The Espinosa Knuckle Sandwich Off Menu earns its Good rating by offering a strong opening, a well-balanced and flavorful middle and a respectable finish. It’s a cigar that rewards attention early and maintains enough composure throughout to leave a positive final impression, even if it doesn’t fully sustain its early highs to the end.
The Espinosa Knuckle Sandwich Puro Nicaragua Robusto delivered a flavorful first and second third, highlighted by creamy coffee, espresso, chewy tobacco and balanced baking spice and chocolate complexity. The final third lost some of that balance as earth took over the profile. A very enjoyable smoking experience overall, particularly in the first two thirds. Good enough that this might be my favorite Knuckle Sandwich release to date.
The Espinosa Murcielago Shikaka TAA Exclusive 2024 had all the Connecticut shade that I look for and enjoy. From a baseline of sweet and creaminess to surrounding notes of wood and spices, this is what it should be. Well done.
The Espinosa Las 6 Provincias ORT is probably my favorite Las 6 Provincias. It’s right there with the CMW. I loved the flavor profile produced, and the cigar remained balanced throughout. It has a flavor profile that every cigar smoker will enjoy, and it is approachable to all smokers with strength and body. I gave Espinosa a hard time for having these made at San Lotano, but I am understanding the reason more and more each year.
The 601 La Bomba Warhead X had an average flavor profile throughout and became a bit mundane about halfway through. A very earth driven profile that didn't really provide any excitement. Not one of my favorite Warheads and not a cigar I'd see myself coming back to.
The flavor profile of the Espinosa Sumatra Toro was overall an enjoyable one. Tons of creaminess in cedar, stone fruit and coffee. But the creaminess didn't overwhelm as it did a good job of interplaying against the aforementioned notes. Slight tick down for the construction of burn and draw (but not a material one). With all that said, I'd be happy to smoke more of these.
This Espinosa Las 6 Provincias ZDT might be the most finessed Espinosa cigar that I've ever had. From first draw, there was an immediate sense of balance and cohesiveness. The flavors of creamed coffee, anise and toasted nuts complimented each other well. Will be happy to smoke more of these.
Espinosa Premium Cigars is proud to announce the release of the 601 La Bomba Warhead X. This Warhead X is the tenth installment of our very successful limited release cigar.
Espinosa Premium Cigars is proud to announce the release of the second Guy Fieri Birthday Cigar, the Knuckle Sandwich “56” cigar. This limited cigar was made to commemorate Guy Fieri’s 56th birthday.
Espinosa Premium Cigars is proud to announce the release of the Espinosa Sumatra. Made at the La Zona Cigar Factory in Estelí, Nicaragua; the Espinosa Sumatra is the newest eponymous core line release, joining Espinosa Habano and Espinosa Crema.