Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano

Binder: Nicaraguan

Filler: Nicaraguan

Profile: Medium+

The 601 Red Label Habano is Erik Espinosa’s tribute to classic Nicaraguan cigar tradition: bold, balanced, and beautifully aromatic. Hand-crafted at Espinosa’s La Zona factory in Estelí, Nicaragua, this blend was made for those who crave that vintage Cuban-style experience wrapped in contemporary precision.

At its core lies an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper, gleaming with a Colorado-grade sheen and subtle oil. Beneath it rests a Nicaraguan Habano binder and a hearty mix of aged Nicaraguan long-filler tobaccos, delivering a medium-to-full-bodied profile that’s powerful yet polished.

From the first spark, the Red Habano envelops the palate with earth, cedar, and roasted coffee, before transitioning to dark cocoa, honeyed vanilla, and a lively mix of black and red pepper. Its flavor progression is deliberate: structured, smooth, and deeply satisfying, a hallmark of Espinosa’s artistry. Available in Robusto (5″× 50) and rolled to deliver a unique balance of flavor and strength. 

Awarded a 93-point rating by Cigar Aficionado, the 601 Red Habano was praised for its “nutty, woody core of cedar and walnuts framed by notes of honeyed tea and a mineral finish.”