This Nicaraguan puro from Espinosa comes loaded with enough power to justify its bomb-shaped packaging. The 601 La Bomba Warhead X measures 6"x55 in a classic parejo shape, packing Nicaraguan binder/filler tobaccos under a dark Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro wrapper. At $144 per 10-count box, these limited edition cigars demand respect - I had to sit down after smoking one-third.
First Third: Immediate black pepper blast with asphalt undertones. Retrohale triggers instant nasal heat - keep water nearby. Dense smoke coats the tongue like espresso grounds.
Middle Third: Charred oak and unsweetened cocoa emerge through the heavy nicotine. Burn stays razor-sharp despite the thick ring gauge. Watch the ash - mine held for 2.5" before dropping.
Final Third: Intensified earthiness with roasted coffee bean bitterness. Stopped at 65-minute mark when the cigar started "sweating" visible oils. Even veteran smokers report lightheadedness.
Pair with flat Coke (not diet) to balance the pH levels. The soda's syrupiness counters the cigar's acidity while maintaining nicotine tolerance. Remove the band before lighting - the tight glue seam on these often causes wrapper tears.
