Espinosa Premium Cigars recently expanded its 601 brand of cigars with the 601 Steel,  a new exclusive release for Famous Smoke Shop in Easton, Pa. The cigars began shipping in mid-September and are currently available at Famous’ retail location as well as via the store’s website.

Espinosa 601 Steel single cigar-horizonta

The new addition to the 601 line is a Nicaraguan puro that uses a habano oscuro wrapper and is billed as full-bodied and bold, with “a smoke that’s tough as nails,” according to Famous’ website. It’s being released in four sizes, all coming in 20-count boxes: the 5 x 54 Rod ($7.41 per cigar, currently $118.99 per box), 6 x 52 Girder ($7.54, $120.99), 7 x 50 Spike ($7.54, $120.99) and 6 x 60 Anvil ($8.45, $135.99). The cigars are made at Espinosa’s La Zona factory in Estelí, Nicaragua.

It’s the second store exclusive for the 601 line, as in 2010 the 601 Edición Limitada 2010 “MACHO” was created for Sabor Havana in Doral, Fl.

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