601 Maduro Robusto (5 1/4 x 52) Cigar
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The Espinosa 601 is Erik Espinosa's flagship line — the "601" refers to the area code of Esteli, Nicaragua, where the cigars are made. The blue-banded 601 Maduro is the box-pressed edition of the 601 Series, originally blended by Don Pepin Garcia, Erik Espinosa and Eddie Ortega and now produced entirely under Espinosa's control at his La Zona factory in Esteli. It remains one of the most decorated releases in the series, earning a 94 rating and the No. 6 spot on Cigar Aficionado's cigar of the year list in 2009.
A dark, oily USA Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro wrapper over a Nicaraguan binder and aged Nicaraguan long-filler tobaccos. The Robusto is a box-pressed parejo finished with a triple cap, hand-rolled at Espinosa's La Zona factory in Esteli, Nicaragua. Box count: 20 cigars.
A balanced maduro built on coffee, earth, raisin and licorice that harmonize into a long, rich finish. Sweet cocoa opens the smoke and deepens into dark chocolate, backed by espresso-bean depth, almond and caramel with a lively peppery spice.
Alcoholic: Bold bourbon or dark rum. Non-Alcoholic: Strong dark roast coffee.
Afternoon or evening — the classic 601 experience.
