With a ring gauge of 56 and a length of 5.5”, the Hoyo de Monterrey Le Hoyo de Río Seco is a short and hefty smoke that packs a surprisingly smooth flavor profile. This well-constructed Robusto Extra has no soft spots; it has a sleek chocolate brown wrapper, very small veins, and an almost invisible seam.

Le Hoyo de Río Seco was made with the successful 2018 harvest and, like other younger cigars, has a herbal presence, with cilantro, parsley, and thyme standing out. These fresh flavors are well-balanced with notes of roasted nuts and dark wood. This complex smoke has excellent potential for aging to mellow the herbaceous flavors but can also be enjoyed right out of the box.