Espinosa
Wasabi
Espinosa Wasabi is a medium strength cigar made in Nicaragua at La Zona Cigar Factory. It pairs Honduran Candela wrapper; Nicaraguan binder; Nicaraguan filler. The catalog lists 3 sizes, from 5 × 42 to 7½ × 38.
- Maker
- Espinosa
- Wrapper
- Honduran Candela
- Binder
- Nicaraguan
- Filler
- Nicaraguan
- Country
- Nicaragua
- Factory
- La Zona Cigar Factory
- Strength
- medium
- Sizes
- 3 · 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 Wasabi uses a Honduran Candela wrapper. Candela wrappers are flash-cured green and tend toward grass, tea and a bright, vegetal 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 50 minutes to 1 h 15 min for a 5-inch size.
- When: Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
- Pair with: iced tea, a crisp lager, or a mojito.
- 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 Wasabi taste like?
Espinosa Wasabi uses a Honduran Candela wrapper. Candela wrappers are flash-cured green and tend toward grass, tea and a bright, vegetal 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 Wasabi?
Espinosa Wasabi is listed as medium strength. Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
Is Espinosa Wasabi 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 Wasabi made?
Espinosa Wasabi is made in Nicaragua at La Zona Cigar Factory, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Espinosa Wasabi use?
Espinosa Wasabi uses a Honduran Candela 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 Wasabi come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 3 sizes: Lancero (7½ × 38), Corona (5 × 42) and Robusto BP (5 × 52). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Espinosa Wasabi?
For a 5-inch size, plan on about 50 minutes to 1 h 15 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 Wasabi?
With a candela wrapper, common pairings are iced tea, a crisp lager, or a mojito. 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 Wasabi?
Cigars with a similar build include Alec Bradley Filthy Ghooligan, MoyaRuiz Pickle Juice and La Flor Dominicana Double Claro. They share candela wrapper, medium strength, made in Nicaragua. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.