The Hoyo de Monterrey Corona is one of the most elegant everyday smokes in the Cuban catalogue. This mild to medium 5.6" x 42 corona delivers gentle cedar, soft cream, and a whisper of honeyed sweetness. Reach for it when you want refined flavor without weight. 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 Corona is guaranteed 100% authentic, sourced directly from Habanos S.A. with the official seal and full traceability from Vuelta Abajo to your door.
Hoyo de Monterrey was founded in Havana in 1865 by José Gener y Batet, who named the marca after his prized tobacco plantation in the Vuelta Abajo region. More than a century and a half later, the house remains a byword for lighter, aromatic Cuban smoking, and the Corona is a perfect ambassador for that style. Measuring a classic 5.6 inches (143 mm) by a 42 ring gauge, this is the corona vitola in its purest form, rolled with the elegant restraint that has long defined the brand.
The opening third leans on bright cedar and a creamy smoothness, with a faint floral lift that keeps things gentle on the palate. As the cigar settles into its middle, a soft honeyed sweetness emerges alongside notes of leather and toasted wood, building gradual complexity without ever turning aggressive. The final third holds that mild to medium balance, leaving a long, satisfying finish where cedar and cream linger pleasantly rather than fading away.
Keep your Corona in a well seasoned humidor held around 65 to 70 percent relative humidity and roughly 65 degrees Fahrenheit. At that range the wrapper stays supple and the burn even. While this is a graceful smoke straight off the shelf, a few months of patient rest tends to marry the cedar and cream more seamlessly, rounding any youthful edges and coaxing out a touch more of that gentle sweetness.
This cigar suits newcomers looking for an approachable introduction to Cuban tobacco, as well as seasoned aficionados who appreciate a refined, lower intensity smoke. The corona format makes it an ideal companion for a relaxed hour, whether that is a morning coffee, an afternoon break, or a quiet evening when a fuller bodied cigar would feel like too much.
How strong is the Hoyo de Monterrey Corona?
It sits in the mild to medium range, true to the Hoyo de Monterrey house style, making it gentle and aromatic rather than powerful.
What are the exact dimensions?
It is a corona measuring 5.6 inches (143 mm) in length with a 42 ring gauge.
How long does it take to smoke?
Most smokers enjoy this corona over roughly 45 minutes to an hour, depending on draw and pace.
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
Very good cigar. The Hoyo de Monterrey Hoyo de Monterrey Corona lives up to its reputation. Beautiful wrapper, good construction, and nice flavor development. Tasted mild spice and earth with a smooth finish. Not the absolute best I've had, but definitely solid. Would buy again.
Absolutely love this Hoyo de Monterrey Corona! Hoyo de Monterrey continues to impress with their quality. Wonderful complexity with cream and cedar, smooth creamy smoke, and perfect construction. One of my all-time favorites!
Very pleased with this Hoyo de Monterrey Corona. Hoyo de Monterrey quality shines through with honey and nuts flavors and solid construction. A touch expensive but worth it for special occasions. Good smoke!
The Hoyo de Monterrey Hoyo de Monterrey Corona is a quality corona. Nice balance of flavor and strength. I enjoyed the mild spice and earth notes throughout. Construction was very good with only one minor touch-up needed. Good cigar for experienced smokers.
Solid corona from Hoyo de Monterrey. The Hoyo de Monterrey Corona has nice flavors of caramel and tobacco and good construction. Enjoyed about 70 minutes of smooth smoking. Would recommend, especially for those new to Hoyo de Monterrey.
Really enjoyed this Hoyo de Monterrey Corona. Hoyo de Monterrey consistently delivers quality and this is no exception. Good complexity with notes of cream and cedar. Construction was solid and burn was even. A bit pricey but you get what you pay for with Cuban cigars. Recommended!
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