After introducing the medium-bodied Rojo and bold Oscuro cigars in 2023, Hoyo de Monterrey completes the trifecta with the Hoyo de Monterrey Shade cigar—a milder, more relaxed expression that leans into creamy refinement. But don’t let the lighter strength fool you. In the hefty 6” x 60 Gigante, this cigar coasts on creamy Honduran flavor from first puff to final nub.
The blend is a Honduran puro made at STG’s HATSA factory in Danlí, capped with a rare shade-grown Honduran Connecticut wrapper (not USA Connecticut, not Ecuador). The result? A mellow profile that punches above its price tag and fills out the ring gauge without overwhelming the palate.
What does the Hoyo de Monterrey Shade Gigante cigar taste like?
Expect a clean, mellow experience with notes of sweet hay, light cream, and hints of cedar. The big format delivers a cool draw and long burn, delivering smoking experiences in the ballpark of an hour and 40 minutes. It’s easygoing, approachable, and under nine bucks—a gentle giant if there ever was one.
