Description
Espinosa Murciélago
Size:
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Robusto Box-Pressed (5″ × 54)
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Toro Box-Pressed (6″ × 52)
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Rabito/Corona Grande (6½″ × 46)
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Gordo (6″ × 60)
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Lancero (7½″ × 37/38, limited release)
Vitola: Box-pressed parejo (except lancero, which is also boxed)
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Maduro
Binder: Nicaraguan
Fillers: Nicaraguan long-fillers (age-varied, vintage tobaccos)
Flavor Notes:
Black pepper, dark cocoa, espresso, charred wood, earth, leather, malt, subtle burnt sugar, occasional floral and fruit brightness
Pairing Notes:
Dark-roast coffee, full-bodied stout or porter, aged bourbon or rye, dark chocolate desserts, nut and spice pastries
Manufacturer: Espinosa Cigars (Erik Espinosa), rolled at the La Zona/San Lotano factory in Estelí, Nicaragua
Privada Storytelling
Murciélago—Spanish for bat—is Erik Espinosa’s bold Nicaraguan take on Maduro mastery. Refined alongside AJ Fernandez, it balances rustic intensity and smooth transitions. In Privada’s world, it’s the dependable powerhouse: well-crafted, full-flavored, and perfect for deliberate, reflective smokes.
Flavor Journey
From the first puff, bold black pepper and charred oak set a commanding tone, with dark chocolate and espresso weaving behind. As smoke builds, malt, earth, and leather grow, while the pepper rounds off to spicy warmth. Nutty sweetness and a hint of burnt sugar emerge mid-smoke, transitioning into a finish of polished espresso, creamy malt, and lingering wood and pepper. The lancero, while box-pressed, leans drier with earth and mild floral notes, yet keeps the signature pepper-wood arc.
Why It Belongs in Privada
Privada favors cigars that are intentional and immersive—Murciélago delivers exactly that. With its sturdy Nicaraguan core, vibrant Guadalajara heritage, and balanced Maduro depth, it’s a ritual smoke worth revisiting. It’s full yet fluid, bold yet composed.