Is the H. Upmann Petit Coronas or the Hoyo de Monterrey Epicure de Luxe better for beginners?

The H. Upmann Petit Coronas is the gentler of the two (Mild-bodied), which usually makes it the friendlier pick for a newer smoker.

Is the H. Upmann Petit Coronas or the Hoyo de Monterrey Epicure de Luxe stronger?

The Hoyo de Monterrey Epicure de Luxe is stronger — it's Mild-Medium-bodied, versus Mild for the H. Upmann Petit Coronas.

What's the difference between the H. Upmann Petit Coronas and the Hoyo de Monterrey Epicure de Luxe?

The H. Upmann Petit Coronas is a mild Cuban cigar with a Cuban wrapper; the Hoyo de Monterrey Epicure de Luxe is a mild-medium Cuban cigar with a Cuban wrapper.

H. Upmann Petit Coronas vs Hoyo de Monterrey Epicure de Luxe

How do H. Upmann Petit Coronas 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 Hoyo de Monterrey Epicure de Luxe is the fuller, stronger smoke (Mild-Medium); the H. Upmann Petit Coronas is the milder of the two (Mild).

H. Upmann

H. Upmann Petit Coronas

Hoyo de Monterrey

Hoyo de Monterrey Epicure de Luxe

Strength
Body: Mild; Mild-Medium
Origin: Cuba; Cuba
Wrapper: Cuban; Cuban
Binder: Cuban; Cuban
Filler: Cuban; Cuban
Vitola: Petit Corona; Petit Robusto
Size: 5.1 in × 42; 4.5 in × 52
Rating: —; —
Flavor: CedarEarthCocoaCreamLight spice; CedarCreamNutsLight coffeeFloralHoney

The verdict

Strength: Hoyo de Monterrey Epicure de Luxe is the bolder smoke (Mild-Medium vs Mild). New to cigars? H. Upmann Petit Coronas is the friendlier place to start.

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

Choose H. Upmann Petit Coronas if

you want the milder, more beginner-friendly smoke, or earthy notes appeal to you.

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Choose Hoyo de Monterrey Epicure de Luxe if

you want a bolder, fuller-bodied cigar, or earthy notes appeal to you.

See Hoyo de Monterrey Epicure de Luxe →

H. Upmann Petit Coronas vs Hoyo de Monterrey Epicure de Luxe — FAQ

Is the H. Upmann Petit Coronas or the Hoyo de Monterrey Epicure de Luxe better for beginners?: The H. Upmann Petit Coronas is the gentler of the two (Mild-bodied), which usually makes it the friendlier pick for a newer smoker.
Is the H. Upmann Petit Coronas or the Hoyo de Monterrey Epicure de Luxe stronger?: The Hoyo de Monterrey Epicure de Luxe is stronger — it's Mild-Medium-bodied, versus Mild for the H. Upmann Petit Coronas.
What's the difference between the H. Upmann Petit Coronas and the Hoyo de Monterrey Epicure de Luxe?: The H. Upmann Petit Coronas is a mild Cuban cigar with a Cuban wrapper; the Hoyo de Monterrey Epicure de Luxe is a mild-medium Cuban cigar with a Cuban wrapper.

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