More refined than standard offerings, the Le Hoyo de San Juan debuted in 2014 as a distinguished addition to Hoyo de Monterrey's prestigious Le Hoyo series. This Cuban cigar represents the brand's commitment to crafting elegant, medium-bodied smokes that appeal to both seasoned aficionados and those newer to premium Cuban tobacco.
Specifications
| Cigar Name | Le Hoyo de San Juan |
| Factory Name | Geniales |
| Ring Gauge | 54 |
| Length | 150 mm (5⅞″) |
| Official Weight | 15.23 g |
| Construction | Handmade |
| Status | Current Regular Production |
| Release Year | 2014 |
Bands and Presentation
The Le Hoyo de San Juan features the distinctive Special Serie Le Hoyo band that identifies it as part of this exclusive line. In 2025, Hoyo de Monterrey enhanced the cigar's visual identity by adding a red Le Hoyo de San Juan foot band, giving enthusiasts an additional marker of authenticity and prestige.
Packaging Options
Collectors and smokers can acquire this cigar in several formats:
- Display box containing 15 aluminum tubed cigars, organized in 5 cardboard packs of 3 (introduced in 2015)
- Traditional slide lid box of 10 cigars
- Slide lid box of 25 cigars
Flavor Profile and Tasting Notes
Based on 54 reviews from the cigar community, the Le Hoyo de San Juan delivers a nuanced smoking experience characterized by its balanced composition. Reviewers consistently note prominent cedar and cream notes, followed by distinctive tea and vanilla undertones that define this cigar's character.
Additional flavors identified by smokers include forest floor, cinnamon, spice, wood, and earth. More subtle notes of baking spice, tobacco, citrus, clove, coffee, grass, leather, nut, pepper, and salt occasionally emerge throughout the smoking experience.
Community Ratings
Enthusiasts have rated this cigar across multiple dimensions (based on 54 reviews):
| Attribute | Rating (out of 5) |
| Elegance | 3 |
| Balance | 4 |
| Strength | 3 |
| Complexity | 3 |
| Aftertaste | 4 |
| Overall Score | 3.72 |
The Le Hoyo de San Juan earns particular praise for its balance and aftertaste, both scoring a 4 out of 5. The strength registers as medium, making it approachable while still offering sufficient depth for contemplative smoking sessions.