Espinosa Sarsaparilla Belicoso is definitely one of the most unique entries from this great company.
Blend-wise, this medium bodied Sarsaparilla edition features a Mexican San Andres wrapper over all-Nicaraguan vintage grade tobaccos. The result is a perfectly made, very flavorful cigar overall.
Think a mix of chocolate, cream, cedar, and mixed pepper for starters. In fact, noted reviewer KATMAN finds even more flavors. “And mysteriously, the red pepper and cinnamon mellow out…allowing the previously described flavors to hit the stage front and center. Constant motion. Nice transitions.” To this end, the guys at Blind Man’s Puff rate it a solid score of 90.
To top it off, Cigar Coop rates this great cigar a stellar 93. They describe it best. “Sarsaparilla is a very good cigar. It offers a unique flavor profile, has some nice complexity, and has great construction. While many know I tend to be critical of the San Andres Maduro wrapper, the team at La Zona really does a great job with this.”
Needless to say, if you’re a fan of Espinosa Cigars, this one is a top pick!
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés
Binder: Nicaraguan
Filler: Nicaraguan (Condega & Esteli)
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This edition is probably one of the best examples of Erik Espinosa’s blending abilities. Over the years since this style was introduced it never received less than a 90 rating. As he continued to refine the “secret” blend, it got even better! Achieving 93 points along with becoming a top 25 cigar for 2020 was the result. This smooth, well-balanced stick yields a semi-sweet and slightly spicy taste with a medium body that increases in strength just a bit as you move along.
Origin – Nicaragua
Filler – Nicaraguan
Binder – Nicaraguan
Wrapper Type – Habano Connecticut Sun Grown
Origin – Nicaragua Filler – Nicaraguan Binder – Nicaraguan Wrapper Type – Habano
Origin – Nicaragua Filler – Nicaraguan Binder – Nicaraguan Wrapper Type – Habano Oscuro
This slight box-pressed edition received a 94 rating and was Cigar Aficionado’s #6 cigar of the year in 2009. These medium to full-bodied sticks are blended with an exquisite recipe of perfectly-aged Nicaraguan long-fillers encased in a very dark, oily Habano broadleaf Maduro wrapper. Precisely constructed to offer a rich, well-balanced medley of dark and naturally sweet tobacco flavors enhanced by a wonderful, arousing aroma. Buckle Up!!
Origin – Nicaragua
Filler – Nicaraguan
Binder – Nicaraguan
Wrapper Type – Habano Maduro
