Popular Post Islandboy Posted March 23, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted March 23, 2019 This is Hoyo de Monterrey’s latest LCDH release, the Escogidos. It measures 49 x 7 ⅛”, just a half inch shorter than the Double Corona, a size known as Pacos. I had my first one a few weeks back and it was quite enjoyable. The Hoyo review weekend is the perfect excuse to dip my grubby hands into the box again. Appearance and aroma are beautiful. The chocolate brown wrapper has a silky sheen to it, with a smell of fine tobacco and new-car leather. I purposely picked one that had a little give to it, and draw is spot on. There were a couple of solidly packed sticks that I passed on - I only hope they’re not plugged. Within the first few puffs, I’m greeted by a couple of classic Hoyo flavors - toasted graham cracker and cream. Smoke starts out a little thin, but steadily increases. A little further into the first third toasted coconut appears, and the cigar is now tasting very much like the best Epi 2’s I’ve had. And this is where things start to get really interesting. I start getting the same dark fruit flavor I experienced in the first one. Raisins, wow. This soon becomes a bowl of raisin bran with creamy milk. Not only is this cigar delicious, it may actually be providing fiber. The dark fruit flavors along with the graham cracker keep evolving, becoming more concentrated. I honestly wasn’t expecting this complexity, it’s quite stunning, and much better than the first one. It’s actually tasting like a 3 year old RASS now, with graham cracker in the mix. Yeah, picture that. At about halfway, the concentration of flavors continues, and marzipan enters the picture. The total package just transported me back to my childhood and to New Zealand where my family spent a month. There was a raisin biscuit in the stores, with a sweet, flaky crust, and a currant paste on the inside. I’m there, eating one. Absolutely gorgeous. I’m being blown away by this cigar and it’s vibrant flavors. Very un-Hoyo like flavors, I might add. As I enter the final third I have to slow my pace a bit, as a slight bitterness creeps in if it gets too hot. Slowing down eliminates this, bringing me back to nirvana again. And so it goes. This cigar was stunningly good, right down to the nub. Top 10 experience for me, the complexity is impressive. I give it a 94 right now. Not sure how it will change with age - not sure I want to find out. I highly recommend getting your hands on one. Cheers! 23 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrairieSmoke Posted March 23, 2019 Share Posted March 23, 2019 Very glad to see this review! I’ve got arriving to me this week. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aphexafx Posted March 23, 2019 Share Posted March 23, 2019 Stellar! ? And good luck! ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perla Posted March 23, 2019 Share Posted March 23, 2019 Thanks for the review. Outstanding smoke ?? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Posted March 23, 2019 Share Posted March 23, 2019 52 minutes ago, Islandboy said: Not only is this cigar delicious, it may actually be providing fiber. Lol. Nice! Looks like these are good for your health. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Islandboy Posted March 23, 2019 Author Share Posted March 23, 2019 I'm interested in hearing what comes through for others with this cigar. It still seems pretty incredible to me how the core flavors of the marca are there, blended so well with this completely new element of concentrated currant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrairieSmoke Posted March 23, 2019 Share Posted March 23, 2019 I'm interested in hearing what comes through for others with this cigar. It still seems pretty incredible to me how the core flavors of the marca are there, blended so well with this completely new element of concentrated currant. This is the reason I like so many of the LCDH releases. They tend to have a ramped up and tweaked flavor profiles which I enjoy. I’ll be sure to throw up a review when after I rest mine for a bit. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earthson Posted March 23, 2019 Share Posted March 23, 2019 I will continue to keep my eyes open. Y'all are just too quick for me on the 24:24! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Islandboy Posted March 23, 2019 Author Share Posted March 23, 2019 14 minutes ago, earthson said: I will continue to keep my eyes open. Y'all are just too quick for me on the 24:24! I could have missed it, but I haven't seen this come up on 24:24 yet. It's pretty much a European release, my sister picked some up for me while in Berlin a few months back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earthson Posted March 23, 2019 Share Posted March 23, 2019 23 minutes ago, Islandboy said: I could have missed it, but I haven't seen this come up on 24:24 yet. It's pretty much a European release, my sister picked some up for me while in Berlin a few months back. Thought I did, but could be the Elegantes. Somewhat irritating that some LCDH are spread far and wide (RA Sups, HURR, Partagas Salomones) while others are released much more sparingly (such as these). Have heard nothing but good things about these. I'm of the camp that all HdM need some age, but it sounds like these may not conform to that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lotusguy Posted March 23, 2019 Share Posted March 23, 2019 Thought I did, but could be the Elegantes. Somewhat irritating that some LCDH are spread far and wide (RA Sups, HURR, Partagas Salomones) while others are released much more sparingly (such as these). Have heard nothing but good things about these. I'm of the camp that all HdM need some age, but it sounds like these may not conform to that?I’m sure they will spread to other parts of the world soon. They are absolutely outstanding cigars and yes, they don’t need any aging at all. Packaging is also nicely executed. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcorona Posted March 23, 2019 Share Posted March 23, 2019 Nice review. What was the total smoking time? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorCalAaron Posted March 23, 2019 Share Posted March 23, 2019 Great review, sounds like its one to try out! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Islandboy Posted March 23, 2019 Author Share Posted March 23, 2019 1 hour ago, jcorona said: Nice review. What was the total smoking time? Thanks. I forgot to officially time it, but it was a nice, slow burner, and I was savoring it, so I’d guess very close to 2 hrs. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohbob976 Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 Great review! Had super high hopes for this one. The single I had was incredibly tannic. Didn’t get any of these flavors you speak of. I need to try another one before making a final decision I guess Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucko8 Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 Wow sounds like it was a very enjoyable cigar. I'm very keen to get hold of some as would love to get a toasted coconut experience also, even if just fleeting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99call Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 On 3/23/2019 at 4:50 PM, Islandboy said: At about halfway, the concentration of flavors continues, and marzipan enters the picture. The total package just transported me back to my childhood and to New Zealand where my family spent a month. There was a raisin biscuit in the stores, with a sweet, flaky crust, and a currant paste on the inside. I’m there, eating one. Absolutely gorgeous. I’m being blown away by this cigar and it’s vibrant flavors. Very un-Hoyo like flavors, I might add. This sounds like an expat from the north of England brought the humble 'Eccles cake' to the shores of NZ. I would would agree, apart from the Du Gourmet, which is known to put out currant flavours Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99call Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 great review BTW ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raskol Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 Great review... Looking forward to getting some soon Nice pictures! Thank you. Sent from my SM-G965F using Tapatalk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMonk Posted March 26, 2019 Share Posted March 26, 2019 Great review! Hoyo is one of my least favorite marcas, but I'm gonna try this one nonetheless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drguano Posted March 26, 2019 Share Posted March 26, 2019 Nice review. I was looking for these at the LCDH in Teddington last week but Ajay has yet to receive them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post PrairieSmoke Posted March 26, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted March 26, 2019 Here is a few pics of my box for those that haven’t seen them yet. Interesting that they went for the upgraded varnished box. Mine are LGR NOV 18 for reference. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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