The word ‘Epicure’ derives from the ancient Greek philosopher, Epicurus who was born in 341 BC. One of his guiding principles was that the all good and bad derive from the sensations of pleasure and pain and that the ultimate moral good is happiness. This has led to a modern definition of an ‘Epicurean’ as ‘one who takes care to enjoy the finer things in life’. Therefore the ‘Epicure’ cigar, it can reasonably be argued, is a cigar to be enjoyed for the sheer pleasure of the moment. The Epicure No.3 is the first figurado in the classic Hoyo de Monterrey portfolio in modern times, and the first new addition since 2008. It also joins the Epicure No.1, No.2 and Epicure Especial as a category within the brand. The ring gauge of the Epicure No.3 allows the full potential of the blend to come to the fore – a supreme example of the Hoyo profile and taste. The tapered head once cut also produces a concentrated smoke that is delivered to the palate with voluminous flavours and intensity. The classic Hoyo de Monterrey line is typified by a delicate, cedar taste that remains light enough for inexperienced smokers, while offering enough elegance and layering of flavours to keep aficionados satisfied. Like the rest of the Epicure range, the No.3 is hand rolled using tobaccos harvested from Vuelta Abajo in Pinar Del Rio, Cuba which is widely regarded as the finest tobacco growing region in the world.
