Cuba / Mild

Elegantes (2017)

Hoyo de Monterrey

By Abid Amiri

A light-bodied Cuban figurado with sweet, nutty, and honeyed opening notes that evolve through cedar and leather before settling into a woody, balanced close. Quintessentially Hoyo, with each flavor note present without overpowering the others.

In the Cigar Database

93.0Captaincy Score

Published: June 28, 2026
Vitola: Figurado, 6.25 x 47
Wrapper: Cuban
Price: £50 single / £490 box of 10
Binder: Cuban
Filler: Cuban

Hoyo de Monterrey Elegantes figurado with V-cut and firm ash in a lounge setting — Mid-smoke with the Hoyo de Monterrey band and a clean V-cut on the figurado.

Tasting progression

First third

Sweet and nutty notes with hints of honey were prevalent as the ring gauge widened. Fairly pleasant to retrohale given the light strength and sweet character of the cigar.

Second third

Cedar and leather began blending in with the sweetness from the opening third. Honey remained present and integrated nicely with the woody flavors.

Final third

Sweetness faded for the most part as leather and cedar became the dominant duo. Still an extremely pleasant, enjoyable smoke through the finish.

Final Verdict

Quintessentially Hoyo with a unique flavor profile for a light-bodied cigar. It has all the flavor notes listed without one overpowering the other in a light-bodied format.