Espinosa
Laranja Azulejo
Espinosa Laranja Azulejo is a medium-full strength cigar made in Nicaragua at San Lotano Factory. It pairs Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper; Brazilian Arapiraca binder; Nicaraguan filler. The catalog lists 4 sizes, from 5½ × 54 to 6 × 60.
- Maker
- Espinosa
- Wrapper
- Ecuadorian Sumatra
- Binder
- Brazilian Arapiraca
- Filler
- Nicaraguan
- Country
- Nicaragua
- Factory
- San Lotano Factory
- Strength
- medium-full
- Sizes
- 4 · 5½ × 54 to 6 × 60
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsEspinosa Laranja Azulejo uses an Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper. Sumatra wrappers tend toward earth, cinnamon and a mild sweetness. 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 to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
- Pair with: cognac, a brown ale, or 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 Laranja Azulejo taste like?
Espinosa Laranja Azulejo uses an Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper. Sumatra wrappers tend toward earth, cinnamon and a mild sweetness. 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 Laranja Azulejo?
Espinosa Laranja Azulejo is listed as medium-full strength. Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
Is Espinosa Laranja Azulejo 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 Espinosa Laranja Azulejo made?
Espinosa Laranja Azulejo is made in Nicaragua at San Lotano Factory, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Espinosa Laranja Azulejo use?
Espinosa Laranja Azulejo uses an Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper over a Brazilian Arapiraca binder, with Nicaraguan filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Espinosa Laranja Azulejo come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 4 sizes: Corona Gorda (6 × 46), Toro (6 × 52), Robusto Grande (5½ × 54) and Gordo (6 × 60). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Espinosa Laranja Azulejo?
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 Laranja Azulejo?
With a Sumatra wrapper, common pairings are cognac, a brown ale, or 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 Laranja Azulejo?
Cigars with a similar build include Cubariqueño (Protocol) Protocol Bass Reeves Natural, Drew Estate Undercrown Sun Grown and Crowned Heads Four Kicks. They share Sumatra wrapper, medium-full strength, made in Nicaragua, same factory. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.