Trinidad Espiritu Series No. 1

Trinidad Espiritu Series No. 1 is the cigar that has brought fame and glamour back to the classic, all-but-forgotten Trinidad name. Over the years, Altadis USA has made several not-so-successful attempts to “bring back” the non-Cuban Trinidad brand. It wasn’t until they teamed up with Abel Fernandez down in Nicaragua that they finally hit the nail on the head. Blended by Abel himself and rolled at the famous Tabacalera AJ Fernandez in Nicaragua, Trinidad Espiritu re-kindles the Cuban legacy behind the name and tells quite a story with its smoke. It is a Nicaraguan puro, meaning every single sliver of tobacco used in each cigar has its origin in Nicaragua, most of it coming from Fernandez’s own family farms. The blend is rich and flavorful, yet not overpowering, making for an extremely satisfying experience. How satisfying, exactly? Well, we will let the rock-solid 90 rating in Cigar Aficionado answer that. The colorful packaging is inspired by 1960s era Havana and is in fact its own work of art. The real artwork, however, is in the cigar itself. Each vitola is expertly crafted and boasts a gleaming rosado brown wrapper leaf. As with all Fernandez cigars, construction is incredible and the draw is plenteous. A spicy opening leads the way to an array of tangy citrus and nutty goodness. White pepper, cream, and cedar become clearly noticeable along the way, in addition to a core of bready, toasty tobacco flavor. The finish is extremely crisp and clean, leaving no trace of an aftertaste. Distinctly medium-full-bodied, Trinidad Espiritu is more than a worthy remake of the Cuban original. Trinidad Espiritu Series No. 1 is a cigar for a more refined audience. The complexity of the blend requires a well-developed palate in order to be truly appreciated. Medium-full-bodied, Espiritu pairs well with scotch or red wine and is ideal for any time of day. Espiritu is similar in stature to higher end blends such as Enclave or H. Upmann by AJ Fernandez. Bold, yet balanced, refined and exciting, Trinidad Espiritu Series No. 1 is exactly the cigar that was needed to bring the Trinidad name back to the forefront. Try one today and experience the taste of yesteryear combined with the blending prowess of today.