Spicy Candela
Wasabi
Wasabi is a candela‑wrapped, medium‑plus Espinosa release—most commonly a 5×52 box‑pressed Robusto—described as a “spicy candela” that pairs vegetal candela notes with pronounced pepper, cedar, cream and mild sweetness, often capped with a Habano tip.
Sizes
- ROBUSTO BP (5.0" x 52)
- Corona (5.0" x 42)
- Lancero (7.5" x 38)
Strength
Medium-Plus
Wrapper
Candela
Binder
Nicaraguan
Filler
Nicaraguan
Wasabi flips candela expectations by pairing a green‑leaning, rustic wrapper with a spicy Nicaraguan core and a contrasting Habano tip. Early draws favor white/black pepper and grassy hay, evolving into cedar, charred wood, cream and a touch of sweet hay that keeps the spice in check. The box‑pressed Robusto and other sizes offer a chewy smoke and steady burn; retrohales amplify the spice. It’s as much an experiment in contrast as it is a practical cigar—candela texture with the backbone and heat of a Nicaraguan blend.
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Articles & Reviews
Cigar Review: Espinosa Wasabi (Part of the Backroom Series)
A thorough first-look tasting that focuses on the Wasabi’s unusual box-pressed candela presentation and how the peppery, vegetal notes develop into cream and wood. The review evaluates construction and provides scores that contextualize the cigar among other Backroom Series releases.
Espinosa Wasabi (2018) Review
A review that pairs release history—including the limited 2018 run—with tasting notes that track the cigar’s peppery opening and evolution toward wood and sweetness. It also critiques the simple packaging and highlights the box-press and Habano tip as defining visual and flavor elements.
Team Cigar Review: Espinosa Wasabi - Developing Palates - Cigar, Beer and Spirit Reviews and Ratings
A multi-smoker team review that walks through pre-light aromatics, cold draw and each third of the cigar—documenting a strong pepper start that tames into wood, cream and sweet hay. The write-up focuses on construction, strength progression and how retrohaling amplifies the spice.
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Espinosa Limited Editions Wasabi Cigar Review
Budweiser - Wasabi
