Hoyo de Monterrey · Excalibur
New WorldEverydayHoyo de Monterrey Excalibur No. II
A slightly trimmer Excalibur — a 6.75 x 47 Honduran toro with the line's signature creamy, cedar-aged smoothness in a more manageable size.
The short answer
The Hoyo de Monterrey Excalibur No. II 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 No. II 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 6.75 in × 47.
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 No. II is the No. I's slightly slimmer, shorter sibling — a 6.75 x 47 toro from Hoyo de Monterrey's Honduran Excalibur line. It carries the same golden Connecticut Shade wrapper and the same Honduran-Nicaraguan-Dominican blend, in a format that's a touch easier to fit into an evening.
What it tastes like
Expect the classic Excalibur profile: creamy cedar, nuts, coffee, and gentle earth and spice, all delivered smoothly thanks to cedar aging. It's a balanced medium with a luxuriously long, creamy finish and the dependable construction the line is known for. Plan on roughly an hour.
Who it's for
A great everyday smoke for fans of refined, well-mannered Hondurans, and an easy recommendation for someone moving up from milder cigars. Remember this is the non-Cuban Hoyo. If you prefer the bigger format, the Excalibur No. I is the full Churchill. To compare wrapper styles, see Maduro vs Connecticut.
Store them well and track your favorites in your humidor with the Casa DNC app.
Curious how it stacks up? See Maduro vs Connecticut wrappers.
Hoyo de Monterrey Excalibur No. II — frequently asked
- Is the Hoyo de Monterrey Excalibur No. II 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 No. II?
- The Hoyo de Monterrey Excalibur No. II 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 No. II 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 No. II?
- 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 No. II?
- 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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