H. Upmann Half Corona vs Hoyo de Monterrey Epicure de Luxe

How do H. Upmann Half Corona and Hoyo de Monterrey Epicure de Luxestack up? Here's the head-to-head — strength, wrapper, flavor, size, and critic ratings — plus which one to reach for.

H. Upmann

H. Upmann Half Corona

Hoyo de Monterrey

Hoyo de Monterrey Epicure de Luxe

Strength
Body: Mild-Medium; Mild-Medium
Origin: Cuba; Cuba
Wrapper: Cuban; Cuban
Binder: Cuban; Cuban
Filler: Cuban; Cuban
Vitola: Half Corona; Petit Robusto
Size: 3.5 in × 44; 4.5 in × 52
Rating: —; —
Flavor: CreamCoffeeCedarToastLight spice; CedarCreamNutsLight coffeeFloralHoney

The verdict

Strength: Both land at Mild-Medium — a similar body either way.
Flavor: H. Upmann Half Corona leans creamy; Hoyo de Monterrey Epicure de Luxe leans earthy. Pick the profile that calls to you.

Both are worth knowing — the "better" cigar is the one that fits your taste and the moment.

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