Amongst several high profile manufacturers who are extending and elevating their brands by using the volcanic rich tobacco of Nicaragua is Espinosa Cigars. Founded by Erik Espinosa, owner of the La Zona factory and the man responsible for some of the best blends coming out of Esteli.

He began his first ventures in to the manufacturer side when in 2004 when he paired with Eddie Ortega to form EO Brands, where brand such as 601 and Murcielago were first born. In 2012, Erik launched Espinosa Premium Cigars. Based out of his La Zona factory in the heart of Esteli, Erik has continued to produce some of the most highly rated brands in Nicaragua.

Following his 601 lines, the Espinosa brand continued his surge to the top with Espinosa Habano and Maduro lines. Espinosa Cigars are cigar enthusiast favorites with boutique lines that are packed with flavor. Amongst one of the best and most unique blends ever conceived is the Espinosa Laranja Reserva with its medium colored Brazilian wrapper, it is a delicious medium to full body filled with spice and notes of citrus due to its exquisite wrapper.

Adding to a portfolio of highly-rated cigars is Espinosa’s collaboration with world renowned master chef Guy Fieri and their Knuckle Sandwich series of cigars.

Fieri had an incredibly hands on role in the making of the Knuckle Sandwich, which comes in two lines, a natural and a maduro.

The pinnacle of this collaboration is the 2025 Chef’s Special Box…