H. Upmann Magnum 54 vs Hoyo de Monterrey Epicure No. 2
How do H. Upmann Magnum 54 and Hoyo de Monterrey Epicure No. 2stack up? Here's the head-to-head — strength, wrapper, flavor, size, and critic ratings — plus which one to reach for.
The short answer
The Hoyo de Monterrey Epicure No. 2 is the fuller, stronger smoke (Medium); the H. Upmann Magnum 54 is the milder of the two (Mild-Medium).
- Strength
- Body
- Mild-Medium
- Medium
- Origin
- Cuba
- Cuba
- Wrapper
- Cuban
- Cuban
- Binder
- Cuban
- Cuban
- Filler
- Cuban
- Cuban
- Vitola
- Robusto Extra
- Robusto
- Size
- 4.75 in × 54
- 4.9 in × 50
- Rating
- —
- 93/100 · 2016
- Flavor
- CedarCreamToasted breadCoffeeLight spice
- CedarCreamToastLight coffeeFloralSpice
The verdict
- Strength
- Hoyo de Monterrey Epicure No. 2 is the bolder smoke (Medium vs Mild-Medium). New to cigars? H. Upmann Magnum 54 is the friendlier place to start.
- Critic scores
- Hoyo de Monterrey Epicure No. 2 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.
Choose H. Upmann Magnum 54 if
you want the milder, more beginner-friendly smoke, or earthy notes appeal to you.
See H. Upmann Magnum 54 →Choose Hoyo de Monterrey Epicure No. 2 if
you want a bolder, fuller-bodied cigar, or earthy notes appeal to you.
See Hoyo de Monterrey Epicure No. 2 →H. Upmann Magnum 54 vs Hoyo de Monterrey Epicure No. 2 — FAQ
- Is the H. Upmann Magnum 54 or the Hoyo de Monterrey Epicure No. 2 better for beginners?
- The H. Upmann Magnum 54 is the gentler of the two (Mild-Medium-bodied), which usually makes it the friendlier pick for a newer smoker.
- Is the H. Upmann Magnum 54 or the Hoyo de Monterrey Epicure No. 2 stronger?
- The Hoyo de Monterrey Epicure No. 2 is stronger — it's Medium-bodied, versus Mild-Medium for the H. Upmann Magnum 54.
- What's the difference between the H. Upmann Magnum 54 and the Hoyo de Monterrey Epicure No. 2?
- The H. Upmann Magnum 54 is a mild-medium Cuban cigar with a Cuban wrapper; the Hoyo de Monterrey Epicure No. 2 is a medium Cuban cigar with a Cuban wrapper.
- Which is rated higher, the H. Upmann Magnum 54 or the Hoyo de Monterrey Epicure No. 2?
- H. Upmann Magnum 54: no published critic score yet. Hoyo de Monterrey Epicure No. 2: Cigar Aficionado 93/100.