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Espinosa

Laranja Reserva

Espinosa Laranja Reserva is a medium strength cigar made in Nicaragua at La Zona Cigar Factory. It pairs Brazilian Anaranjado wrapper; Nicaraguan binder; Nicaraguan filler. The catalog lists 7 sizes, from 5 × 42 to 7½ × 38.

Maker
Espinosa
Wrapper
Brazilian Anaranjado
Binder
Nicaraguan
Filler
Nicaraguan
Country
Nicaragua
Factory
La Zona Cigar Factory
Strength
medium
Sizes
7 · 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 brings

CigarMind has no sourced tasting notes for Espinosa Laranja Reserva 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

7 in the catalog

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Espinosa Laranja Reserva questions

How strong is Espinosa Laranja Reserva?

Espinosa Laranja Reserva is listed as medium strength. Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.

Is Espinosa Laranja Reserva 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 Laranja Reserva made?

Espinosa Laranja Reserva is made in Nicaragua at La Zona Cigar Factory, according to manufacturer and trade sources.

What wrapper does Espinosa Laranja Reserva use?

Espinosa Laranja Reserva uses a Brazilian Anaranjado 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 Laranja Reserva come in?

The CigarMind catalog lists 7 sizes: Lancero (7½ × 38), Corona (5 × 42), Corona Gorda (5⅝ × 46), Caixa (6½ × 48), Caixa BP (6½ × 48), Toro (6 × 52) and Robusto Extra (5½ × 54). Each size has its own page with the full blend.

How long does it take to smoke Espinosa Laranja Reserva?

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 Laranja Reserva?

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.