Hoyo De Monterrey #50 Natural

Here's another cigar in our lineup this month that has an extensive history in the tobacco industry. This highly sought after brand originally began in Cuba in 1960 and was produced by leaf grower and founder Jose Gener. The name roughly translates as "the valley of Monterrey" and is named after the Vuelta Abajo, a very fertile region known for its tobacco productionin Southwest Cuba.. Gener's family farmed in this valley for many years during the late 1800s. The Hoyo de Monterrey you'll sample this month has been rolled in the Honduran-based Villazon factory since1969. It is medium to full-bodied in flavor and is a complex blend of Connecticut binder, Honduran, Nicaraguan and Cuban seed Dominican fillers, all encased in a gorgeous natural Connecticut wrapper. Look for a complex and strong, yet silky, rich flavor in this Toro. Note a dense, spicy smoke aroma offering a lingering sweet character. Consider pairing this treat with an espresso or imperial stout.