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Hoyo de Monterrey Epicure No. 2 vs Romeo y Julieta No. 3 Tubos

How do Hoyo de Monterrey Epicure No. 2 and Romeo y Julieta No. 3 Tubosstack 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 Romeo y Julieta No. 3 Tubos 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 Panetela (Placeras)
Size
4.9 in × 50
4.6 in × 40
Rating
93/100 · 2016
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Flavor
CedarCreamToastLight coffeeFloralSpice
CedarToasted nutsLight coffeeCreamSubtle 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 →

Choose Romeo y Julieta No. 3 Tubos if

earthy notes appeal to you.

See Romeo y Julieta No. 3 Tubos →

Hoyo de Monterrey Epicure No. 2 vs Romeo y Julieta No. 3 Tubos — FAQ

Is the Hoyo de Monterrey Epicure No. 2 or the Romeo y Julieta No. 3 Tubos 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 Romeo y Julieta No. 3 Tubos cedar and toasted nuts.
What's the difference between the Hoyo de Monterrey Epicure No. 2 and the Romeo y Julieta No. 3 Tubos?
The Hoyo de Monterrey Epicure No. 2 is a medium Cuban cigar with a Cuban wrapper; the Romeo y Julieta No. 3 Tubos is a medium Cuban cigar with a Cuban wrapper.
Which is rated higher, the Hoyo de Monterrey Epicure No. 2 or the Romeo y Julieta No. 3 Tubos?
Hoyo de Monterrey Epicure No. 2: Cigar Aficionado 93/100. Romeo y Julieta No. 3 Tubos: no published critic score yet.