Hoyo de Monterrey Epicure No. 2 vs Punch Short de Punch
How do Hoyo de Monterrey Epicure No. 2 and Punch Short de Punchstack 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 and Punch Short de Punch 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
- Petit Robusto
- Size
- 4.9 in × 50
- 4.75 in × 50
- Rating
- 93/100 · 2016
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- Flavor
- CedarCreamToastLight coffeeFloralSpice
- CedarRoasted nutsCreamWoodLight spice
The verdict
- Strength
- Both land at Medium — a similar body either way.
- 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 Hoyo de Monterrey Epicure No. 2 if
earthy notes appeal to you.
See Hoyo de Monterrey Epicure No. 2 →Hoyo de Monterrey Epicure No. 2 vs Punch Short de Punch — FAQ
- Is the Hoyo de Monterrey Epicure No. 2 or the Punch Short de Punch better for beginners?
- They're a similar medium strength, so neither is clearly easier — choose by flavor. The Hoyo de Monterrey Epicure No. 2 brings cedar and cream, the Punch Short de Punch cedar and roasted nuts.
- What's the difference between the Hoyo de Monterrey Epicure No. 2 and the Punch Short de Punch?
- The Hoyo de Monterrey Epicure No. 2 is a medium Cuban cigar with a Cuban wrapper; the Punch Short de Punch is a medium Cuban cigar with a Cuban wrapper.
- Which is rated higher, the Hoyo de Monterrey Epicure No. 2 or the Punch Short de Punch?
- Hoyo de Monterrey Epicure No. 2: Cigar Aficionado 93/100. Punch Short de Punch: no published critic score yet.