Hoyo de Monterrey · Excalibur
New WorldEverydayHoyo de Monterrey Excalibur No. III
A right-sized Honduran Excalibur — a 6.1 x 48 corona gorda offering the line's smooth, creamy character in an hour-long everyday format.
The short answer
The Hoyo de Monterrey Excalibur No. III is a balanced, medium-bodied smoke — a Honduras corona gorda with a Connecticut Shade wrapper. Expect cedar, cream, and nuts.
The verdict
The Hoyo de Monterrey Excalibur No. III is a balanced, medium-bodied smoke from Hoyo de Monterrey's Excalibur line. It's a Honduras (New World) corona gorda wrapped in Connecticut Shade at 6.1 in × 48.
On the palate, expect cedar, cream, and nuts, leaning earthy. Plan on roughly 65 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. III rounds out the core of Hoyo de Monterrey's Honduran Excalibur range at 6.1 x 48 — a corona gorda that many smokers consider the sweet spot of the line. Same golden Connecticut Shade wrapper, same aged Honduran-Nicaraguan-Dominican blend, in a balanced everyday size.
What it tastes like
It's pure Excalibur: smooth, creamy cedar with nuts, coffee, and a little earth and spice, all polished by cedar aging. The medium body and refined, long finish make it easy to enjoy without demanding much, and construction is reliably good. Figure about an hour of relaxed smoking.
Who it's for
An ideal everyday Honduran and a friendly stepping stone for anyone exploring premium non-Cuban cigars. Keep in mind this is the Honduran Hoyo, not the Cuban brand. Want the full-length version? Reach for the Excalibur No. I. Curious how regional styles differ? See Cuban vs Nicaraguan.
Keep them humidified and rate the sizes you like best in the Casa DNC app.
Curious how it stacks up? See Maduro vs Connecticut wrappers.
Hoyo de Monterrey Excalibur No. III — frequently asked
- Is the Hoyo de Monterrey Excalibur No. III 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. III?
- The Hoyo de Monterrey Excalibur No. III 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. III 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. III?
- 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. III?
- Plan on about 65 minutes for the corona gorda — longer if you smoke slowly, which keeps it cool and tasting its best.
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