Hoyo de Monterrey · Excalibur
New WorldEverydayHoyo de Monterrey Excalibur 1066
A modern, thicker Excalibur toro — a 5.75 x 54 Honduran with the line's creamy smoothness and a touch more body in a compact format.
The short answer
The Hoyo de Monterrey Excalibur 1066 is a balanced, medium-bodied smoke — a Honduras toro with a Connecticut Shade wrapper. Expect cedar, cream, and nuts.
The verdict
The Hoyo de Monterrey Excalibur 1066 is a balanced, medium-bodied smoke from Hoyo de Monterrey's Excalibur line. It's a Honduras (New World) toro wrapped in Connecticut Shade at 5.75 in × 54.
On the palate, expect cedar, cream, and nuts, leaning earthy. Plan on roughly 70 minutes from light to nub.
It pairs naturally with coffee, bourbon, and aged rum. If you're newer to cigars, this is a safe, enjoyable pick.
The Excalibur 1066 — named for the Battle of Hastings — is a more contemporary, thicker take on the Honduran Excalibur idea. At 5.75 x 54 it's a stout toro, pairing the line's familiar Connecticut Shade wrapper and Honduran-Nicaraguan-Dominican blend with a wider, shorter shape that delivers plenty of smoke.
What it tastes like
You get the trademark Excalibur smoothness — creamy cedar, nuts, and coffee — with the bigger ring gauge adding a bit more leather, body, and spice than the slimmer No. III. It's a well-balanced medium that smokes cool and easy over about an hour, with the dependable construction the brand is known for.
Who it's for
A good everyday pick for fans of thicker formats who still want a refined, approachable Honduran. This is the non-Cuban Hoyo, distinct from the Cuban brand. If you like the 1066 and want more intensity, its Excalibur Dark Knight sibling wears a dark Maduro wrapper — see how that compares in Maduro vs Connecticut.
Keep them well humidified and log your favorites in your humidor with the Casa DNC app.
Curious how it stacks up? See Maduro vs Connecticut wrappers.
Hoyo de Monterrey Excalibur 1066 — frequently asked
- Is the Hoyo de Monterrey Excalibur 1066 a good cigar for beginners?
- It's a good next step. Medium-bodied cigars are fine once you've enjoyed a few milder ones and want more flavor and depth.
- How strong is the Hoyo de Monterrey Excalibur 1066?
- The Hoyo de Monterrey Excalibur 1066 is Medium-bodied. Strength is about body and nicotine rather than flavor, so eat something first and take it slow if you're sensitive.
- What does the Hoyo de Monterrey Excalibur 1066 taste like?
- Expect cedar, cream, and nuts, leaning earthy. Tasting notes are a guide — your palate may pick up more or less.
- What pairs well with the Hoyo de Monterrey Excalibur 1066?
- It pairs well with coffee, bourbon, and aged rum. As a rule, match the drink's intensity to the cigar's medium body.
- How long does it take to smoke the Hoyo de Monterrey Excalibur 1066?
- Plan on about 70 minutes for the toro — longer if you smoke slowly, which keeps it cool and tasting its best.
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Hoyo de Monterrey Excalibur 1066 head-to-head
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