Introduced in the pre-1960 era, the Le Hoyo du Depute remains a historic vitola within the esteemed Hoyo de Monterrey portfolio. This Cuban cigar has earned its place among the brand's enduring regular production offerings, representing the classic Cuban smoking tradition that aficionados have cherished for generations.
Specifications
| Factory Name | Trabucos |
| Ring Gauge | 38 |
| Length | 110 mm (4⅜″) |
| Official Weight | 5.80 g |
| Construction | Handmade |
| Status | Current Regular Production |
| Release Period | Pre-1960 |
Packaging and Band Configuration
The Le Hoyo du Depute has seen various packaging formats throughout its long history. Currently, the cigar is available in slide lid boxes containing 25 cigars. Earlier packaging options that have since been discontinued include cardboard packs of 5 cigars (phased out in 2006), slide lid boxes of 50 cigars (also discontinued in 2006), and the traditional Cajón format containing 100 cigars, which was retired prior to the 1960s.
The band presentation has evolved over time. For slide lid boxes, cigars were sold without bands until approximately 2005, after which Standard Band E was applied. Cardboard packs featured Standard Bands B, C, and E during their production run.
Flavor Profile and Tasting Notes
Based on 66 smoker reviews, the Le Hoyo du Depute delivers a well-rounded smoking experience with consistent ratings across key attributes. The cigar scores an overall rating of 3.33 out of 5, with marks of 3 out of 5 in elegance, balance, strength, complexity, and aftertaste.
The flavor profile reveals a distinctive character dominated by woody and creamy notes. Cedar emerges as the most prominent tasting note, followed closely by cream and cocoa. The experience unfolds with layers of wood, spice, and vanilla, while baking spice adds warmth to the profile. Secondary notes include floral elements, citrus and citrus peel, nutty characteristics, and pure tobacco sweetness. More subtle nuances of coffee, toast, clove, and hay appear in select examples, with occasional hints of almond, chocolate, cinnamon, earth, forest floor, leather, mocha, mushrooms, nutmeg, pepper, and pine rounding out the complexity.
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