{"id":40,"date":"2016-11-24T00:15:16","date_gmt":"2016-11-23T18:45:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/christina.fuelthemes.net\/?p=40"},"modified":"2022-10-29T16:27:30","modified_gmt":"2022-10-29T16:27:30","slug":"the-cigar-review-hoyo-de-monterrey-epicure-no-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/indiacigarclub.com\/journal\/index.php\/2016\/11\/24\/the-cigar-review-hoyo-de-monterrey-epicure-no-2\/","title":{"rendered":"The Cigar Review: Hoyo de Monterrey Epicure No. 2"},"content":{"rendered":"

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If there is a quintessential Cuban robusto, the Hoyo de Monterrey Epicure No. 2 probably holds that title.<\/div>\n
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The size has been around for decades and is a favourite among fans of Cuban cigars for its delicate nuance, complexity and aroma. Not that this is a mild cigar. Subtlety and mild body aren’t exactly the same thing, and the Epicure No. 2 is a case study in how a cigar can deliver layers of flavor while preserving delicacy and sophistication.<\/div>\n
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The samples we smoked were from a February 2016 production date.Traditionalists should be happy that not too much has changed in terms of presentation over the years.<\/div>\n
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The Hoyo Epicure No. 2 cigars still come packaged in wooden slide-lid cabinets, which are ideal for air-flow during long-term aging. They still come bundled with a ribbon, and the cigars are even offered in 50-count cabinets as an option to standard boxes of 25.<\/div>\n
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The only major change has been the bands. Up until about 10 years ago, many cigars in wooden cabinets were packaged nude.<\/div>\n
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Habanos S.A. changed that by putting bands on all cigars, cabinet or otherwise.Those who wish to pay homage to the past can simply remove the labels with ease.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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