Hoyo de Monterrey Excalibur Sultan Review

[Justso]

I had my first one of these about two months ago at a race with a buddy of mine. We stopped by the tobacconist on the way out of town and grabbed a few cigars. The 1st one was very nutty and mild, but the super high wind of the cars whizzing by and the crosswinds from the weather grabbed an edge of the wrapper and started unraveling the cigar, so I had to cut the smoke short. Shortly after the race, I went back to my tobacconist and they had the Sultans on sale for $5.00 each, so I grabbed one not thinking twice. It sat in my humi for about a month and a half and I lit it up Monday night. It was beautfully constructed, no loose wrapper, no picks or holes in the wrapper, just picture perfect. This time, the smoke had totally different characteristics. It was nice and creamy, while still incredibly mild and smooth. The smoke was good right down to the band. Although, the ash was very loose during the entire smoke, the cigar was still burning evenly and never went out. I would reccomend this smoke to anyone looking for a good smoke at a good price. I went back to my tobacconist and the price is back up to $7.25 a pop, so I guess they really sold a lot of them on sale.

Final Grade: B

-Justin
"If you can dream--and not make dreams your master,If you can think--and not make thoughts your aim;If you can meet with Triumph and Disaster and treat those two impostors just the same." -Rudyard Kipling

[sgoselin]

I have not had a Sultan in years, but I recall them being a most enjoyable cigar. (Like most HdM)

I am what I am.

[Brandon]

I have to agree. I enjoy all Excaliburs that I've tried. They have to be one of my favorite domestic smokes.

[rjs]