Espinosa
Espinosa Crema
Espinosa Crema is a mild-medium strength cigar made in Nicaragua at La Zona Cigar Factory. It pairs Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper; Nicaraguan binder; Nicaraguan filler. The catalog lists 8 sizes, from 5 × 42 to 7½ × 38.
- Maker
- Espinosa
- Wrapper
- Ecuadorian Connecticut
- Binder
- Nicaraguan
- Filler
- Nicaraguan
- Country
- Nicaragua
- Factory
- La Zona Cigar Factory
- Strength
- mild-medium
- Sizes
- 8 · 5 × 42 to 7½ × 38
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsEspinosa Crema uses an Ecuadorian 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 1 hour to 1 h 30 min for a 6-inch size.
- When: Mild to medium: an easy daytime smoke and a gentle step up from a first cigar.
- 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
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What does Espinosa Crema taste like?
Espinosa Crema uses an Ecuadorian 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 Espinosa Crema?
Espinosa Crema is listed as mild-medium strength. Mild to medium: an easy daytime smoke and a gentle step up from a first cigar.
Is Espinosa Crema good for beginners?
Yes. It is listed as mild to mild-medium, which is where most smokers start. Smoke it slowly, a puff a minute or so, and do not inhale.
Where is Espinosa Crema made?
Espinosa Crema is made in Nicaragua at La Zona Cigar Factory, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Espinosa Crema use?
Espinosa Crema uses an Ecuadorian Connecticut 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 Espinosa Crema come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 8 sizes: Lancero (7½ × 38), Corona (5 × 42), Rabito (6 × 46), Churchill (7 × 48), No. 4 (Robusto) (5½ × 52), Robusto (5½ × 52), Toro BP (6 × 52) and Toro Grande (6 × 56). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Espinosa Crema?
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 Espinosa Crema?
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 Espinosa Crema?
Cigars with a similar build include Protocol Themis, RoMa Craft Intemperance EC XVIII and Drew Estate ACID Blue. They share Connecticut shade wrapper, mild-medium strength, made in Nicaragua, same factory. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.