Espinosa Kicks Off 2024 With New Sumatra Line
Espinosa is kicking off the new year by releasing a new core line, the Espinosa Sumatra, which is also the first Sumatra blend to be made at the La Zona Cigar Factory.
“This is just another example of us finding the right cigar to fill a void in our portfolio,” said Erik Espinosa, via a press release. “It’s right in my wheelhouse, nutty but with the spice note I love,” he noted.
The blend of the cigar features an Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper with a Nicaraguan binder and filler. The Espinosa Sumatra is being offered in three vitolas:
- Espinosa Sumatra Robusto (5 x 52) — $11 (Box of 20, $220)
- Espinosa Sumatra Toro (6 x 54) — $11.50 (Box of 20, $230)
- Espinosa Sumatra Gordo (6 x 60) — $12 (Box of 20, $240)
“Unlike the Laranja Azulejo or the Knuckle Sandwich Maduro, this has its own distinct and unique flavor profile,” said Hector Alfonso, director of operations at Espinosa Premium Cigars. “This is (a) great cigar for us to start off 2024,” he added.
The Espinosa Sumatra is now shipping to retailers.
Update — Shortly after this article was published, the company released details on the blend, which were not included in the original announcement.
Image courtesy of Espinosa Premium Cigars.
Patrick Lagreid
I strive to capture the essence of a cigar and the people behind them in my work – every cigar you light up is the culmination of the work of countless people and often represents generations of struggle and stories. For me, it’s about so much more than the cigar – it’s about the story behind it, the experience of enjoying the work of artisans and the way that a good cigar can bring people together. In addition to my work with halfwheel, I’m the public address announcer for the Colorado Rockies and Arizona Diamondbacks during spring training, as well as for the Salt River Rafters of the Arizona Fall League, the WNBA's Phoenix Mercury, the G-League's Valley Suns, and previously the Arizona Rattlers of the Indoor Football League. I also work in a number of roles for Major League Baseball, plus I'm a voice over artist. Prior to joining halfwheel, I covered the Phoenix and national cigar scene for Examiner.com, and was an editor for Cigar Snob magazine.
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