Description
Espinosa Knuckle Sandwich Habano
Size(s): Robusto J (5″ × 52), Toro H (6″ × 54), Corona Gorda R (5⅝″ × 46)
Vitola: Robustoes and Toro
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano
Binder & Fillers: Nicaraguan (long and ligero) from AJ Fernandez’s San Lotano factory
Flavor Notes: Cedar, black/red pepper, leather, mocha/espresso, caramel/vanilla, nuts (hazelnut/cashew), earth, leather, dark tobacco sweetness
Pairing Notes: Black coffee, toasted almond stout, aged rum, dark chocolate truffle–pit pairing
Manufacturer: Espinosa Cigars in collaboration with Guy Fieri; produced at AJ Fernandez’s San Lotano factory in Ocotal, Nicaragua
Privada Storytelling
Knuckle Sandwich Habano is bold in name and flavor—a collaboration between chef-celebrity Guy Fieri and boutique powerhouse Espinosa Cigars, rolled at AJ Fernandez’s San Lotano factory. The Habano edition is the second release in their flavor town trilogy—Habano, Connecticut, Maduro—with Guy’s signature flair. It’s a medium-bodied Nicaraguan puro with precision and punch, packaged in premium robustos and toros, and made for moments that demand a flavor knockout.
Flavor Journey
First third: Earthy leather and cedar start steady, as retrohale ignites with black pepper & moist tobacco. By the inch mark, mocha and caramel cake unfold—cashews and hazelnut join the profile .
Mid-smoke: Rich mocha shifts to coffee cake and gingersnap, with a warming buttermilk-sweet core. Leather emerges, pepper calms, and creamy vanilla caramel balances the mid-smoke .
Final third: Strength deepens to medium-full. Dark earth, oak, leather, and a hint of citrus and stone fruit remain. Retrohale stays spicy-sweet with paprika and white pepper alongside baking spice. Finish is long, smooth, and a delight.
Why It Belongs in Privada
Pared-back elegance meets vibrant character. Knuckle Sandwich Habano is boutique in execution, powerful yet refined—perfect for Privada. It brings story, craftsmanship, and flavor evolution in every vitola. It’s small-batch, high-impact, and memorable.