Educational resources on Cuban cigar heritage, brands and vitolas.
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A Robusto from a marque generally described as one of the lighter Cuban houses.
| Brand | Hoyo de Monterrey |
|---|---|
| Vitola | Robusto |
| Strength | Mild |
| Origin | Cuba |
| Length | 124 mm |
| Ring gauge | 50 |
| Pack size | Single | Box of 10 |
| Collection | Classic Cigars, Cuban Cigars |
The Epicure No. 2 is made in the Robusto factory size (124 mm × 50). Hoyo de Monterrey is often recommended to newcomers because of its generally lighter profile, although perceived strength always varies with the individual cigar and the smoker.
Read Hoyo de Monterrey: History and House Style and our Cigar Strength Guide.
What a vitola is, why every Cuban cigar has two size names, and how the main formats compare.
Similar length, very different proportions: how the classic Corona compares with the popular Robusto.
An overview of the Cuban marques — the famous houses and the smaller names — with links to each brand in the catalogue.
Montecristo
The traditional Corona proportions of 142 mm by 42 ring gauge.
Partagás
A widely known Robusto from one of the oldest Havana houses.
Romeo y Julieta
A shorter companion to the Churchill, made in the Robusto factory size.
Cuban Cigar Hub
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