Hoyo de Monterrey Le Hoyo de San Juan is a modern flagship that reinvents the brand's gentle heritage in a bolder format. This Medium to Full 5.9" x 54 Geniales delivers warm cedar, bright citrus, and sweet caramel spice. Reach for it when you want an approachable yet flavorful afternoon smoke. Learn more →
Hoyo de Monterrey is one of Cuba's most storied marcas — every cigar hand-rolled in Havana from sun-grown Vuelta Abajo leaf, aged and crafted by master torcedores under the official Habanos S.A. seal.
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Every Hoyo de Monterrey Le Hoyo de San Juan is guaranteed 100% authentic, sourced directly from Habanos S.A. with the official seal and full traceability from Vuelta Abajo to your door.
The Le Hoyo de San Juan arrived in 2014 as Hoyo de Monterrey’s confident step into a thicker, more contemporary vitola. Presented at that year’s Habanos Festival, it draws its leaf from the San Juan y Martinez region of Vuelta Abajo, the very heart of where the brand built its reputation for elegant, easygoing smoke. Rolled as the Geniales, it pairs the house’s signature smoothness with a generous 54 ring gauge that gives the blend more room to breathe.
The opening third is gentle and aromatic, leading with warm cedar and a light floral sweetness that sets the tone. Through the middle the cigar gathers momentum, introducing bright citrus, a touch of fresh-cut grass, and a backbone of tea and wood that keeps things lively. As you reach the final third the sweetness deepens into caramel and gentle baking spice, finishing long and satisfying without ever turning harsh.
Keep these resting at 65 to 70 percent relative humidity and a steady temperature near 18 degrees Celsius. The blend smokes well young, yet a year or two of patient aging tends to marry the cedar and sweet spice into something rounder and more cohesive. A seasoned humidor and a reliable hygrometer are all you need to let the leaf settle and reach its best.
This is a fine choice for the smoker who appreciates Hoyo’s traditional refinement but wants a little more substance in the hand. Newcomers will find it forgiving and flavorful, while seasoned aficionados can chase the evolving citrus and caramel notes across a relaxed ninety-minute session. If you enjoy a cigar that rewards attention without demanding it, this one belongs in your rotation.
What size is the Le Hoyo de San Juan?
It is the Geniales vitola, measuring 5.9 inches (150 mm) in length with a 54 ring gauge.
How strong is this cigar?
It sits in the medium to full range, offering noticeable body and depth while keeping the smooth, approachable character that defines the Hoyo de Monterrey house style.
When was it released?
The Le Hoyo de San Juan debuted in 2014 and uses tobacco sourced from the San Juan y Martinez region where the brand originated.
Browse all Hoyo de Monterrey cigars, see our Hoyo de Monterrey price guide, or try the Hoyo De Monterrey Epicure No.2 and Hoyo de Monterrey Le Hoyo de Río Seco. Store yours in a seasoned humidor and see our guide on how long cigars last. Learn more from Wikipedia, the official Habanos S.A. site.
Customer Reviews
Exceptional cigar from Hoyo de Monterrey. The Hoyo de Monterrey Le Hoyo de San Juan delivers on every level - flavor, construction, consistency. Beautiful notes of caramel and tobacco throughout the 45 minute smoke. This is why Cuban cigars are legendary!
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Best cigar I've had in a long time! Hoyo de Monterrey really knocked it out of the park with the Hoyo de Monterrey Le Hoyo de San Juan. Rich flavor profile featuring wood and coffee, perfect draw, and excellent burn. Can't recommend this enough!
Best cigar I've had in a long time! Hoyo de Monterrey really knocked it out of the park with the Hoyo de Monterrey Le Hoyo de San Juan. Rich flavor profile featuring caramel and tobacco, perfect draw, and excellent burn. Can't recommend this enough!
Great cigar! Hoyo de Monterrey Hoyo de Monterrey Le Hoyo de San Juan offers excellent quality and flavor. Notes of cream and cedar throughout, good burn, nice draw. Not quite perfect but very close. Will definitely order again!
Exceptional cigar from Hoyo de Monterrey. The Hoyo de Monterrey Le Hoyo de San Juan delivers on every level - flavor, construction, consistency. Beautiful notes of caramel and tobacco throughout the 87 minute smoke. This is why Cuban cigars are legendary!
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