Hoyo de Monterrey Hoyo Dark Sumatra Ebano

Handmade in Cofradia, Honduras, Dark Sumatra was released in 2002, which makes it a new line for this originally Cuban brand. Hoya de Monterrey began in Cuba in 1960, produced by leaf grower and founder Jose Gener. His family farmed in the Vuelta Abajo valley (famed for its fertility) for many years during the late 1800s, making this one of the most deeply historically-rooted brands on the market today. A gorgeously dark beauty, master blender Estelo Padron has crafted a richly robust gem here, with a tri-national blend of fillers from the Dominican Republic, Honduras and Nicaragua, all bound to the extra-dark, Ecuadorian-grown, Sumatra-seed maduro wrapper by a Connecticut shade binder. Look for a complex and strong, yet silky, rich flavor with a dense, spicy smoke aroma offering a lingeringly sweet character. Consider pairing this treat with an espresso or imperial stout.