Hoyo de Monterrey Excalibur No. II vs Rocky Patel Vintage 1990 Robusto
How do Hoyo de Monterrey Excalibur No. II and Rocky Patel Vintage 1990 Robustostack 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 Rocky Patel Vintage 1990 Robusto 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 Broadleaf
- Binder
- Connecticut Broadleaf
- Nicaraguan
- Filler
- Honduran, Nicaraguan, Dominican
- Dominican & Nicaraguan
- Vitola
- Toro
- Robusto
- Size
- 6.75 in × 47
- 5.5 in × 50
- Rating
- —
- 90/100 · 2004
- Flavor
- CedarCreamNutsCoffeeEarthLight spice
- CedarToasted nutsCoffeeSweet earthLight spice
The verdict
- Strength
- Both land at Medium — a similar body either way.
- Critic scores
- Rocky Patel Vintage 1990 Robusto carries the published pedigree (90 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 Rocky Patel Vintage 1990 Robusto if
earthy notes appeal to you.
See Rocky Patel Vintage 1990 Robusto →Hoyo de Monterrey Excalibur No. II vs Rocky Patel Vintage 1990 Robusto — FAQ
- Is the Hoyo de Monterrey Excalibur No. II or the Rocky Patel Vintage 1990 Robusto 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 Rocky Patel Vintage 1990 Robusto cedar and toasted nuts.
- What's the difference between the Hoyo de Monterrey Excalibur No. II and the Rocky Patel Vintage 1990 Robusto?
- The Hoyo de Monterrey Excalibur No. II is a medium Honduras cigar with a Connecticut Shade wrapper; the Rocky Patel Vintage 1990 Robusto is a medium Honduras cigar with a Honduran Broadleaf wrapper.
- Which is rated higher, the Hoyo de Monterrey Excalibur No. II or the Rocky Patel Vintage 1990 Robusto?
- Hoyo de Monterrey Excalibur No. II: no published critic score yet. Rocky Patel Vintage 1990 Robusto: Cigar Aficionado 90/100.