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601 by Espinosa

White Label

601 by Espinosa White Label is a medium strength cigar made in Nicaragua at La Zona Cigar Factory. It pairs Ecuador Connecticut wrapper; Nicaragua Jalapa binder; Nicaragua filler. The catalog lists 3 sizes, from 5 × 50 to 6 × 50.

Maker
601 by Espinosa
Wrapper
Ecuador Connecticut
Binder
Nicaragua Jalapa
Filler
Nicaragua
Country
Nicaragua
Factory
La Zona Cigar Factory
Strength
medium
Sizes
3 · 5 × 50 to 6 × 50

Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.

What it tastes like

what the wrapper usually brings

601 by Espinosa White Label uses an Ecuador Connecticut wrapper. Connecticut shade wrappers tend toward cream, cedar, nuts and a light, smooth finish. 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 5.625-inch size.
  • When: Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
  • Pair with: coffee with cream, a light beer, or a sparkling wine.
  • 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

3 in the catalog

What to try next

matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factory

601 by Espinosa White Label questions

What does 601 by Espinosa White Label taste like?

601 by Espinosa White Label uses an Ecuador Connecticut wrapper. Connecticut shade wrappers tend toward cream, cedar, nuts and a light, smooth finish. 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 White Label?

601 by Espinosa White Label is listed as medium strength. Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.

Is 601 by Espinosa White Label good for beginners?

Usually, yes. Medium strength is manageable for most newer smokers who smoke slowly after eating. Smoke it slowly, a puff a minute or so, and do not inhale.

Where is 601 by Espinosa White Label made?

601 by Espinosa White Label is made in Nicaragua at La Zona Cigar Factory, according to manufacturer and trade sources.

What wrapper does 601 by Espinosa White Label use?

601 by Espinosa White Label uses an Ecuador Connecticut wrapper over a Nicaragua Jalapa 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 White Label come in?

The CigarMind catalog lists 3 sizes: Corona Gorda (5⅝ × 46), Robusto (5 × 50) and Toro (6 × 50). Each size has its own page with the full blend.

How long does it take to smoke 601 by Espinosa White Label?

For a 5.625-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 White Label?

With a Connecticut shade wrapper, common pairings are coffee with cream, a light beer, or a sparkling wine. 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 White Label?

Cigars with a similar build include Sindicato Cigars Affinity, Protocol Official Misconduct and Espinosa Crema. They share Connecticut shade wrapper, medium strength, made in Nicaragua, same factory. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.