Hoyo de Monterrey owes its origin to the town of San Juan y Martinez, which lies at the heart of the Vuelta Abajo tobacco zone. ‘Hoyo’ literally means a ‘hole’ and in this case describes the low-lying position of the plantation on the fertile banks of San Juan y Martinez River. Jose Gener, a Spaniard from Tarragona, first used the name of his Vega on a brand of Habanos in 1865. Also Hoyo de Monterrey was the first brand to introduce a Petit Robosto in 2005, the 50 ring gauge size with a shorter length to suit those who like thicker formats, but do not always have the time to enjoy them.
All the tobaccos selected for Hoyo de Monterrey’s filler blend come from Vuelta Abajo and zone. The flavour of Hoyo de Monterrey’s blend makes it an attractive choice for those who seek a delicate yet aromatic Habano that is lighter to the taste but with great elegance and complexity. Hoyo de Monterrey cigars are totally handmade.