601 by Espinosa
Blue Label
601 by Espinosa Blue Label is a medium-full strength cigar made in Nicaragua at La Zona Cigar Factory. It pairs Honduras Habano wrapper; Nicaragua binder; Nicaragua filler. The catalog lists 3 sizes, from 5 × 50 to 6⅛ × 52.
- Maker
- 601 by Espinosa
- Wrapper
- Honduras Habano
- Binder
- Nicaragua
- Filler
- Nicaragua
- Country
- Nicaragua
- Factory
- La Zona Cigar Factory
- Strength
- medium-full
- Sizes
- 3 · 5 × 50 to 6⅛ × 52
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually brings601 by Espinosa Blue Label uses a Honduras Habano wrapper. Habano-seed wrappers tend toward pepper, cedar, leather and baking spice. That is the leaf's general character, not a tasting note for this cigar.
How to smoke it
rules of thumb- Time: plan on about 1 hour to 1 h 30 min for a 6-inch size.
- When: Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
- Pair with: bourbon, rye whiskey, or a black coffee.
- Pace: about a puff a minute keeps it cool and lets the flavors change from third to third. Do not inhale.
- Before lighting: cut just above the cap line, toast the foot evenly, and take a cold draw to check it.
Sizes
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matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factory601 by Espinosa Blue Label questions
What does 601 by Espinosa Blue Label taste like?
601 by Espinosa Blue Label uses a Honduras Habano wrapper. Habano-seed wrappers tend toward pepper, cedar, leather and baking spice. That is the leaf's general character, not a tasting note for this cigar; log a smoke in CigarMind to record your own.
How strong is 601 by Espinosa Blue Label?
601 by Espinosa Blue Label is listed as medium-full strength. Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
Is 601 by Espinosa Blue Label good for beginners?
It is a stronger cigar. Most newer smokers are better served starting milder and working up to it. Smoke it slowly, a puff a minute or so, and do not inhale.
Where is 601 by Espinosa Blue Label made?
601 by Espinosa Blue Label is made in Nicaragua at La Zona Cigar Factory, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does 601 by Espinosa Blue Label use?
601 by Espinosa Blue Label uses a Honduras Habano wrapper over a Nicaragua binder, with Nicaragua filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does 601 by Espinosa Blue Label come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 3 sizes: Robusto (5 × 50), Toro (6 × 50) and Torpedo (6⅛ × 52). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke 601 by Espinosa Blue Label?
For a 6-inch size, plan on about 1 hour to 1 h 30 min. That is a rule of thumb of 10 to 15 minutes per inch at a relaxed pace, a puff about once a minute.
What drink goes with 601 by Espinosa Blue Label?
With a habano wrapper, common pairings are bourbon, rye whiskey, or a black coffee. Match the drink's weight to the cigar's: lighter drinks for milder cigars, darker spirits for fuller ones.
What cigars are similar to 601 by Espinosa Blue Label?
Cigars with a similar build include Cubariqueño (Protocol) Protocol Official Misconduct, Padrón 1964 Anniversary Series and La Finca. They share habano wrapper, medium-full strength, made in Nicaragua, same factory. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.