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.
- 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.