Hoyo de Monterrey Excalibur No. II vs Plasencia Cosecha 146 La Vega
How do Hoyo de Monterrey Excalibur No. II and Plasencia Cosecha 146 La Vegastack 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 Excalibur No. II and Plasencia Cosecha 146 La Vega sit at a similar medium strength, so it comes down to flavor and origin.
- Strength
- Body
- Medium
- Medium
- Origin
- Honduras
- Honduras
- Wrapper
- Connecticut Shade
- Honduran Criollo '98 (Jamastrán)
- Binder
- Connecticut Broadleaf
- Nicaraguan (Estelí)
- Filler
- Honduran, Nicaraguan, Dominican
- Nicaraguan & Honduran
- Vitola
- Toro
- Robusto Gordo
- Size
- 6.75 in × 47
- 5.25 in × 52
- Rating
- —
- 93/100 · 2020
- Flavor
- CedarCreamNutsCoffeeEarthLight spice
- EarthCinnamonCedarCitrusCoffee
The verdict
- Strength
- Both land at Medium — a similar body either way.
- Critic scores
- Plasencia Cosecha 146 La Vega 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 Excalibur No. II if
earthy notes appeal to you.
See Hoyo de Monterrey Excalibur No. II →Choose Plasencia Cosecha 146 La Vega if
earthy notes appeal to you.
See Plasencia Cosecha 146 La Vega →Hoyo de Monterrey Excalibur No. II vs Plasencia Cosecha 146 La Vega — FAQ
- Is the Hoyo de Monterrey Excalibur No. II or the Plasencia Cosecha 146 La Vega better for beginners?
- They're a similar medium strength, so neither is clearly easier — choose by flavor. The Hoyo de Monterrey Excalibur No. II brings cedar and cream, the Plasencia Cosecha 146 La Vega earth and cinnamon.
- What's the difference between the Hoyo de Monterrey Excalibur No. II and the Plasencia Cosecha 146 La Vega?
- The Hoyo de Monterrey Excalibur No. II is a medium Honduras cigar with a Connecticut Shade wrapper; the Plasencia Cosecha 146 La Vega is a medium Honduras cigar with a Honduran Criollo '98 (Jamastrán) wrapper.
- Which is rated higher, the Hoyo de Monterrey Excalibur No. II or the Plasencia Cosecha 146 La Vega?
- Hoyo de Monterrey Excalibur No. II: no published critic score yet. Plasencia Cosecha 146 La Vega: Cigar Aficionado 93/100.