H. Upmann Coronas Major Tubos vs Hoyo de Monterrey Epicure No. 1
How do H. Upmann Coronas Major Tubos and Hoyo de Monterrey Epicure No. 1stack up? Here's the head-to-head — strength, wrapper, flavor, size, and critic ratings — plus which one to reach for.
- Strength
- Body
- Mild-Medium
- Medium
- Origin
- Cuba
- Cuba
- Wrapper
- Cuban
- Cuban
- Binder
- Cuban
- Cuban
- Filler
- Cuban
- Cuban
- Vitola
- Corona
- Corona Gorda
- Size
- 5.2 in × 42
- 5.6 in × 46
- Rating
- —
- 93/100 · 2022
- Flavor
- CedarToasted breadCreamCoffeeAlmond
- CedarCreamHayCoffeeFloralLight spice
The verdict
- Strength
- Hoyo de Monterrey Epicure No. 1 is the bolder smoke (Medium vs Mild-Medium). New to cigars? H. Upmann Coronas Major Tubos is the friendlier place to start.
- Critic scores
- Hoyo de Monterrey Epicure No. 1 carries the published pedigree (93 points from the critics).
Both are worth knowing — the "better" cigar is the one that fits your taste and the moment.