JM's Espanola 1996

JM Cigars have been a mainstay on the scene since the mid-1990s, with Espanola serving as the company’s breakthrough foray into the premium cigar market. While most smokers may associate JM as a value brand with a wide library of affordable, yet high quality smokes and an equally robust selection of infused honey-inspired cigars, Espanola carries the mark of a true afficionado-approved cigar. Rated a 92 overall by the Stogie Press, this cigar comes in two different wrapper types to satisfy smokers of all palate types.This is another mark of a JM cigar. While some cigarmakers insist on one blend, most if not all of JM’s most popular smokes are available in multiple wrapper shades. The company’s highly popular Dominican line, for example, comes in four different wrapper types which slightly bend and tweak the flavor to make it desirable for any smoker. With the Espanola 1996, the lineups are as follows:Espanola 1996 Connecticut: A combination of Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper, Connecticut Broadleaf binder and filler from the Dominican Republic comprised of tobacco from both the seco and ligero priming. The flavor combination here is quite mature, with nutmeg, cream and cinnamon balanced with notes of salt, pepper and hay, making the Connecticut a mellow-medium bodied smoke that is perfect for all day enjoyment, from sun up to after dinner.Espanola 1996 Maduro: A combination of San Andres Mexican wrapper, Connecticut Broadleaf binder and filler tobacco from the Dominican Republic, also from seco and ligero priming. This medium-full bodied smoke has flavors of sweet cedar, roasted nuts, leather and cocoa on the back end. Like many San Andres Mexican wrappers, this one also offers a faint but delightful floral note in the background that gives the cigar a true maturity. The JM brand started with a simple goal: to take all the premium tastes of the high-end cigar industry and give them to those who prefer a more budget-oriented smoke. This cigar perfectly sits at the intersection of flavor and cost, especially when you shop through JR Cigar. The Espanola 1996 is box worthy, will age well in your humidor and provide more than an hour of quality burn time. Shop now, explore the entire JM library and enjoy Espanola in both wrapper types. We know you’ll be back for the full box purchase.