Description
Espinosa Laranja Reserva
Size: 6 × 52
Vitola: Toro (known as “Toros”)
Wrapper: Brazilian Laranja (orange-hued Brazilian wrapper, grown from Cuban seed)
Binder: Nicaraguan
Fillers: Nicaraguan (Estelí and Jalapa)
Flavor Notes: Orange peel, cinnamon, white pepper, almond, sweet cedar, floral honey, nougat, toasted bread, baking spice, light leather
Pairing Notes: Spiced rum, citrusy wheat beer, orange creamsicle, honey-glazed almonds, cinnamon chai latte, Amaretto, peach iced tea, vanilla gelato
Manufacturer: Espinosa Premium Cigars; produced at La Zona Factory, Estelí, Nicaragua
Privada Storytelling
The Laranja Reserva was Erik Espinosa’s breakout masterpiece—the cigar that launched a thousand boutique conversions. Named for the Portuguese word laranja, meaning “orange,” the cigar pays tribute to its uniquely tinted Brazilian wrapper and the vibrant flavor it delivers. At Privada, we live for cigars that blend heritage and risk—and this one’s bold enough to lead with color and taste before even saying a word. It’s a blend that feels like sunlight hitting old wood: warm, nostalgic, but totally alive.
Flavor Journey
The first few puffs deliver a citrusy zing, like orange zest laid over toasted cedar. Cinnamon and white pepper float in on the retrohale, brightening the palate. As the burn moves forward, almond, nougat, and floral honey fill out the body. A soft leather develops mid-smoke, grounded by bready earth and delicate spice. The finish is smooth and long, with citrus oils and sweet spice lingering like the last notes of a summer record spinning in an empty room.
Why It Belongs in Privada
Because Laranja Reserva is the cigar that dares to be different—and wins. It’s not just a standout in Espinosa’s lineup, it’s a redefining moment for what Brazilian wrappers could do when treated with respect and flair. In Privada, we seek cigars with distinct voice and vision. This one speaks in color, in spice, in story. It’s the kind of cigar that makes you remember where you were when you first tried it—and the kind you’ll always want to find again.