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Core Line
Hoyo de Monterrey Excalibur
The flagship since 1978. Connecticut Shade wrapper, Honduran-Dominican fillers. Medium-full, famously consistent. The benchmark Honduran cigar.
Wholesale Hoyo de Monterrey cigars - distributed by MDC.
The non-Cuban Hoyo de Monterrey - blended and rolled in Danlí, Honduras - carries a name that traces back to 1865 and a reputation built on the Excalibur, one of the most consistently rated Honduran cigars ever made. MDC distributes the core Hoyo rotation to hospitality and retail partners, from the classic Excalibur through the modern la Amistad and Dark Sumatra lines.
Years in Hoyo de Monterrey Rotation
14+
14 years·Trusted by Four Seasons, The Broadmoor, Caesars Entertainment
MDC + Hoyo de Monterrey
Why MDC stocks Hoyo de Monterrey
The Hoyo de Monterrey name goes back to 1865, when José Gener registered the brand from his famed vega in Cuba's Vuelta Abajo. The version legally sold in the U.S. - the one MDC distributes - is the Honduran Hoyo, made by General Cigar at the HATSA factory in Danlí, and it has spent five decades building a reputation entirely its own: rich, earthy, full-flavored Honduran tobacco at a price point that punches far above its heritage.
The Excalibur is the reason Hoyo stays in the MDC rotation. Introduced in 1978 as the top-shelf expression of the brand, it became the benchmark Honduran cigar - Connecticut Shade wrapper over Honduran and Dominican fillers, medium-full, remarkably consistent box to box. Forty-plus years on, Excalibur remains one of the best price-to-quality ratios in the premium category, which is exactly what a wholesale program is built on.
The modern catalog rounds the brand out in both directions: Hoyo la Amistad brings an A.J. Fernandez-blended Nicaraguan boldness to the shelf, and Dark Sumatra covers the dark-wrapper position. That range lets a single heritage name cover three distinct slots in a humidor - a rare kind of efficiency for a venue managing limited facings.
“Hoyo de Monterrey is in our standing rotation because the accounts we serve - from casinos to cigar bars - sell through it consistently. That's the only reason a brand stays on our line card.”
Core Line-up
Hoyo de Monterrey blends MDC distributes
Not every SKU in the Hoyo de Monterrey catalog is in our standing rotation - we curate to what actually moves at retail. These are the core lines we keep in depth.
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Core Line
Excalibur Epicure
The Epicure vitola (5.25 x 50) is the volume mover in the Excalibur line - a session-friendly robusto format built for bar and terrace service.
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Core Line
Hoyo de Monterrey (Classic)
The traditional Honduran core line. Earthy, full-bodied, old-school Honduran profile at a working price point.
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Core Line
Hoyo la Amistad
Collaboration blend with A.J. Fernandez, made in Nicaragua. Bolder, modern-profile Hoyo for the fuller-bodied shelf.
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Hoyo de Monterrey Dark Sumatra
Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper fermented dark. Rich, spicy, medium-full. Covers the dark-wrapper position under a recognized name.
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Excalibur 1066 Cameroon
Cameroon-wrapper Excalibur variant when in rotation. Adds a toasty, sweeter dimension to the Excalibur shelf.
Venue Fit
Which venues stock Hoyo de Monterrey
Hoyo de Monterrey is a workhorse for venues whose guests skew toward fuller flavor at fair prices. Casino floors are the classic fit - the Excalibur Epicure is a proven high-turn SKU for a clientele that smokes regularly and knows value. Steakhouses pair it naturally: a full-bodied Honduran after a ribeye is one of the oldest matches in the category, and the Excalibur's price point keeps the after-dinner ticket approachable.
Golf pro shops use the Excalibur Epicure as the on-course upgrade over bundle cigars - a recognized heritage name at a single-digit wholesale cost. Liquor stores rotate the classic Hoyo line and Dark Sumatra as the value-forward full-bodied picks next to the Dominican milds, giving the shelf a strength gradient without adding an unknown brand name.
The retail margin math for Hoyo de Monterrey
Hoyo pricing runs 2.0–2.8× wholesale, and the base is low. A $5–$6 wholesale Excalibur Epicure retails at $10–$15 and serves at $14–$18 in hospitality. The classic Hoyo line sits even lower, retailing $8–$12. Hoyo la Amistad hits $7–$9 wholesale and serves at $16–$22.
The margin story is heritage-at-a-value-price. Hoyo delivers a name founded in 1865 and a forty-year Excalibur track record at wholesale costs closer to a house blend than a legacy brand. That gap - recognized name, workhorse cost - is where the per-stick margin percentage outperforms most of the humidor, especially in casino and golf settings where volume does the rest of the work.
How to build a Hoyo de Monterrey program with MDC
The MDC approach to any brand is the same: start with a curated core rotation sized to your venue, prove sell-through, then layer in deeper SKU coverage as the account matures. For a typical hospitality account, a Hoyo de Monterrey program begins with 2–3 vitolas across 40–60 cigars of opening depth, paired with the other brands that complement your overall humidor structure.
Because Hoyo de Monterrey is one of the core workhorse brands in the category, it's almost always part of the MDC opening-proposal for any new account - the exact SKUs and depth vary by whether you're running a bar-led hospitality program, a dedicated cigar lounge, or a pro-shop display. Your rep builds the proposal fast once you apply, with real numbers keyed to your venue.
Related wholesale brands + programs
Other brands frequently paired with Hoyo de Monterrey in MDC programs: Macanudo , Montecristo , Romeo Y Julieta , Cao . For the complete list of brands MDC distributes, see the wholesale cigar brands index. For the programs each brand fits - hospitality, retail, cigar bar - see Cigars for Hospitality and Cigars for Retail.
Wholesale FAQ
Buying Hoyo de Monterrey wholesale - common questions.
Who is the wholesale distributor for Hoyo de Monterrey cigars?
MDC Wholesale Cigars distributes Hoyo de Monterrey to licensed venues and retailers nationwide - casinos, hotels, steakhouses, golf shops, liquor stores, and cigar bars. Hoyo de Monterrey has been in MDC's standing rotation for 14+ years.
How do I buy Hoyo de Monterrey cigars wholesale?
Apply for an MDC wholesale account - it starts with a short qualification form. Once you're approved, your rep builds a curated first order with Hoyo de Monterrey SKUs matched to your venue. Most new accounts get their first shipment within a week of approval.
How much do Hoyo de Monterrey cigars cost wholesale?
Most premium boxes run roughly $80-$300 wholesale depending on the line and vitola, and venues typically retail at 1.8x-2.5x wholesale. Your exact Hoyo de Monterrey pricing depends on your account and order size - your rep quotes real numbers before you commit to anything.
Can I return Hoyo de Monterrey cigars that don't sell?
Yes. Every MDC order is backed by our no-risk exchange: if a Hoyo de Monterrey SKU doesn't move for your crowd, we swap it for one that will. Cigar orders over $1,000 ship free.
Ready to Stock Hoyo de Monterrey?
Open an MDC account. We'll tell you where Hoyo de Monterrey fits in your rotation.
Apply to open an MDC account. We'll look at your venue profile, your existing rotation (if any), and tell you exactly what a Hoyo de Monterrey program should look like on your floor - opening SKUs, depth, price points, and how it pairs with the rest of your humidor.
Cost of Waiting
Every month without Hoyo de Monterrey on your shelf is margin your competitors are collecting. Your rep can have it in your first shipment within a week of approval.
We only take 4 new accounts a month
4 spots open for July
P.S. Hoyo de Monterrey has been in MDC's standing rotation for 14+ years. If MDC can help your business, we can get you into a first shipment within a week of qualifying.