Hoyo de Monterrey, one of Habanos’ many brands, opened shop in Havana in the middle of the 19th century.  The name means “valley of Monterrey,” and refers to the fertile Vuelta Abajo land where their tobacco is farmed.  A century after inception, the Cuban government expropriated the company from its legitimate owners, and to this day Habanos markets Hoyo de Monterrey globally.  The brand is known for its light flavours and wide range of sizes, the largest being the most popular.  The Palmas Extra, a corona, is one of the …