Hoyo de Monterrey | Le Hoyo de Río Seco
✓ Cuban puro, regular-production gem with substantial ring gauge
✓ Light-to-medium bodied smoke with elegant complexity and balance
✓ Exceptionally creamy texture and smooth draw
✓ Architecturally remarkable: short and hefty Robusto Extra vitola
✓ Showcases Cuba’s Vuelta Abajo terroir and craftsmanship
Available Variant:
Le Hoyo de Río Seco – Aromosos Robusto Extra (56 × 5½″ / 140 mm × 56 RG)
The Le Hoyo de Río Seco features a hefty 56 ring gauge and a length of approximately 5½ inches (140 mm), presented in the Aromosos Robusto Extra vitola—a bold expression in the Le Hoyo series, introduced around 2018–2019.
About the Producer:
Hoyo de Monterrey is one of Cuba’s historic pre-Revolution cigar brands, founded in the mid-19th century and now produced by Habanos S.A. The Le Hoyo de Río Seco is part of the modern Le Hoyo line, celebrated for exploring fuller ring gauges while preserving the brand’s signature smoothness and elegance.
Cigar Details & Composition:
Wrapper: Cuban Puro (Aromosos) – Colorado Claro
Binder: Cuban
Filler: Cuban long-filler from Vuelta Abajo (Seco & Ligero)
Shape: Robusto Extra (Aromosos), 5½″ × 56 RG (140 mm × 56)
Tasting Notes:
The cold draw offers herbal and vegetal nuances. In the first third, expect cream, cedar, light roast coffee, and baking spices. The midsections bring vanilla sweetness, shortbread, toasted tobacco, nutmeg, cinnamon, caramel—all balanced with herbal undertones such as cilantro and parsley. The body stays light to medium with a creamy smoke and refined, lingering finish.
Smoking Time (Average):
Approx. 60–90 Minutes
Country & Region:
Cuba
Occasion & Pairing:
Ideal for aficionados who enjoy modern, substantial cigars with nuanced complexity. This is a standout choice for contemplative smoking sessions, discussions, or collectors exploring ring-gauge evolutions. Pairs exceptionally well with a fine Cuban rum, aged Scotch, or robust coffee—its creamy and spice-driven profile complements such bold accompaniments.
