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A Complete Guide To Espinosa Cigars Cuban-born Erik Espinosa spent decades earning his stripes in nearly every aspect of the cigar business before opening the doors to his prolific La Zona factory in Esteli, Nicaragua. That was back in 2012, and a steady flood of fantastic, flavorful smokes have been pouring out of those doors […]
Loyal followers of Alec Bradley cigars may remember the Post-Embargo line from when it first appeared in 2015. Thematically, the cigars suggested that we were beyond the “embargo” world—a world where cigars were either Cubans or non-Cubans. The line had a strong run but was discontinued in 2021. After a short hiatus, however, the Post-Embargo is back…
Named after the jet-black gemstone, Onyx cigars are just as dark and rich as you’d expect. The original blend enjoyed rave reviews from critics and casual smokers alike, and the Onyx Bold Nicaragua followed in 2020. Now there is a new entry in the Onyx line: the Onyx Vintage Nicaragua.
The original Trinidad Espiritu was a crowd-pleasing Nicaraguan puro. The No. 2 showed us the true potential of Brazilian tobaccos. Now, the latest Espiritu is utilizing tobaccos from yet another country. The Espiritu No. 3 will be showcasing some of the finest tobacco that Mexico has to offer with a stunning San Andrés wrapper leaf.
It’s no secret that some of the best places to grow top-notch tobacco are located in Central America. Great cigars go hand in hand with countries like Nicaragua, Honduras, and the Dominican Republic. Still, there are plenty of exceptional smokes that use tobacco from outside of that area.