Description
Espinosa Warzone
Size: Robusto (5½″ × 52), Toro (6″ × 52), Short Churchill (6½″ × 48), Rabito (6″ × 46)
Vitola: Parejo (Rabito features a pigtail)
Wrapper: African Cameroon (dark, toothy, supple)
Binder: Honduran
Fillers: Nicaraguan (Estelí, Condega) and Colombian long-fillers
Flavor Notes: Leather, toasted bread, cedar, baking spices (cinnamon, nutmeg), dark chocolate, roasted nuts, earth, white pepper, subtle fruit/stone fruit
Pairing Notes: French roast coffee, bourbon, porter beer, aged scotch
Manufacturer: Espinosa Cigars’ La Zona Factory (Nicaragua); distributed by General Cigar Co.
Privada Storytelling
Espinosa Warzone is a rare convergence—a boutique artisan (Espinosa) meets a global powerhouse (General Cigar), culminating in a Cameroon-wrapped creation that stakes its claim boldly yet thoughtfully. It’s a cigar born of vision, depth, and a promise of transformation—perfect for evenings heavy with conversation but poised with purpose.
Each puff is structured and refined. First, warm bread and baking spices unfold; then leather, earth, and chocolate weave complexity, emerging as the profile deepens. It’s a narrative, not a barrage—a reflection of labor and lore. In Privada’s context, Warzone embodies a strategic balance: unforgettable without needing to roar.
Flavor Journey
First third: Toasted‑bread and buttery leather arrive with cinnamon warmth and hints of white pepper on the retrohale
Mid-smoke: Creamier dark chocolate appears, joined by roasted nuts, cedar, and a wave of earthy spice .
Final third: The profile deepens into rich earth, deeper wood tones, stone fruit sweetness, and lingering white pepper—rounded by a smooth, sturdy finish .
Why It Belongs in Privada
Warzone sits at the intersection of courage and craft. It’s a bold statement wrapped in subtlety, with flavor complexity that respects both tradition and innovation. It’s a cigar for the thoughtful smoker—someone ready to appreciate contrast, depth, and legacy. In Privada's curated universe, this is a headline—not a whisper.