Erik Espinosa the Cuban born master blender whose responsible for such popular cigar lines as 601, Murcielago, and Cubao, has teamed up with celebrity chef and famed restaurateur Guy Fieri to release a hot new line of premium cigars. Called Knuckle Sandwich, this four vitola line is produced at AJ Fernandez’s prestigious San Lotano factory in Ocatal, Nicaragua in your choice of two flawless top-grade wrappers. The natural version features an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper with all Nicaraguan binder and long fillers, creating a captivating medium bodied profile of earth, cedar, roasted nuts,and pepper, backed by plenty of sweetness on the finish. The maduro release, also medium bodied in strength, features an oily and dark Ecuadorian Sumatra maduro wrapper with the same all Nicaraguan fillers that culminate in flavors of dark chocolate, leather black cherry, and spice. The Knuckle Sandwich is a project that Espinosa and Fieri have been working on for over 18 months with the intent of providing a premium cigar that’s best enjoyed when smoked after a decadent gourmet meal. Order your favorite wrapper style in boxes of 20 from JR Cigar, and watch these gastronomical delights become your favorite after dinner smoking companions.
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