars but I can also assist you with cigar etiquette, humidor maintenance and troubleshooting. Unsure of a certain cigar brand? Wondering what a certain cigar tastes like? Have any questions about Cuban cigars? Just let me know! I have smoked every brand of Cuban cigars and most reputable non-Cuban cigar brands on a regular basis so I know a fair bit about taste profiles, cigar etiquette and other fine nuances to cigar smoking. (NOTE: My main focus is on premium, hand-rolled cigars and not cheap, machine made, convenience store cigars.) IMPORTANT: PLEASE NOTE THAT I DO NOT PROVIDE CIGAR OR CIGAR-RELATED APPRAISALS. If you have a vintage cigar item and you want to know if it's worth something, please contact an antique dealer that specializes in "TOBACCIANA".

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I currently have 19 dedicated years of cigar smoking and counting. I have smoked every brand of Cuban cigars and most reputable non-Cuban cigar brands on a regular basis so I know a fair bit about taste profiles, cigar etiquette and other fine nuances to cigar smoking. For 5 years, I studied with Cuban torcedores (rollers), catadores (taste testers) and revisadores (inspectors) on every aspect involving the production of the Cuban cigar and I am currently writing a book that will help beginners understand everything they need to know about cigars and cigar smoking.

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