A.J. Fernández

Trinidad Espiritu

Espiritu — roast and savory spice focus

Trinidad Espiritu logo

Altadis U.S.A.

About Trinidad Espiritu

Trinidad Espiritu is a post‑2019 refresh of the Trinidad name produced in Nicaragua with A. J. Fernández and Rafael Nodal. The series highlights region‑specific wrappers—such as Brazilian Arapiraca and Mexican San Andrés—over a Nicaraguan binder and filler base, delivering medium to medium‑full cigars focused on roast, earth, cocoa and black‑pepper spice with reliable construction.

  • Made in Nicaragua
  • Medium‑Full, Medium-Full
  • Brazilian (Arapiraca), San Andres (Mexico)
  • Earth, coffee/espresso, dark chocolate, black pepper, cedar

Key Details

Made By

Altadis U. S. A.

Made In

Nicaragua

First Introduced

2019

Strength

Medium‑Full to Medium-Full

Wrapper Focus

Brazilian (Arapiraca), San Andres (Mexico)

Known For

No. 2, No. 3

Official Website

altadisusa.com

Explore the Cigars

All lines

Brazilian Wrapper

Trinidad Espiritu Series No. 2 uses a Brazilian Arapiraca wrapper with a Nicaraguan binder and Brazilian/Nicaraguan fillers, produced at AJ Fernández and released in 2021 as a medium to medium‑full cigar with earthy coffee, dark chocolate and black pepper notes.

Sizes

  • Robusto (5.0" x 50)
  • Toro (6.0" x 54)
  • Magnum (6.0" x 60)
  • Belicoso (6 1/8" x 52)
  • Fundador (7 1/2" x 40)

Strength

Medium‑Full

Wrapper

Brazilian (Arapiraca)

Binder

Nicaraguan

Filler

Nicaraguan & Brazilian

Espiritu No. 2 is the Brazil‑wrapped chapter in the Trinidad Espiritu series—an Arapiraca wrapper over a Nicaraguan binder and mixed Brazilian/Nicaraguan fillers, produced at Tabacalera AJ Fernández. The line opens with earth, coffee and dark chocolate, building black pepper and cedar as it develops; some reviewers report roasted‑meat or char notes and a restrained raisin‑like sweetness on the retrohale. Construction and burn are generally solid, giving a flavorful, slightly assertive profile suited to smokers who favor roast and savory spice over floral or syrupy sweetness.

Video Gallery

Trinidad Espiritu Series No 2

Trinidad Espiritu Series No. 2 Toro

Episode 158: Trinidad Espiritu Series No. 2 and Avuá Cachaça Amburana

Cut the Cap #19: Trinidad Espiritu No. 2 Belicoso

Trinidad Espiritu No. 2 Cigar Perfect Bourbon Pairing

Cigar Review 350: Trinidad Espiritu Series No. 2

San Andrés Core

Trinidad Espiritu No. 3 uses a San Andrés (Mexico) wrapper with Nicaraguan binder and filler, made at AJ Fernández and offered in multiple factory sizes as a medium‑full cigar dominated by cocoa, coffee and pepper with subtle dark‑fruit sweetness.

Sizes

  • Robusto (5.0" x 50)
  • Toro (6.0" x 54)
  • Magnum (6.0" x 60)
  • Belicoso (6 1/8" x 52)
  • Fundador (7 1/2" x 40)

Strength

Medium-Full

Wrapper

San Andres (Mexico)

Binder

Nicaragua

Filler

Nicaraguan long-filler

Espiritu No. 3 is the Mexico installment in the Espiritu series—San Andrés wrapper over Nicaraguan binder and filler, rolled at AJ Fernández. The profile sits medium‑full: dominant cocoa and coffee up front, earth and white/black pepper beneath, and a restrained dark‑fruit sweetness that supports rather than dominates. The line's construction generally yields solid smoke output and a flavorful, slightly assertive progression that favors mocha and spice over floral or delicate notes.

Articles & Reviews

Video Gallery

2024 Cigar of the Year Countdown (Coop’s List): #14: Trinidad Espiritu Series No 3 Toro

Trinidad Espiritu Series 3 review

Cigar Of The Week: Trinidad Espíritu Series No. 3 Belicoso

Trinidad Espiritu No 3 Cigar Review

Trinidad Espiritu No. 3 Belicoso QUICK CIGAR REVIEW #cigars

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. The Espiritu series is produced at Tabacalera A. J. Fernández in Estelí, Nicaragua, even when the blends highlight wrappers sourced from other countries (for example, No. 2 uses a Brazilian Arapiraca wrapper while No. 3 employs San Andrés).