Hoyo de Monterrey Epicure No. 1 vs Romeo y Julieta Belicoso

How do Hoyo de Monterrey Epicure No. 1 and Romeo y Julieta Belicosostack up? Here's the head-to-head — strength, wrapper, flavor, size, and critic ratings — plus which one to reach for.

Hoyo de Monterrey

Hoyo de Monterrey Epicure No. 1

Romeo y Julieta

Romeo y Julieta Belicoso

Strength
Body: Medium; Medium
Origin: Cuba; Cuba
Wrapper: Cuban; Cuban
Binder: Cuban; Cuban
Filler: Cuban; Cuban
Vitola: Corona Gorda; Belicoso (Campana)
Size: 5.6 in × 46; 5.5 in × 52
Rating: 93/100 · 2022; —
Flavor: CedarCreamHayCoffeeFloralLight spice; CedarCocoaCoffeeRoasted nutsBlack pepper

The verdict

Strength: Both land at Medium — a similar body either way.
Critic scores: Hoyo de Monterrey Epicure No. 1 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.

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