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Hoyo De Monterrey Excalibur

Description

Full in flavor, the Excaliburs are a world-class cigar.

Hand-rolled by the same makers as Hoyo De Monterrey, Hoyo De Monterrey Excalibur cigars are made using the top 10% of the factory’s tobacco from Honduras and Nicaragua.

In addition to a sterling, '92' point rating, Hoyo de Monterrey Excalibur is a member of Cigar Aficionado's top 25 cigars of the year.

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Profile
Shape
Robusto
Wrapper
Connecticut
Origin
Honduras
Flavored
False
Pressed
False
Has Tip
False
Binder
Connecticut Broadleaf
Filler
Dominican,  Honduran,  Nicaraguan
Sweet
False
Short Crystal (Robusto) (5.2"x50)
Box of 10
In Stock
$106.90
| save $23.91 22% off
$82.99
Profile
Shape
Robusto
Wrapper
Connecticut
Origin
Honduras
Flavored
False
Pressed
False
Has Tip
False
Binder
Connecticut Broadleaf
Filler
Dominican,  Honduran,  Nicaraguan
Sweet
False
Profile
Shape
Toro
Wrapper
Connecticut
Origin
Honduras
Flavored
False
Pressed
False
Has Tip
False
Sweet
False
No. 3 Natural (Toro) (6.1"x50)
Pack of 10
In Stock
$106.90
| save $11.91 11% off
$94.99
Profile
Shape
Toro
Wrapper
Connecticut
Origin
Honduras
Flavored
False
Pressed
False
Has Tip
False
Sweet
False
Profile
Shape
Corona
Wrapper
Connecticut
Origin
Honduras
Flavored
False
Pressed
False
Has Tip
False
Sweet
False
No. 4 - Natural (Corona) (5.6"x46)
Box of 20
In Stock
$199.80
| save $45.81 23% off
$153.99
Profile
Shape
Corona
Wrapper
Connecticut
Origin
Honduras
Flavored
False
Pressed
False
Has Tip
False
Sweet
False
Profile
Shape
Corona
Wrapper
Connecticut
Origin
Honduras
Flavored
False
Pressed
False
Has Tip
False
Sweet
False
No. 4 - Natural (Corona) (5.6"x46)
Pack of 5
In Stock
$49.95
| save $4.96 10% off
$44.99
Profile
Shape
Corona
Wrapper
Connecticut
Origin
Honduras
Flavored
False
Pressed
False
Has Tip
False
Sweet
False
Profile
Shape
Lonsdale
Wrapper
Connecticut
Origin
Honduras
Flavored
False
Pressed
False
Has Tip
False
Binder
Connecticut Broadleaf
Filler
Dominican,  Honduran,  Nicaraguan
Sweet
False
No. 5 (Lonsdale) (6.2"x44)
Box of 20
In Stock
$201.80
| save $45.81 23% off
$155.99
Profile
Shape
Lonsdale
Wrapper
Connecticut
Origin
Honduras
Flavored
False
Pressed
False
Has Tip
False
Binder
Connecticut Broadleaf
Filler
Dominican,  Honduran,  Nicaraguan
Sweet
False
Profile
Shape
Lonsdale
Wrapper
Connecticut
Origin
Honduras
Flavored
False
Pressed
False
Has Tip
False
Binder
Connecticut Broadleaf
Filler
Dominican,  Honduran,  Nicaraguan
Sweet
False
No. 5 (Lonsdale) (6.2"x44)
Pack of 5
In Stock
$50.45
| save $5.46 11% off
$44.99
Profile
Shape
Lonsdale
Wrapper
Connecticut
Origin
Honduras
Flavored
False
Pressed
False
Has Tip
False
Binder
Connecticut Broadleaf
Filler
Dominican,  Honduran,  Nicaraguan
Sweet
False
Profile
Shape
Robusto
Wrapper
Connecticut
Origin
Honduras
Flavored
False
Pressed
False
Has Tip
False
Binder
Connecticut Broadleaf
Filler
Dominican,  Honduran,  Nicaraguan
Sweet
False
Epicure (Robusto) (5.2"x50)
Box of 20
In Stock
$203.80
| save $46.81 23% off
$156.99
Profile
Shape
Robusto
Wrapper
Connecticut
Origin
Honduras
Flavored
False
Pressed
False
Has Tip
False
Binder
Connecticut Broadleaf
Filler
Dominican,  Honduran,  Nicaraguan
Sweet
False
Profile
Shape
Robusto
Wrapper
Connecticut
Origin
Honduras
Flavored
False
Pressed
False
Has Tip
False
Binder
Connecticut Broadleaf
Filler
Dominican,  Honduran,  Nicaraguan
Sweet
False
Epicure (Robusto) (5.2"x50)
Box of 10
In Stock
$101.90
| save $9.91 10% off
$91.99
Profile
Shape
Robusto
Wrapper
Connecticut
Origin
Honduras
Flavored
False
Pressed
False
Has Tip
False
Binder
Connecticut Broadleaf
Filler
Dominican,  Honduran,  Nicaraguan
Sweet
False
Profile
Shape
Robusto
Wrapper
Connecticut
Origin
Honduras
Flavored
False
Pressed
False
Has Tip
False
Binder
Connecticut Broadleaf
Filler
Dominican,  Honduran,  Nicaraguan
Sweet
False
Epicure (Robusto) (5.2"x50)
Pack of 5
In Stock
$50.95
| save $4.96 10% off
$45.99
Profile
Shape
Robusto
Wrapper
Connecticut
Origin
Honduras
Flavored
False
Pressed
False
Has Tip
False
Binder
Connecticut Broadleaf
Filler
Dominican,  Honduran,  Nicaraguan
Sweet
False
Profile
Shape
Robusto
Wrapper
Connecticut
Origin
Honduras
Flavored
False
Pressed
False
Has Tip
False
Sweet
False
Epicure - Maduro (Robusto) (5.2"x50)
Box of 20
In Stock
$203.80
| save $46.81 23% off
$156.99
Profile
Shape
Robusto
Wrapper
Connecticut
Origin
Honduras
Flavored
False
Pressed
False
Has Tip
False
Sweet
False
Profile
Shape
Toro
Wrapper
Connecticut
Origin
Honduras
Flavored
False
Pressed
False
Has Tip
False
Binder
Connecticut Broadleaf
Filler
Dominican,  Honduran,  Nicaraguan
Sweet
False
No. 3 (Toro) (6.1"x50)
Box of 20
In Stock
$213.80
| save $48.81 23% off
$164.99
Profile
Shape
Toro
Wrapper
Connecticut
Origin
Honduras
Flavored
False
Pressed
False
Has Tip
False
Binder
Connecticut Broadleaf
Filler
Dominican,  Honduran,  Nicaraguan
Sweet
False
Profile
Shape
Toro
Wrapper
Connecticut
Origin
Honduras
Flavored
False
Pressed
False
Has Tip
False
Binder
Connecticut Broadleaf
Filler
Dominican,  Honduran,  Nicaraguan
Sweet
False
No. 3 (Toro) (6.1"x50)
Pack of 5
In Stock
$53.45
| save $5.46 10% off
$47.99
Profile
Shape
Toro
Wrapper
Connecticut
Origin
Honduras
Flavored
False
Pressed
False
Has Tip
False
Binder
Connecticut Broadleaf
Filler
Dominican,  Honduran,  Nicaraguan
Sweet
False
Profile
Shape
Toro
Wrapper
Connecticut Broadleaf
Origin
Honduras
Flavored
False
Pressed
False
Has Tip
False
Binder
Connecticut Broadleaf
Filler
Dominican,  Honduran,  Nicaraguan
Sweet
False
No. 3 Maduro (Toro) (6.1"x50)
Box of 20
In Stock
$213.80
| save $48.81 23% off
$164.99
Profile
Shape
Toro
Wrapper
Connecticut Broadleaf
Origin
Honduras
Flavored
False
Pressed
False
Has Tip
False
Binder
Connecticut Broadleaf
Filler
Dominican,  Honduran,  Nicaraguan
Sweet
False
Profile
Shape
Toro
Wrapper
Connecticut Broadleaf
Origin
Honduras
Flavored
False
Pressed
False
Has Tip
False
Binder
Connecticut Broadleaf
Filler
Dominican,  Honduran,  Nicaraguan
Sweet
False
No. 3 Maduro (Toro) (6.1"x50)
Pack of 5
In Stock
$53.45
| save $5.46 10% off
$47.99
Profile
Shape
Toro
Wrapper
Connecticut Broadleaf
Origin
Honduras
Flavored
False
Pressed
False
Has Tip
False
Binder
Connecticut Broadleaf
Filler
Dominican,  Honduran,  Nicaraguan
Sweet
False
Profile
Shape
Churchill
Wrapper
Connecticut
Origin
Honduras
Flavored
False
Pressed
False
Has Tip
False
Binder
Connecticut Broadleaf
Filler
Dominican,  Honduran,  Nicaraguan
Sweet
False
No. 2 (Churchill) (6.7"x48)
Box of 20
In Stock
$215.80
| save $49.81 23% off
$165.99
Profile
Shape
Churchill
Wrapper
Connecticut
Origin
Honduras
Flavored
False
Pressed
False
Has Tip
False
Binder
Connecticut Broadleaf
Filler
Dominican,  Honduran,  Nicaraguan
Sweet
False
Profile
Shape
Churchill
Wrapper
Connecticut
Origin
Honduras
Flavored
False
Pressed
False
Has Tip
False
Binder
Connecticut Broadleaf
Filler
Dominican,  Honduran,  Nicaraguan
Sweet
False
No. 2 (Churchill) (6.7"x48)
Pack of 5
In Stock
$53.95
| save $5.96 11% off
$47.99
Profile
Shape
Churchill
Wrapper
Connecticut
Origin
Honduras
Flavored
False
Pressed
False
Has Tip
False
Binder
Connecticut Broadleaf
Filler
Dominican,  Honduran,  Nicaraguan
Sweet
False
Profile
Shape
Churchill
Wrapper
Connecticut Broadleaf
Origin
Honduras
Flavored
False
Pressed
False
Has Tip
False
Binder
Connecticut Broadleaf
Filler
Dominican,  Honduran,  Nicaraguan
Sweet
False
No. 2 Maduro (Churchill) (6.7"x48)
Box of 20
In Stock
$215.80
| save $49.81 23% off
$165.99
Profile
Shape
Churchill
Wrapper
Connecticut Broadleaf
Origin
Honduras
Flavored
False
Pressed
False
Has Tip
False
Binder
Connecticut Broadleaf
Filler
Dominican,  Honduran,  Nicaraguan
Sweet
False
Profile
Shape
Churchill
Wrapper
Connecticut Broadleaf
Origin
Honduras
Flavored
False
Pressed
False
Has Tip
False
Filler
Honduran,  Nicaraguan
Sweet
False
No. 2 Maduro (Churchill) (6.7"x48)
Pack of 5
Only 5 Left
$53.95
| save $5.96 11% off
$47.99
Profile
Shape
Churchill
Wrapper
Connecticut Broadleaf
Origin
Honduras
Flavored
False
Pressed
False
Has Tip
False
Filler
Honduran,  Nicaraguan
Sweet
False
Profile
Shape
Gordo
Wrapper
Connecticut
Origin
Honduras
Flavored
False
Pressed
False
Has Tip
False
Binder
Connecticut Broadleaf
Filler
Dominican,  Honduran,  Nicaraguan
Sweet
False
No. 660 (Gordo) (6.0"x60)
Box of 20
In Stock
$217.80
| save $49.81 23% off
$167.99
Profile
Shape
Gordo
Wrapper
Connecticut
Origin
Honduras
Flavored
False
Pressed
False
Has Tip
False
Binder
Connecticut Broadleaf
Filler
Dominican,  Honduran,  Nicaraguan
Sweet
False
Profile
Shape
Gordo
Wrapper
Connecticut
Origin
Honduras
Flavored
False
Pressed
False
Has Tip
False
Binder
Connecticut Broadleaf
Filler
Dominican,  Honduran,  Nicaraguan
Sweet
False
No. 660 (Gordo) (6.0"x60)
Pack of 5
In Stock
$54.45
| save $5.46 10% off
$48.99
Profile
Shape
Gordo
Wrapper
Connecticut
Origin
Honduras
Flavored
False
Pressed
False
Has Tip
False
Binder
Connecticut Broadleaf
Filler
Dominican,  Honduran,  Nicaraguan
Sweet
False
Profile
Shape
Presidente
Wrapper
Connecticut
Origin
Honduras
Flavored
False
Pressed
False
Has Tip
False
Binder
Connecticut Broadleaf
Filler
Dominican,  Honduran,  Nicaraguan
Sweet
False
No. 1 (Presidente) (7.2"x54)
Box of 20
In Stock
$221.80
| save $49.81 22% off
$171.99
Profile
Shape
Presidente
Wrapper
Connecticut
Origin
Honduras
Flavored
False
Pressed
False
Has Tip
False
Binder
Connecticut Broadleaf
Filler
Dominican,  Honduran,  Nicaraguan
Sweet
False
Profile
Shape
Presidente
Wrapper
Connecticut
Origin
Honduras
Flavored
False
Pressed
False
Has Tip
False
Binder
Connecticut Broadleaf
Filler
Dominican,  Honduran,  Nicaraguan
Sweet
False
No. 1 (Presidente) (7.2"x54)
Pack of 5
In Stock
$55.45
| save $5.46 10% off
$49.99
Profile
Shape
Presidente
Wrapper
Connecticut
Origin
Honduras
Flavored
False
Pressed
False
Has Tip
False
Binder
Connecticut Broadleaf
Filler
Dominican,  Honduran,  Nicaraguan
Sweet
False
Profile
Shape
Presidente
Wrapper
Connecticut Broadleaf
Origin
Honduras
Flavored
False
Pressed
False
Has Tip
False
Binder
Connecticut Broadleaf
Filler
Dominican,  Honduran,  Nicaraguan
Sweet
False
No. 1 Maduro (Presidente) (7.2"x54)
Box of 20
In Stock
$221.80
| save $49.81 22% off
$171.99
Profile
Shape
Presidente
Wrapper
Connecticut Broadleaf
Origin
Honduras
Flavored
False
Pressed
False
Has Tip
False
Binder
Connecticut Broadleaf
Filler
Dominican,  Honduran,  Nicaraguan
Sweet
False
Profile
Shape
Presidente
Wrapper
Connecticut Broadleaf
Origin
Honduras
Flavored
False
Pressed
False
Has Tip
False
Binder
Connecticut Broadleaf
Filler
Dominican,  Honduran,  Nicaraguan
Sweet
False
No. 1 Maduro (Presidente) (7.2"x54)
Pack of 5
In Stock
$55.45
| save $5.46 10% off
$49.99
Profile
Shape
Presidente
Wrapper
Connecticut Broadleaf
Origin
Honduras
Flavored
False
Pressed
False
Has Tip
False
Binder
Connecticut Broadleaf
Filler
Dominican,  Honduran,  Nicaraguan
Sweet
False
overall rating 4.64 out of 5 True { } True { } True { } Based on 1036 Ratings
Customer Reviews of "Hoyo De Monterrey Excalibur"
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5 out of 5
One of my favorite cigars. Smooth and creamy mild-medium flavor. Consistent even burn. These are must-haves in my humidor.
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5 out of 5
Liked them
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5 out of 5
Perfect draw, very smooth taste. One of the best cigars I ever had! No need to go any further.
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4 out of 5
I took a gamble and purchased these when they were on sale. Even burn, doesn't 'turn' when they get very small, an overall good mild smoke. For as good as they are, I stole them. Will be buying more when I see them on sale.
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5 out of 5
Good smoke
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5 out of 5
Excellent!
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5 out of 5
Always a great smoke
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5 out of 5
Good smoke!!
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5 out of 5
I’ve have always enjoyed this cigar . I highly recommend for Melo cigar enthusiasts
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4 out of 5
Enjoyed the box with friends. Everyone enjoyed
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4 out of 5
It was a gift! I knew it was a good cigar or I wouldn't have chosen it
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5 out of 5
One of the most consistently excellent cigars. Delicious cedar taste.
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5 out of 5
Good for the price. Will buy again.
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5 out of 5
Was a very nice smoke!
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5 out of 5
Very nice mild smoke. Especially after sitting in my humidor for a couple weeks. Good draw and burn.
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5 out of 5
I am very pleased with these cigars. They are on the mild side with plenty of flavor. Will definitely buy again.
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5 out of 5
Good smoke , enjoyed them!!
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5 out of 5
This cigar smoked smooth and was very good. I’m still new and figuring out what I like I have a few more and looking forward to them.
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5 out of 5
Easy, smooth, nice fine burn; a stick to enjoy with group of friends on a holiday evening. . . . !
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5 out of 5
I've ordered multiple boxes of these cigars over the years. They never disappoint. Great medium-bodied cigar.
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5 out of 5
Good quality.
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5 out of 5
This was the first time I have smoked an Excalibur and it did not disappoint. It is a good looking well made cigar with an even burn and perfect draw. At first I experienced coffee flavors which developed into a sweetness and slightly spicy smoke. About 2/3 through I relit the cigar and it burned perfectly to the end never becoming hot or flinty. I have not found many cigars better than this at this price point.
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4 out of 5
Nice smoke. Great flavor and very smooth.
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5 out of 5
Great cigar
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5 out of 5
Perfect packaging and moisture level. Very smooth. Highly recommend.
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5 out of 5
one of the best all around cigars for me, very satisfying.
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3 out of 5
Construction is good Wrapper looks good. Smoking it I’m thing when is it going to start to give? Nothing special. Disappointed.
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5 out of 5
Great cigars been smoking it for years. It's a good mellow smoke.
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4 out of 5
Hard with no yield to moderate pressure. Pre-draw: Subtle leather, pre-light: Subtle fig newton cake. Mild-medium flavor & smoke w/good draw & burn. Flavor predominantly tobacco w/touch of pepper & a little sweetness. Black pepper dominates on retro. Smoked on 20240830 front porch 0731-0851: 43F rainy & calm
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5 out of 5
Pleased with purchase.
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5 out of 5
Great taste and value
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5 out of 5
great cigars
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5 out of 5
Easy draw when punched or cut. Pleasing aroma snd outstanding flavor with notes of oak and leather. Great burn time. Honduran tobacco is full flavored but NOT acidic like Nicaraguan and Dominican tobaccos.
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5 out of 5
Love these Cigar. Will reorder again soon. Great smoke .🥰💨
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5 out of 5
I’ve been smoking these for quite a few years now. Very good cigar.
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5 out of 5
Smooth smoke, but not always an even burn. The flavor is perfect for me.
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5 out of 5
the right size
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5 out of 5
Good draw, even burn, mellow good flavor. A great cigar for the humidor
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5 out of 5
Got my latest order Sunday from CI, prompt as usual! They said they would be delivered Sunday and they were! I have yet to enjoy the first cigar but I am looking forward to it. Thank you Cigars International, you are the best!
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5 out of 5
Very good cigar that's why I continue to buy them every time they're on sale
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5 out of 5
A very good smoke and good value. Just strong enough.
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5 out of 5
Quality smoke right to the nub.
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5 out of 5
I like em
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5 out of 5
Perfect after dinner smoke for me anyway. Nutty taste slightly sweet with hints of coffee and hay, even burn, firm ash, strong finish. About and hour and fifteen minute very satisfying smoke.
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5 out of 5
great smoke. nice mellow flavor. burns even all the way. I would love to purchase more at the special price! [ now have a new favorite stick.
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5 out of 5
Great cigar! Impressive smooth cigar
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5 out of 5
My favorite cigar. I also enjoy the numero uno
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4 out of 5
Good burn, nicely packed, good flavors. A classic!! It improves the more it rests
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5 out of 5
Smooth cigar, even burn
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5 out of 5
I’ve purchased this cigar ( not sure if it was called Epicure years ago. It’s always been consistent and very enjoyable.
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Steve R

Hoyo Excalibur

Steve R

As I drove to the office yesterday, I thought about two things....

First, it’s great to be a sports fan in the Philadelphia area. Penn State is 8-0 and a hopeful for the national championship - curse the corrupt BCS system. The Phillies play in game one of the World Series this week in a very winnable series against the Rays (otherwise known to Mike Ditka as the Tampa Ray Bays). And Tony Romo is injured, while the NFC East is managing to keep my Eagles in the hunt. What more could a Philly fanatic ask for? Oh yeah....hockey season started, did you know folks still play hockey?

Second, I received another request to review a cigar. Hoyo de Monterrey Excalibur in the 5” x 50 Epicure size. An old, long-toothed giant in the cigar industry that still maintains an insanely loyal customer base despite the bountiful array of new releases that hit our shelves weekly. In fact, this very vitola received a ‘92’ rating in April of 2007 and a celebrated position among the ‘Top 25 Cigars’ of the year.

Knowing Excalibur is a pillar in quality, I selected four cigars from four different boxes – one cigar from each box. Each cigar looks exactly the same. The true Connecticut shade wrapper is shiny and smooth with no large veins or blemishes. The pre-light aroma is sweet and doughy, reminding me of the inside of a curing barn. The roll is solid from head to toe and, once lit, the draw is perfect.

Note: I am on my third of four samples.

The cigar smacks of wood and toast. The aftertaste is almost refreshing....crisp and clean, like drinking a Corona on a hot summer day. There’s some sweet nutty undertones that linger a tad after each puff. I’ve read reviews that note leather, coffee, and earth....yeah, I get none of that. According to my palate, Hoyo Excalibur offers a rich, but not overwhelming, core of oak and toast. Roll it around in your palate for a little while before releasing the smoke, you’ll see what I mean. And this core is velvety, almost as if it leaves a film on the bottom of your palate. Through the nose, nothing but pepper. Black pepper. I’ve also read reviews that consider this to be a medium to full-bodied cigar. I find it to be medium at best. But a pleasant, easy-going medium.

Hoyo Excalibur can easily fool the unsuspecting enthusiast. While both flavor and strength remain consistent from start to finish, the blend is quite complex. Long-fillers from Honduras, Nicaragua, and the Dominican are used. However, the use of two aged Connecticut shade leaves – one as binder, one as wrapper – likely mellows this mixture to create a smooth and balanced bouquet.

How would I rate this cigar? It’s damn near perfect when construction, consistency, and aesthetics are considered. However, I lean towards cigars that evolve as they burn, so the Excalibur loses a couple of points in my (often overly critical and usually high maintenence) book. Either way, it’s a winner that should not be overlooked.