Trinidad Espiritu No. 3 Heads to Stores

When the Trinidad Espiritu debuted in 2019, Altadis U.S.A.—which sells the non-Cuban Trinidad brand in the U.S., said there would be three different blends as part of the series. That third blend is now shipping to stores.

The Trinidad Espiritu No. 3 uses a Mexican wrapper over a Nicaraguan binder and Nicaraguan fillers. Like the Espiritu No. 1 and No. 2, the No. 3 is made at Tabacalera AJ Fernandez Cigars de Nicaragua S.A. in Estelí, Nicaragua, with Abdel Fernández and Rafael Nodal, vp of Tabacalera USA, credited for creating the blend, which, according to the company, is described as medium-to-full-bodied in strength.

The new line is available in five regular production sizes:

• Trinidad Espiritu No. 3 Robusto (5 x 50) — $11.13 (Box of 20, $222.60)
• Trinidad Espiritu No. 3 Toro (6 x 54) — $12.08 (Box of 20, $241.60)
• Trinidad Espiritu No. 3 Magnum (6 x 60) — $12.68 (Box of 20, $253.60)
• Trinidad Espiritu No. 3 Panetela (7 1/2 x 40) — $12.50 (Box of 20, $250)
• Trinidad Espiritu No. 3 Belicoso (6 1/8 x 52) — $12.61 (Box of 20, $252.20)

“The Trinidad Espiritu Series No. 3 is a sensory experience like no other,” said Nodal in a press release. “With a blend of the finest tobaccos – including the Habano San Andres wrapper – and carefully selected regions, these soft-pressed cigars boast a complex yet subtle profile with earthy notes, light coffee, anise, and the right amount of spice in the finish.”

With the Mexican wrapper, the company is tying into the Mexican theme by releasing the cigars ahead of Día de Los Muertos, or the Day of the Dead, a Mexican holiday that pays respect to those who have passed away. Formally, the holiday takes place Nov. 1, though it is often celebrated beginning Oct. 31.

Altadis U.S.A. says that it will offer Codigo 1530 tequila at select retail events to help with the launch of Espiritu No. 3.