Description
Espinosa 601 Blue Maduro
Size: Robusto (5¼″ × 52), Toro (6¼″ × 54), Torpedo (6¼″ × 52), Short Churchill (6½″ × 50), Prominente (5½″ × 56)
Vitola: Box‑pressed parejo with triple cap
Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro (oily, toothy)
Binder: Nicaraguan Habano
Fillers: Aged Nicaraguan long-fillers (Cuban-seed)
Flavor Notes: Dark chocolate, espresso, creamy oak, cinnamon/nutmeg spice, black pepper, dried fruit, roasted nuts, root beer, earth
Pairing Notes: Full‑bodied coffee, aged bourbon/rye, porter or stout, chocolate desserts, nut pastries
Manufacturer: Espinosa Cigars (Erik Espinosa; crafted at La Zona/San Lotano in Estelí, Nicaragua)
Privada Storytelling
This is Espinosa's bold declaration in the maduro arena: Connecticut Broadleaf overture atop an aged Nicaraguan heart. It balances BBQ charm and dessert sweetness with structural finesse. In Privada’s rotation, it’s the bridge—unassuming wrapper meeting full‑bodied execution, perfect for both reflection and impact.
Flavor Journey
The Blue Maduro opens with spicy oak and nutty warmth—a blend of cinnamon/nutmeg and dark-sweet cocoa. Early layers bring espresso and roasted nuts, peppered with dried fruit and subtle root-beer coolness. Mid‑smoke introduces creamy oak and vanilla, balanced by earthy undertones and lingering black pepper. In the final third, espresso returns alongside charred wood and a mild BBQ tang, finishing with cocoa, spice, and earth. A smooth evolution from medium to medium-full.
Why It Belongs in Privada
Privada treasures flavors with backbone and nuance—and 601 Blue Maduro delivers both. It’s a maduro experience that avoids singleness, offering a well-crafted arc and premium build. A box-pressed medium-full classic worth revisiting.