The Hoyo de Monterrey Petit Robusto was launched in 2004 and was one of the very first “Petit Robusto” sizes in the Cuban product range. The vitola de galera is just petit robusto.
Since its presentation on all markets worldwide, it is sold in a Slide Lid Box of 25 cigars and 3-count cardboard packs.
The colors of the wrapper can vary from Colorado Claro to Colorado. However, to the touch, they are almost always relatively smooth and with tiny pronounced veins. The quality is excellent.
- Country of Origin: Cuba
- Size: 50 x 102 mm (4″)
- Wrapper: Cuba
- Binder: Cuba
- Filler: Cuba
- Price: $ N.A. – € 10
Hoyo de Monterrey Petit Robusto: unlit, a clear note of wood is perceived, enriched by nuances of earth and coffee.
The smoke is rather sapid in the opening, with a slight bitter hint. It expresses notes of bitter almond, wood, and balsamic herbs, all of equal intensity. Strength is medium (3/5).
The initial bitterness gives way to a not too evident sweetness. The profile confirms the wood and nuts, with nuances of bitter almond and earth. Strength increases, becoming medium-full (4/5).
The Hoyo de Monterrey Petit Robusto is the outsider of the Hoyo de Monterrey brand. Although the brand is famous for products with a strength level between light and medium, this product, despite the small size, returns an intense smoke, with well-defined aromas and supported by a remarkable strength, somewhat unusual for the brand. The evolution is a bit contained, but given the size, it is a flaw that one is willing to turn a blind eye to.