Espinosa Habano cigars marked the first line from Erik Espinosa's La Zona factory in Esteli, Nicaragua. The blend uses all Nicaraguan-grown tobaccos, but Erik keeps the specifics quiet - as he says, "The Colonel will never reveal their 11 herbs and spices." What you get: complex, medium-full smoke that laps the palate with rich, perfectly-balanced flavor, a toothy wrapper, and a burn that holds steady to the nub. For a foundational smoke from one of Nicaragua's most respected makers, Espinosa Habano sets the tone.