ESPINOSA MURCIELAGO -CHURCHILL

Espinosa Murcielago Churchill

Brand / Line: Espinosa Cigars – Murcielago (“Murciélago” means bat in Spanish)

Size / Shape: Churchill – 7 x 50, box-pressed

Strength: Medium to Full

History

• Originally released in 2009 by Erik Espinosa.
• First produced at the My Father Cigars factory.
• Production later moved to Espinosa’s La Zona factory in Estelí, Nicaragua.
• In 2017, the line was revamped with updated packaging and a refined blend, produced at AJ Fernández’s San Lotano factory in Ocotál, Nicaragua.
• Known for consistency, dark presentation, and rich flavor complexity.

Blend & Construction

• Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Maduro (capa negra)
• Binder: Nicaraguan
• Filler: Nicaraguan long fillers
• Factory: San Lotano (Ocotál, Nicaragua) – current production
• Format: Box-pressed Churchill, 7 x 50

Flavor Profile

• Primary Notes: Cocoa, espresso, sweet raisin, oak, black pepper
• Secondary Notes: Maple syrup sweetness, earthy undertones
• Smoke Texture: Rich, creamy, with dense mouthfeel
• Retrohale: Peppery spice with a lingering sweetness
• Finish: Medium-long, balancing sweetness with spice