601 by Espinosa
Red Habano
601 by Espinosa Red Habano is a medium-full strength cigar made in Nicaragua at Tabacalera La Zona. It pairs Ecuadorian Habano wrapper; Nicaraguan binder; Nicaraguan filler. The catalog lists 5 sizes, from 5 × 50 to 7 × 48.
- Maker
- 601 by Espinosa
- Wrapper
- Ecuadorian Habano
- Binder
- Nicaraguan
- Filler
- Nicaraguan
- Country
- Nicaragua
- Factory
- Tabacalera La Zona
- Strength
- medium-full
- Sizes
- 5 · 5 × 50 to 7 × 48
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 Red Habano uses an Ecuadorian 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 h 5 min to 1 h 35 min for a 6.25-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
5 in the catalogWhat to try next
matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factory601 by Espinosa Red Habano questions
What does 601 by Espinosa Red Habano taste like?
601 by Espinosa Red Habano uses an Ecuadorian 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 Red Habano?
601 by Espinosa Red Habano is listed as medium-full strength. Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
Is 601 by Espinosa Red Habano 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 Red Habano made?
601 by Espinosa Red Habano is made in Nicaragua at Tabacalera La Zona, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does 601 by Espinosa Red Habano use?
601 by Espinosa Red Habano uses an Ecuadorian Habano 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 Red Habano come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 5 sizes: Churchill (7 × 48), Robusto (5 × 50), Toro (6 × 50), Torpedo (6¼ × 52) and Trabuco (6¼ × 58). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke 601 by Espinosa Red Habano?
For a 6.25-inch size, plan on about 1 h 5 min to 1 h 35 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 Red Habano?
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 Red Habano?
Cigars with a similar build include Padrón 1964 Anniversary Series, La Finca and Tatuaje Brown Label (Seleccion de Cazador). They share habano wrapper, medium-full strength, made in Nicaragua. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.