Hoyo de Monterrey Excalibur

[King of Vagabonds]

Had my second one of these today. Both burned evenly, but were a tough draw. I think the rollers they've got down in Honduras need to lay off the weights. The flavor is a tad buttery, a little too much like Bucks cigarettes I had 15 years ago (a bundle of 3 packs for $3.00). Definitely smokable, but I won't be going back to this one.

[Jonsey5484]

I loved the Excalibur. I did not mind the tight draw and I really enjoyed the flavor!

[hex1848]

This used to be one of my favorite smokes. It's been a while since I've had one, but I remember it being an excellent smoke.

[Seagar]

I had my first last weekend and I can honestly say I thought it was gross, very tight draw, way to buttery, overal flavor just didnt fit my cryteria.

[QuietC]

I've had a tin of the cigarillos, probably a completely different taste though.

[SpudPeeWee]

I had my first one this past weekend and I thought it was great, just burned a bit too fast for me.

[stjohnroe]

Tried the robusto, one dimensional and harsh

[gtphale]

smoked the 1 2 3 4 from cigar international and they were great smokes. I really enjoyed these and have one left.

[CoventryCat86]

These are one of my "go to" non-Cubans. I prefer the Prensado because it's a double maduro.

The draw is nearly perfect on these, it's nice and firm like a good cigar should be but not too firm like a plugged cigar.

Are you sure you're just not too used to lower to medium priced domestics where the draw is generally not as firm?

[cockyhoskins]

Had my second one of these today. Both burned evenly, but were a tough draw. I think the rollers they've got down in Honduras need to lay off the weights. The flavor is a tad buttery, a little too much like Bucks cigarettes I had 15 years ago (a bundle of 3 packs for $3.00). Definitely smokable, but I won't be going back to this one.

I actually got two boxes of these for my birthday. I have smoked several and thoroughly enjoy them. You are correct that they are drawn way too tight for my taste, but they burn evenly and seem consistent in their taste.

Definitely worth the price. Just watch for great deals. They pop up often.

[stjohnroe]

I have another sitting in the humi, so I guess that I wil give it another chance based on the general opinion.

[Baron Porthos]

I've smoked a few of these and found them very tasty. The buttery character is different from my usual smokes Exodus, maduros etc....

[Kenyth]

I had one at lunch today. A nice smoke! A nice firm draw. Maybe a hair tight, but nothing to complain about. A pretty stick sporting a dark brown wrapper with a nice sheen. It had a nice sweet cedary bouquet. Slow burning, so give yourself some time. It started off mild, but worked up to a solid medium by the middle. Not overly complex. A hint of sweetness with a light peppery bite on the finish, but mostly a straight premium earthy tobacco flavor. No harshness at all. A very smooth cigar. Then again, this cigar really doesn't have a unique character to boast. It's pretty straight forward. A good relaxing all around medium bodied cigar. This one would go well with most anything I think. Probably a good smoke for lunch, or cocktails and finger food. I'd go with something a little stronger for after a hearty dinner.

[Desert Rat]

I sure smoke em and like em.