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Espinosa Knuckle Sandwich Connecticut: flavour profile and cigars like it

Espinosa Knuckle Sandwich Connecticut is a handmade cigar made in Nicaragua. Its published strength is medium. It has a Colorado claro Connecticut wrapper grown in Ecuador and filler from Nicaragua. The tasting notes in our sources point to cream, cedar and pepper.

If you like it, the closest matches in the palate test are Alec Bradley American Classic and Micallef Connecticut.

Published by Breaking Cigars · Editorial contact: Anatolie Clevan · Sources read · Independently fact-checked · How we built this

Espinosa Knuckle Sandwich Connecticut cigar
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What does Espinosa Knuckle Sandwich Connecticut taste like?

CreamCedarEarthPepperCocoaSweetFruitHerbal
Our flavour map: the eight flavour families named in the tasting notes we cite.
  • cream and nuts
  • cedar and wood
  • pepper and spice

How strong is it, and what's in it?

WrapperEcuadorian Connecticut
BinderNicaraguan, Jalapa region
FillerNicaraguan
StrengthMedium as published by cigar.com
BodyMedium
Made inNicaragua
Made byEspinosa Premium Cigars
BlenderErik Espinosa and Guy Fieri
FactorySan Lotano Factory, Ocotal
SizesRobusto J 5×52 · Short Churchill G 6.5×48 · Toro H 6×54

Strength here means nicotine, which mostly comes from the filler. Wrapper colour is not a strength guide.

What reviewers say

  • cigardojo.com: 86 points, Robusto J, 5 x 52 (2023)In our words: Cedar, buttered toast, and pepper appeared. Acrid notes weakened consistency.
  • es.halfwheel.com: 87 points, Robusto J, 5 x 52 (2023)In our words: A strong first third faded into less distinct later sections.

Scores as published by the magazine or retailer, for the size named. Notes are our summary of the review, not quotes. We don't score cigars ourselves.

About Espinosa Knuckle Sandwich Connecticut

The line. The Connecticut line was announced in December 2022. cigaraficionado.com

The brand. Espinosa Premium Cigars and Guy Fieri developed Knuckle Sandwich. The initial Habano and Maduro blends entered the market in early 2022. cigaraficionado.com

Cigars like Espinosa Knuckle Sandwich Connecticut

  1. Alec Bradley American ClassicClosest matchConnecticut wrapper · Mild to mediumSame Connecticut wrapper family, also made in Nicaragua, a step milder.
  2. Micallef ConnecticutAlso fitsConnecticut wrapper · MediumSame Connecticut wrapper family, also made in Nicaragua, more earth and leather, about the same strength.
  3. Arturo Fuente Opus X 20 Years CelebrationAlso fitsWrapper style not published · MediumAbout the same strength.
  4. A.J. Fernandez Enclave ConnecticutAlso fitsConnecticut wrapper · MediumSame Connecticut wrapper family, also made in Nicaragua, more hay and herbs, about the same strength.
  5. RoMa Craft Tobac Intemperance EC XVIIIOne step furtherConnecticut wrapper · MediumSame Connecticut wrapper family, also made in Nicaragua, more natural sweetness, about the same strength.

Picked by the palate test's own engine, as if you named Espinosa Knuckle Sandwich Connecticut as a favourite: never more than one strength step above it, plain tobacco only, one cigar per brand.

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