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Laranja Reserva Escuro

Espinosa Laranja Reserva Escuro is a full strength cigar made in Nicaragua at La Zona Cigar Factory. It pairs Brazilian Escuro wrapper; Nicaraguan binder; Nicaraguan filler. The catalog lists 3 sizes, from 5½ × 56 to 6 × 52.

Maker
Espinosa
Wrapper
Brazilian Escuro
Binder
Nicaraguan
Filler
Nicaraguan
Country
Nicaragua
Factory
La Zona Cigar Factory
Strength
full
Sizes
3 · 5½ × 56 to 6 × 52

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 Escuro 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: A full-strength cigar is best after a full meal and never on an empty stomach; keep water nearby and slow down if you feel the nicotine.
  • 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

3 in the catalog

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Espinosa Laranja Reserva Escuro questions

How strong is Espinosa Laranja Reserva Escuro?

Espinosa Laranja Reserva Escuro is listed as full strength. A full-strength cigar is best after a full meal and never on an empty stomach; keep water nearby and slow down if you feel the nicotine.

Is Espinosa Laranja Reserva Escuro 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 Reserva Escuro made?

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

What wrapper does Espinosa Laranja Reserva Escuro use?

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

The CigarMind catalog lists 3 sizes: Corona Gorda (6 × 46), Toro (6 × 52) and Robusto Grande (5½ × 56). Each size has its own page with the full blend.

How long does it take to smoke Espinosa Laranja Reserva Escuro?

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 Escuro?

Cigars with a similar build include Cornelius & Anthony The Mistress, Cubariqueño (Protocol) Protocol Blue Line and Protocol Eliot Ness Maduro. They share full strength, made in Nicaragua, same factory. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.