Friday, August 22, 2025

Espinosa Cigars Knuckle Sandwich Robusto J Connecticut in Review

BRAND: Espinosa
BLEND: Knuckle Sandwich CT

WRAPPER: Ecuadorian Connecticut
BINDER: Nicaraguan
FILLER: Nicaraguan

FORMAT: Robusto "J" (552)
ORIGIN:Nicaragua, San Lotano (AJF)
INTENSITY: Medium
SPICE: 2.5/5

NOTES:
Cashew/Peanut | Wasabi | Creme Brulee

Burns a bit quick, is the lone knock I got. Maybe I'm just smoking it greedily. Cashew/peanut 50/50 butter. Butter. The remaining italicized pair from above. A hint of salty oak which is felt more than tasted. Tannic, titanic (sans sinking connotation) White grapes. White pepper. Orange zest. This is in my proverbial wheelhouse. A lovely stroll through Flavortown, if that's a coastal town with no shortage of curio shops.

TASTE: A
DRAW: A-
BURN: A-
BUILD: A

FINAL GRADE: A
A 90-100 B 80-89 C 70-79

::: very :::