Espinosa
Espinosa Especial
Espinosa Especial is a medium strength cigar made in Nicaragua at La Zona Cigar Factory. It pairs Mexican Capa Negra wrapper; Nicaraguan binder; Nicaraguan filler. The catalog lists 3 sizes, from 5 × 52 to 6½ × 48.
- Maker
- Espinosa
- Wrapper
- Mexican Capa Negra
- Binder
- Nicaraguan
- Filler
- Nicaraguan
- Country
- Nicaragua
- Factory
- La Zona Cigar Factory
- Strength
- medium
- Sizes
- 3 · 5 × 52 to 6½ × 48
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsCigarMind has no sourced tasting notes for Espinosa Especial yet.
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 strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
- 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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How strong is Espinosa Especial?
Espinosa Especial is listed as medium strength. Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
Is Espinosa Especial 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 Espinosa Especial made?
Espinosa Especial is made in Nicaragua at La Zona Cigar Factory, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Espinosa Especial use?
Espinosa Especial uses a Mexican Capa Negra 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 Especial come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 3 sizes: No. 1 (6½ × 48), No. 4 (5 × 52) and No. 5 (6 × 54). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Espinosa Especial?
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 cigars are similar to Espinosa Especial?
Cigars with a similar build include Sindicato Cigars Affinity, Cornelius & Anthony The Gent and Protocol Blue. They share medium strength, made in Nicaragua, same factory. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.