601 by Espinosa
Green Oscuro
601 by Espinosa Green Oscuro is a full strength cigar made in Nicaragua at Tabacalera La Zona. It pairs Nicaraguan Habano Oscuro wrapper; Nicaraguan binder; Nicaraguan filler. The catalog lists 5 sizes, from 5 × 42 to 6⅛ × 58.
- Maker
- 601 by Espinosa
- Wrapper
- Nicaraguan Habano Oscuro
- Binder
- Nicaraguan
- Filler
- Nicaraguan
- Country
- Nicaragua
- Factory
- Tabacalera La Zona
- Strength
- full
- Sizes
- 5 · 5 × 42 to 6⅛ × 58
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 Green Oscuro uses a Nicaraguan Habano Oscuro wrapper. Oscuro wrappers, the darkest shade, tend toward espresso, dark chocolate and earth. 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 55 minutes to 1 h 25 min for a 5.5-inch size.
- When: A full-strength cigar is best after a full meal and never on an empty stomach; keep water nearby and slow down if you feel the nicotine.
- Pair with: espresso, stout, or an aged rum.
- 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
5 in the catalogWhat to try next
matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factory601 by Espinosa Green Oscuro questions
What does 601 by Espinosa Green Oscuro taste like?
601 by Espinosa Green Oscuro uses a Nicaraguan Habano Oscuro wrapper. Oscuro wrappers, the darkest shade, tend toward espresso, dark chocolate and earth. 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 Green Oscuro?
601 by Espinosa Green Oscuro is listed as full strength. A full-strength cigar is best after a full meal and never on an empty stomach; keep water nearby and slow down if you feel the nicotine.
Is 601 by Espinosa Green Oscuro 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 Green Oscuro made?
601 by Espinosa Green Oscuro is made in Nicaragua at Tabacalera La Zona, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does 601 by Espinosa Green Oscuro use?
601 by Espinosa Green Oscuro uses a Nicaraguan Habano Oscuro wrapper over a Nicaraguan binder, with Nicaraguan filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does 601 by Espinosa Green Oscuro come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 5 sizes: Corona (5 × 42), Tronco (5 × 52), La Punta (5½ × 52), La Fuerza (5½ × 54) and Trabuco (6⅛ × 58). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke 601 by Espinosa Green Oscuro?
For a 5.5-inch size, plan on about 55 minutes to 1 h 25 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 Green Oscuro?
With an oscuro wrapper, common pairings are espresso, stout, or an aged rum. 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 Green Oscuro?
Cigars with a similar build include My Father Le Bijou 1922, Joya de Nicaragua Antaño Dark Corojo and Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Mi Querida. They share oscuro wrapper, full strength, made in Nicaragua. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.