Hoyo de Monterrey Epicure Especial vs Romeo y Julieta Churchill
How do Hoyo de Monterrey Epicure Especial and Romeo y Julieta Churchillstack 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 Especial and Romeo y Julieta Churchill sit at a similar medium strength, so it comes down to flavor and origin.
- Strength
- Body
- Medium
- Medium
- Origin
- Cuba
- Cuba
- Wrapper
- Cuban
- Cuban
- Binder
- Cuban
- Cuban
- Filler
- Cuban
- Cuban
- Vitola
- Robusto Extra
- Churchill (Julieta No. 2)
- Size
- 5.5 in × 50
- 7 in × 47
- Rating
- —
- 92/100 · 2017
- Flavor
- CedarCocoaEspressoCreamFloralSpice
- CedarRoasted nutsLight coffeeHoneyMild spice
The verdict
- Strength
- Both land at Medium — a similar body either way.
- Critic scores
- Romeo y Julieta Churchill carries the published pedigree (92 points from the critics).
Both are worth knowing — the "better" cigar is the one that fits your taste and the moment.
Choose Hoyo de Monterrey Epicure Especial if
earthy notes appeal to you.
See Hoyo de Monterrey Epicure Especial →Hoyo de Monterrey Epicure Especial vs Romeo y Julieta Churchill — FAQ
- Is the Hoyo de Monterrey Epicure Especial or the Romeo y Julieta Churchill better for beginners?
- They're a similar medium strength, so neither is clearly easier — choose by flavor. The Hoyo de Monterrey Epicure Especial brings cedar and cocoa, the Romeo y Julieta Churchill cedar and roasted nuts.
- What's the difference between the Hoyo de Monterrey Epicure Especial and the Romeo y Julieta Churchill?
- The Hoyo de Monterrey Epicure Especial is a medium Cuban cigar with a Cuban wrapper; the Romeo y Julieta Churchill is a medium Cuban cigar with a Cuban wrapper.
- Which is rated higher, the Hoyo de Monterrey Epicure Especial or the Romeo y Julieta Churchill?
- Hoyo de Monterrey Epicure Especial: no published critic score yet. Romeo y Julieta Churchill: Cigar Aficionado 92/100.