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.
The short answer
The H. Upmann Half Corona and Hoyo de Monterrey Epicure de Luxe sit at a similar mild-medium strength, so it comes down to flavor and origin.
- 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.
Choose Hoyo de Monterrey Epicure de Luxe if
earthy notes appeal to you.
See Hoyo de Monterrey Epicure de Luxe →H. Upmann Half Corona vs Hoyo de Monterrey Epicure de Luxe — FAQ
- Is the H. Upmann Half Corona or the Hoyo de Monterrey Epicure de Luxe better for beginners?
- They're a similar mild-medium strength, so neither is clearly easier — choose by flavor. The H. Upmann Half Corona brings cream and coffee, the Hoyo de Monterrey Epicure de Luxe cedar and cream.
- What's the difference between the H. Upmann Half Corona and the Hoyo de Monterrey Epicure de Luxe?
- The H. Upmann Half Corona is a mild-medium Cuban cigar with a Cuban wrapper; the Hoyo de Monterrey Epicure de Luxe is a mild-medium Cuban cigar with a Cuban wrapper.