Hoyo de Monterrey (Scandinavian Tobacco Group) · Connecticut Shade · medium strength · 2026

How much does a Hoyo de Monterrey cigar cost?

Hoyo de Monterrey cigars run $8.05–$15.24 per single depending on the line, with boxes of 20 at $160.00. Made in Honduras by Hoyo de Monterrey (Scandinavian Tobacco Group), the brand spans 5 lines with a Connecticut Shade wrapper.

Average single

$8.50

per cigar

Box of 20

$160.00

$8.00 per cigar · save $10.00

Cheapest line

$8.05

Epicure

Line by line

Every Hoyo de Monterrey line and what each costs.

5 lines, with 2026 national average single and box pricing.

Line	Single	Box (20)	Per cigar	Notes
Excalibur	$9.98	$151.11	$7.56	A classic, gently creamy smoke with years of history.
Epicure	$8.05	$136.85	$6.84	An everyday Hoyo with a soft Connecticut profile.
Dark Sumatra	$8.50	$149.60	$7.48	A spicier Sumatra-wrapped variation.
Rothschild	$15.24	$259.08	$12.95	The classic Rothschild in Maduro and Natural.
La Amistad Gold	$8.81	$140.14	$7.01	A collaboration between General Cigar Co. and AJ Fernandez.

Cost breakdown

What a Hoyo de Monterrey habit costs over time.

Per single, per box, per year, and lifetime at Hoyo de Monterrey prices.

Per single

$8.50

$medium strength, Connecticut Shade

Per box of 20

$160.00

$8.00/cigar

Yearly (1/day)

$3,103

$8.50/cigar × 365

30-year total

$93,075

Before compounding

Monthly (30 cigars)

$255

2/day yearly

$6,205

2/week yearly

$884

About the brand

About Hoyo de Monterrey cigars.

Manufactured by Hoyo de Monterrey (Scandinavian Tobacco Group), made in Honduras.

One of the world's most enduring cigar brands. After the 1962 Cuban Trade Embargo, the brand split in two; the Honduran-made sticks carried here are created under the American market version. Core lines are Excalibur and Rothschild, with the newer La Amistad collaborations blended by AJ Fernandez.

Wrapper

Connecticut Shade

Strength

Medium

Where it’s made

Honduras

Flavor notes

Cream, Cedar, Nuts, Cocoa

Head to head

How does Hoyo de Monterrey compare to other brands?

Hoyo de Monterrey side-by-side with the 3 closest brands by single price.

Brand	Single	Box	Per cigar	Strength	Origin
Hoyo de MonterreyTHIS BRAND	$8.50	$160.00	$8.00	Medium	Honduras
Nub	$8.46	$141.10	$7.05	Medium	Nicaragua
CAO	$8.27	$138.24	$6.91	Medium	Nicaragua
Perdomo	$8.75	$185.00	$9.25	Medium	Nicaragua

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Your questions, answered

Hoyo de Monterrey cigar FAQ.

The most common questions about Hoyo de Monterrey pricing and value.

Frequently asked questions about Hoyo de Monterrey cigars

Hoyo de Monterrey cigars cost $8.05 to $15.24 per single depending on the line, with the flagship $Epicure running $8.05 and the top $Rothschild running $15.24. The brand average sits around $8.50 a stick, and a box of 20 runs $160.00. Prices vary by state and retailer because of differences in state cigar excise taxes. Hoyo de Monterrey is a medium-strength brand made by Hoyo de Monterrey (Scandinavian Tobacco Group).

A box of 20 Hoyo de Monterrey cigars costs $160.00 on average, or $8.00 per cigar. Buying the box saves about $10.00 versus buying 20 singles at the average single price — a per-cigar discount of roughly $0.50. The cheapest line to buy by the box is Epicure at $136.85; the priciest is Rothschild at $259.08. Boxes need a properly humidified humidor to stay fresh.

The cheapest Hoyo de Monterrey line is Epicure at $8.05 per single and $136.85 per box of 20. an everyday Hoyo with a soft Connecticut profile. It is the natural entry point for trying the brand, though the higher lines are where Hoyo de Monterrey's reputation is built.

Hoyo de Monterrey is Hoyo de Monterrey (Scandinavian Tobacco Group), and its reputation is built on 5 distinct lines spanning medium strength in a Connecticut Shade wrapper. The brand's character runs from the Epicure ($8.05) to the Rothschild ($15.24), with flavor notes of cream, cedar, nuts, cocoa. Whether it's "any good" depends on taste — mild, wrapper-forward profiles suit newer smokers, while the fuller lines reward experienced palates.

At 1 cigar per day, a Hoyo de Monterrey habit at the average $8.50 per stick runs about $3,103 per year — $255 a month, or $93,075 over 30 years before compounding. At 2 per day that doubles to roughly $6,205 a year. If you smoke a few a week instead of daily, the annual number drops by more than half. Use our free quit-smoking calculator to see the full compound cost of your personal habit.

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About this data

Prices are 2026 national averages sourced from atlantic cigar (atlanticcigar.com) product listings 2026; convenience store, smoke shop, and online retailer pricing. Actual in-store prices vary by state, retailer, and local cigar excise taxes. Manufacturer: Hoyo de Monterrey (Scandinavian Tobacco Group). Source URL: https://www.hoyomonterrey.com/. Last reviewed: 2026-08-01. All prices are estimates for informational purposes only. SmokeCalc is an educational tool, not a commercial price tracker. All trademarks belong to their respective owners; SmokeCalc is not affiliated with or endorsed by any cigar manufacturer.

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