Hoyo de Monterrey owes its origin to the plantation of the same name located in “San Juan y Martínez”, in the heart of the “Vuelta Abajo” area. The Hoyo de Monterrey plantation, one of the most famous, has an inscription on the entrance door that reads: “Hoyo de Monterrey. José Gener. 1860”. Hoyo de Monterrey is located in one of the fertile lands on the banks of the river that runs through “San Juan y Martínez”.
All of the brand’s vitolas are made “Totally Handmade with Long filler” with leaves coming from the region of “Pinar del Río”, in the “Vuelta Abajo” area.
Limited Editions have a unique place among the specialties in Habanos, S.A.’s portfolio, not only because of the careful selection of its leaves,aged for a minimum period of two years. But also, for its presentation in special packaging and with an additional black and gold vitola with the year it was launched. Monterreyes No. 4 is presented in a wooden box designed for the occasion with 10 Habanos of each.
his new vitola is even more special because it is the seventh limited edition of the brand since the launch of the Epicure Especial´s vitola in 2004, which ended up becoming one of the references sizes in the Hoyo de Monterrey portfolio. Monterreyes No. 4 vitola existed in the 1960s and is now reintroduced in a trendy format, adding to the large thick ring gauge vitolas that are so popular for brand lovers.
Market name: Monterreyes No.4
Factory name: Maravillas No.4
Measures: 55 ring x 145 mm length
Wrapper: Habano of an excellent appearance, dark and bright color that makes it very authentic and special.
Tasting notes:
- An aromatic Habano with very pleasant woody notes, which allows a fresh and pleasurable enjoyment.
- Burn: excellent and combustibility with a wide breath thanks to its large size, which delights with a very fresh and aromatic smoke and some light bitter notes, being faithful to the mild flavor of its blend.
- Ash: light gray in color and compact.
- Smoking time: About 50 minutes.
- Pairing: Can be enjoyed with 12-year-old Whisky, smooth, floral with light notes of toasted malt with a light finish that combined with the smooth taste of this blend makes an excellent combination.
