Espinosa 601 Blue 20th Anniversary — Two Decades of 601 Now Available
Posted on June 11 2026
Twenty years ago, Erik Espinosa launched the 601 line at the very start of his blending career. The 601 Blue 20th Anniversary marks the milestone the way the line deserves: big, dark, and exclusive to retailers who attended PCA 2026, with roughly 4,000 boxes produced.
Wrapper: USA Connecticut Broadleaf
Binder: Nicaraguan
Filler: Nicaraguan
Strength: Full
Vitola: Toro Gordo (6.75 x 56)
Price: $90.90 (5-pack) / $181.80 (box of 10)
Availability: In stock
The dark, oily Broadleaf — grown in the Connecticut River Valley and fermented as a maduro — sets the tone: earth and cocoa up front, espresso through the middle, and black pepper threading a long, powerful finish. A quiet sweetness keeps the full body in check across the oversized toro gordo frame.
Also see our other Espinosa and PCA 2026 coverage: 601 La Bomba Warhead 250 and the Lure Wahoo PCA 2026 Exclusive.
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