What is the Hoyo de Monterrey Royal Hunt No.3 J.J. Fox exclusive cigar?

The Hoyo de Monterrey Royal Hunt No.3 is a discontinued Cuban regional exclusive commissioned for J.J. Fox, the historic London tobacco merchant founded in 1787. Produced in the late 1990s to early 2000s, this cigar featured a 42 ring gauge by 5.5 inch length, placing it in the corona gorda format. It was rolled at the Romeo y Julieta factory using Hoyo de Monterrey's signature Vuelta Abajo tobacco, distinguished by its secondary "Exclusivo J.J. Fox" band beneath the standard Hoyo label.

What does the Hoyo de Monterrey Royal Hunt No.3 taste like?

This cigar delivers Hoyo de Monterrey's characteristic light-to-medium bodied profile with distinct floral and cedar notes on the cold draw. The first third offers creamy hay and toasted almond, developing into mid-palate sweetness of honey and orange peel. The final third introduces subtle white pepper and roasted coffee without the heaviness of modern Hoyo releases. Aficionados note its refined, old-world Cuban character—more delicate than contemporary Epicure No.2, with a finish notably shorter than today's thicker ring gauge offerings.

How much is a box of Hoyo de Monterrey Royal Hunt No.3 worth today?

As a discontinued J.J. Fox exclusive with nearly two decades of age, sealed boxes command substantial premiums at auction. Recent sales of 25-count cabinets range £800-1,400 depending on provenance and storage documentation. Individual cigars sell £35-60 when authenticated. Value factors include: original J.J. Fox purchase receipts, intact cedar lining, and absence of mold. The cigar's scarcity—limited production run estimated under 5,000 boxes—drives collector interest comparable to other Fox exclusives like the discontinued Romeo y Julieta Fox Hunt series.

What is the Hoyo de Monterrey Royal Hunt No.3 J.J. Fox exclusive cigar?

The Hoyo de Monterrey Royal Hunt No.3 is a discontinued Cuban regional exclusive commissioned for J.J. Fox, the historic London tobacco merchant founded in 1787. Produced in the late 1990s to early 2000s, this cigar featured a 42 ring gauge by 5.5 inch length, placing it in the corona gorda format. It was rolled at the Romeo y Julieta factory using Hoyo de Monterrey's signature Vuelta Abajo tobacco, distinguished by its secondary "Exclusivo J.J. Fox" band beneath the standard Hoyo label.

What does the Hoyo de Monterrey Royal Hunt No.3 taste like?

This cigar delivers Hoyo de Monterrey's characteristic light-to-medium bodied profile with distinct floral and cedar notes on the cold draw. The first third offers creamy hay and toasted almond, developing into mid-palate sweetness of honey and orange peel. The final third introduces subtle white pepper and roasted coffee without the heaviness of modern Hoyo releases. Aficionados note its refined, old-world Cuban character—more delicate than contemporary Epicure No.2, with a finish notably shorter than today's thicker ring gauge offerings.

How much is a box of Hoyo de Monterrey Royal Hunt No.3 worth today?

As a discontinued J.J. Fox exclusive with nearly two decades of age, sealed boxes command substantial premiums at auction. Recent sales of 25-count cabinets range £800-1,400 depending on provenance and storage documentation. Individual cigars sell £35-60 when authenticated. Value factors include: original J.J. Fox purchase receipts, intact cedar lining, and absence of mold. The cigar's scarcity—limited production run estimated under 5,000 boxes—drives collector interest comparable to other Fox exclusives like the discontinued Romeo y Julieta Fox Hunt series.

Cigar Information

J. J. Fox Exclusives Hoyo de Monterrey Royal Hunt No.3

J. J. Fox Exclusives: Hoyo de Monterrey Royal Hunt No.3

The Hoyo de Monterrey Royal Hunt No.3 stands as a fascinating piece of Cuban cigar history, produced as an exclusive offering for the renowned J. J. Fox tobacco merchants. This cigar represents a bygone era of Habanos production, having been discontinued in the 1980s after a production run that spanned several decades.

Historical Background

The Royal Hunt No.3 was introduced prior to 1960, making it a pre-revolutionary release that continued production into the post-revolutionary period. Like other cigars in the J. J. Fox Exclusives program, this vitola was created specifically for the distinguished London retailer, representing a special selection unavailable through standard distribution channels.

J. J. Fox Exclusives Hoyo de Monterrey Royal Hunt No.3 packaging

Production ceased during the 1980s, and the cigar has since become a sought-after collector's item among aficionados of vintage Cuban cigars.

Specifications

Name	Hoyo de Monterrey Royal Hunt No.3
Factory Name	Unknown
Length	120 mm (4¾ inches)
Ring Gauge	40
Construction	Handmade
Bands	None
Packaging	Slide lid cabinet of 50 cigars
Status	Discontinued (1980s)

Notes on Dimensions

Collectors should note that the published measurements are approximate, derived from examination of surviving vintage examples. As with many discontinued cigars from this era, slight variations may exist between individual specimens.

Presentation

The Royal Hunt No.3 was presented without bands, a characteristic shared by several exclusive releases from this period. The cigars were housed in traditional slide lid boxes containing 50 units, a presentation format favored by J. J. Fox for their exclusive Havana selections.

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