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The Espinosa Crema No. 4 Robusto is a 5 1/2 x 52 robusto with an Ecuadorian Connecticut shade wrapper around Nicaraguan binder and filler, made at Espinosa’s La Zona factory in Nicaragua. Retailers describe it as mild to mellow-medium, and we sell it as singles.
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Description
The Espinosa Crema No. 4 Robusto is a 5 1/2 x 52 robusto with an Ecuadorian Connecticut shade wrapper over a Nicaraguan binder and Nicaraguan filler. It belongs to Espinosa Crema, the Connecticut-wrapped line rolled at the company’s own La Zona factory in Nicaragua.
What It Tastes Like
We found no published critic score for the No. 4 itself. Neptune Cigar calls it a mild smoke and lists coffee, cedar, citrus and a sweet note. JR Cigars places it in the mellow-to-medium range and mentions cocoa, leather, cream and almonds. Cigar Coop’s October 2016 review of the bigger Toro Grande found the blend mostly mild, edging to mild-to-medium late.
Who It’s For
- Espinosa fans wanting a softer option than the brand’s bolder blends.
- Connecticut shade smokers curious about a version built on Nicaraguan tobacco.
- Anyone after a mid-length smoke with a 52 ring gauge.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Ecuadorian Connecticut shade wrapper around an all-Nicaraguan core
- Espinosa pitched Crema as an entry point for first-time Espinosa smokers (Cigar Aficionado, May 2016)
Cons
- No critic rating found for this exact size
- Sources differ slightly on strength
- Smokers who want the punch of Espinosa’s stronger lines may find it too gentle
About Espinosa Crema
Cigar Aficionado reported in May 2016 that Crema marked the debut of the Espinosa name on a Connecticut-wrapped cigar. halfwheel reported it would launch at that July’s IPCPR trade show, with the No. 4 among the first three sizes.
Pairing and Storage
Espinosa’s own site mentions coffee and tea as common partners for Crema; for mild cigars our cigar pairing guide points to lighter drinks such as champagne, a light lager or white rum.
Compare Similar Cigars
- Espinosa Crema Box Pressed Toro: the same Crema blend in a 6 x 52 box-pressed toro, added to the line in 2021.
- Knuckle Sandwich Connecticut Short Churchill: also an Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper over Nicaraguan binder and filler, here in a 6 1/2 x 48 box-press; it is Guy Fieri’s brand, produced through Espinosa at AJ Fernandez’s San Lotano factory.
- Camacho Connecticut Robusto: a shorter 5 x 50 with an Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper over Honduran and Dominican tobaccos, made in Honduras.
Espinosa Crema No. 4 Robusto FAQ
How strong is the Espinosa Crema No. 4 Robusto?
Most sources put it on the mild side. Neptune Cigar calls it mild, JR Cigars says mellow to medium, and Cigar Coop found the larger Toro Grande mostly mild in its 2016 review.
Where is the Crema No. 4 made?
Cigar Aficionado and Cigar Coop both name Espinosa’s La Zona factory in Nicaragua, and Cigar Coop places it in EstelÃ. Neptune Cigar lists the Dominican Republic, which we could not confirm.
What size is the Crema No. 4?
Espinosa lists it as a 5 1/2 x 52 robusto, the same measurements halfwheel and Cigar Aficionado reported when the line was announced in 2016.
To see how the Crema No. 4 sits alongside Erik Espinosa’s bolder blends, browse our Espinosa cigars page.
Additional information
| Packaging Type | Single |
|---|---|
| Strength | Mild |
| Origin | |
| Wrapper | Ecuador |
| Binder | Nicaragua |
| Filler | Nicaragua |
| Length | 5 1/2" |
| Gauge | 52 |
