Espinosa
Espinosa Habano
Espinosa Habano is a medium strength cigar made in Nicaragua at La Zona Cigar Factory. It pairs Ecuadorian Habano wrapper; Nicaraguan binder; Nicaraguan filler. The catalog lists 12 sizes, from 5 × 42 to 7½ × 38.
- Maker
- Espinosa
- Wrapper
- Ecuadorian Habano
- Binder
- Nicaraguan
- Filler
- Nicaraguan
- Country
- Nicaragua
- Factory
- La Zona Cigar Factory
- Strength
- medium
- Sizes
- 12 · 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 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 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.
- 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
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What does Espinosa Habano taste like?
Espinosa 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 Espinosa Habano?
Espinosa Habano is listed as medium strength. Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
Is Espinosa Habano 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 Habano made?
Espinosa Habano is made in Nicaragua at La Zona Cigar Factory, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Espinosa Habano use?
Espinosa 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 Espinosa Habano come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 12 sizes: Lancero (7½ × 38), Corona (5 × 42), Rabito (6 × 46), Churchill BP (6½ × 48), No. 1 (6½ × 48), No. 4 (5½ × 50), No. 4 (5½ × 50) and No. 5 (6 × 52), and more. Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Espinosa Habano?
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 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 Espinosa Habano?
Cigars with a similar build include Protocol Blue, 601 by Espinosa Green Label and Tatuaje El Triunfador. They share habano wrapper, medium strength, made in Nicaragua, same factory. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.