Erik Espinosa Archives - Blind Man's Puff

Cigar News: Cubariqueño Announces Protocol Official Misconduct

by Emmett | Apr 30, 2018 | All, Cubariqueno, Erik Espinosa, Featured, Habano, IPCPR, Natural, News, Nicaragua, Toro | 0 |

Cubariqueño Cigar Co. has announced their fourth regular production cigar: Protocol Official Misconduct. Like all other Protocol cigar, they are being rolled at La Zona in Esteli. This will be initially available in one size, a 6 x 50 toro in boxes of 10 priced at $98.90 for the box. Official Misconduct carries on the tradition of Law Enforcement names for their cigars as owners Juan Cancel and Bill Ives are polices officers.

Cigar News: Cigar Dojo Announces Protocol K9 with Cubariqueño

by Emmett | Mar 13, 2018 | All, Erik Espinosa, Featured, Habano, Natural, News, Nicaragua | 0 |

Cigar Dojo and Cubariqueño have announced a collaboration in the creation of a new cigar, the Protocol K9. Cubariqueño’s releases have been themed around law enforcement with their Protocol, Probably Cause, and Themis releases. Eric Guttormson’s brother-in-law is a K9 officer so it’s only fitting that their collaboration would center around a K9 theme.

Top 25 Cigars of the Year – 2017

by Emmett | Jan 5, 2018 | AJ Fernandez, All, AVO, Caldwell, Camacho, Carson Serino, Claudio Sgroi, Cornelius & Anthony, Crowned Heads, Davidoff, Dominican Republic, Don Pepin Garcia, Drew Estate, Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust, Erik Espinosa, Featured, Fred Rewey, H. Upmann, Hector Alfonso Sr., Hendrik Kelner, Honduras, IPCPR, Jaime Garcia, Jon Huber, Jonathan Drew, My Father, Nicaragua, Nicholas Melillo, Nomad, Pete Johnson, Robert Caldwell, Robert Holt, RoMa Craft, Serino, Skip Martin, Southern Draw, Steve Saka, Tatuaje, Top 25, Willy Herrera | 0 |

Each of our panelists were given 10 votes to towards our top 25. Order mattered on their votes as their #1 vote is worth twice as much as their #10. Our list is made up of cigars that had a wide release this year. The cigars that are eligible do not have to have been reviewed on Blind Man’s Puff, but the reviewer must have smoke it at some point to vote for it.

Blind Cigar Review: Cornelius & Anthony | Señor Esugars Robusto

by Zane G. | Dec 29, 2017 | All, Cornelius & Anthony, Erik Espinosa, Featured, IPCPR, Nicaragua, Robusto | 0 |

“Overall I thoroughly enjoyed this Cigar. The first third had me on the fence but as I smoked a cigar developed with a few transitions and complexities that were thoroughly enjoyable, especially the last half of the Cigar which was very smooth and flavorful. Thumbs up!” -John A. (John A.)

Blind Cigar Review: Espinosa | Murcielago Robusto

by Zane G. | Nov 15, 2017 | All, Blind Cigar Reviews, Dave, Erik Espinosa, Espinosa, Featured, IPCPR, John I., Maduro, Matthew T., Mexican San Andres, Nicaragua, Robusto, Ryan | 0 |

“This was a pretty long smoke for a robusto, taking almost an hour and a half to complete. I enjoyed this one a lot and intentionally smoked it slow and cool. Very nice flavors and great performance. I’ll be seeking this one out again for sure. ” -Dave W. (mdwest)

Blind Cigar Review: Moya Ruiz | Il Ridotto Biribi

by Zane G. | Nov 13, 2017 | Adam B., All, Blind Cigar Reviews, Brazilian, Danny Moya, Erik Espinosa, Featured, Habano, IPCPR, Jason H., MoyaRuiz, Natural, Nelson Ruiz, Nicaragua, Robusto, Stefan, Steve, Zane G. | 0 |

“This was an interesting cigar with many flavor shifts. I wish the final third would have stayed cool enough to finish because I feel that this has a chance to be something special. I’ll definitely revisit this again once the reveal is complete.” -Jason H. (Jokey Smurf)

Blind Cigar Review: Espinosa | Reggae DREAD

by Emmett | Sep 11, 2017 | All, Blind Cigar Reviews, Erik Espinosa, Espinosa, Featured, Habano, IPCPR, Isaac M., Jason H., Mickey T., Natural, Nicaragua, Ryan, Toro | 1 |

“This is a damn good cigar. It was slightly milder than I typically prefer but the interesting mix of flavors kept my attention and didn’t leave me wanting more. I’d recommend this to anyone who likes a cigar that is just south of medium strength and would also have no issues handing one to my friends who seldom smoke. This one is worthy of smoking to the nub and is worthy of a place in my humidor.” -Jason H. (Jokey Smurf)

Blind Cigar Review: Cornelius & Anthony | Meridian Robusto

by Emmett | Aug 18, 2017 | Adam B., All, Blind Cigar Reviews, Cornelius & Anthony, Dave, Eric, Erik Espinosa, Featured, IPCPR, Isaac M., Mickey T., Natural, Nicaragua, Robusto, Rosado | 0 |

“Dinner was done and the air was finally starting to cool when I went out to give this cigar a try. I was blown away initially by the huge flavors this cigar produced and I couldn’t have been luckier to have waited until early evening to smoke the cigar. It is quite intense, and I’m sure a lot of people would call it harsh. I couldn’t imagine smoking this earlier in the day.” -Isaac M. (The Nothing)

Cigar News: Espinosa Ships Eminent Domain

by Emmett | Apr 28, 2017 | All, Erik Espinosa, Espinosa, News, Nicaragua | 0 |

April 27, 2017 – Espinosa Cigars announced it is shipping the second edition of its Backroom Series, Eminent Domain. The Backroom Series is exclusive to Espinosa Lounges. The Eminent Domain is presented as a rustic wrapped Habano cigar. It is available in one size a 6 x 50 Toro. The cigars are shipped in 10 count boxes. Pricing is $9.00 per cigar..

Cigar News: Underground Cigar Shop gets Murcielago BSC Exclusive

by Emmett | Feb 15, 2017 | All, Erik Espinosa, Featured, News, Nicaragua | 0 |

Earlier this week, Underground Cigar Shop announced that it would be getting an exclusive edition o the Espinosa Murcielago, BSC (Bat Shit Crazy). It will come in one vitola, a 6×52 box-pressed Belicoso carrying an MSRP of 85.00 for 10 count soft pack presentation.

Quick Cigar Review: Sensei’s Sensational Sarsaparilla II

by Matthew T. | Nov 30, 2016 | All, Erik Espinosa, Featured, Maduro, Mexican San Andres, Nicaragua, Quick Cigar Reviews, Toro | 0 |

Full disclosure… I have been a member of Cigar Dojo for a few years now. As a result of my time on the Dojo app, I have made some great friends and learned a lot about this hobby that we all love so much. When the original Sarsaparilla cigar was released in the Fall of 2014, I was excited to try it because I was already a big fan of the cigars coming out of the La Zona factory from Erik Espinosa. The original Sarsaparilla cigar proved to be another winner, and I still consider that to be one of the best cigars to have ever been crafted at La Zona.