601 Serie 5-Star Sampler II

601 Black Label

Consistent review, now with 2.5 years of rest on the box. The profile is super smooth with a balance of pepper & spice. The draw on this one was very smooth with just the right resistance, causing the burn to remain very even throughout.

601 Blue Label Maduro

Repeat review. I've loved these but this one is was a disappointment. Draw was so open it was hard to enjoy. Rich coco and a nice white pepper

601 Black Label

Consistent review, now with over 2 years rest on the box. A super smooth profile with a balance of pepper & spice. A very slow & level burn this time but the draw was just a little tight. Construction is firm as usual.

601 Blue Label Maduro

As from previous experiences, this is an outstanding maduro representation. Recommended 👍 I'm pairing it with a dark roast coffee this morning. So far, this seems to be offsetting coffee flavors of the cigar and enhancing other nuances such as Cedar and almond. I am definitely adding these to the humidor.

601 Blue Label Maduro

Spicier and better than the first one I had. An exceptional smoke. Highly recommended 👍👍 Aged 10 mos.

601 Blue Label Maduro

TL;DR - a solid and mostly linear maduro representation. A keeper. Medium roast coffee and Hazelnut with qualities of cocoa and limited wood. Recommended 👍 Aged 10 mos, dry-boxed 3 hours ⏳️ Pre-light barnyard and chocolate. Light-up is easy 👌 Goldilocks construction and draw. Initial: medium roast coffee. Hazelnut makes an entrance somewhere towards the end of the first-third along with a bit of wood. Maple? Toasted oak? The wood eventually mellows. Burn 🔥 is great. Medium flavors and medium nicotine making it very approachable. Paired well with both selzer water and coffee. I think this would pair well with just about anything.

601 Green Label Oscuro

601 Blue Label Maduro

This cigar smokes so well. Firm construction with absolutely zero burn issues. Draw was just right. Flavors are rich perfect with a dark beer, glass of wine,or bourbon.

601 Blue Label Maduro

This one starts a stronger smoke of coffee, earth, and spice. However, it smoothed out to be a medium-full super smooth profile with just a small pop of spice. Construction is solid, and the burn on this figurado remained very even.

601 Green Label Oscuro

An interesting adaptation to this blend with the mini figurado vitola. Although the draw was a little tight, the burn was razor sharp once it got passed the initial tip. The flavor was pretty simple with dark coffee and chocolate notes.

601 Black Label

Consistent review, now with 2 years on the box. A super smooth profile with a balance of pepper & spice. A very slow & level burn this time with a super smooth draw. Construction is firm, just as the rest have been.

601 Red Label Habano

A fairly simple cigar with a blend of mostly wood tones and some nuttiness. The draw in this mini figurado is incredibly smooth, allowing for decent smoke and an even burn.

601 Blue Label Maduro

1st of a five year pack with just a little over a month of rest. Looking forward to the rest and seeing how they age. Draw was a bit open and a sloppy cap but flavor and smoke production we're great with no burn issues. Cocoa and leather smooth

601 Red Label Habano

601 Red Label Habano

TL;DR - Cedar, tea and honey. Highly recommended 👍 8.5 mos aged Robusto ⏳️ Pre-light scent is a pleasant and mild tea. Tastes like a cross between tea and hay. Light oily appearance. Construction and draw are perfect. Light-up starts off as a light toasted wood that calms as the smoke progresses. Cedar retrohale. Brief and intermittent honey appearances 🍯 This is good 👍 CA rates this as a 90, or a 93 for the Torpedo vitola. From the 90's I've had, I'd put this one at 92. Nuanced light flavors and medium nicotine. Pairings are wide open, though I think stronger flavors should be avoided so you can enjoy the cigar's subtleties.

601 Black Label

With 18 months of rest on the box, this one gets smoother each time. Profile produces a balance of pepper or spice throughout. A fairly level burn, but this one particular stick seemed to smoke much faster than the rest of the box has so far.

601 Blue Label Maduro

Smoking the 601 Blue Label Maduro (6.2 x 54, Box Pressed) delivers a bold, full-bodied experience right from the start. The first few draws bring a peppery kick, balanced by deep earthy notes. As it progresses, dark chocolate and espresso become more pronounced, with a touch of sweetness from the Maduro wrapper. The box-pressed construction ensures an effortless draw, producing thick, flavorful smoke. The burn is mostly even, with minor touch-ups here and there, but nothing that takes away from the experience. As the cigar develops, the spice mellows, allowing the chocolate and espresso to shine through in the final third. A smooth yet complex Maduro that’s well-balanced and deserving of its 90+ rating—definitely one to keep in the humidor!

601 Black Label

Surprisingly smooth while still producing a balance of pepper or spice throughout. A fairly level burn. After an entire year of rest, these have gotten better with each bit of age from the box.

601 Blue Label Maduro

A box-press beauty from Erik Espinosa. As if 601 Serie wasn't good enough, Erik Espinosa decided to raise the bar with this maduro-wrapped lovely finished in box-pressed format. On the outside, a dark Nicaraguan maduro glistens with oils and boasts a mouthwatering, toothy texture. Inside, a robust blend of aged Cuban-seed long-leaf tobaccos marries to promote a rich, medium to full-bodied profile layered with satisfying flavors. Expect a classic combination of earth and coffee complemented by a touch of spice on the finish. Naturally, quality is top-notch with each slow-burning cigar, so sit back and savor this impressive super-premium. Stack 601 up against any other box-pressed maduro on the market — we're sure you'll be pleasantly surprised. 601 Blue Label Maduro received a healthy, 93-point rating, which noted: "A thick, box-pressed cigar with a triple-seam cap and dark, clean wrapper. The substantial draw layers the palate with a chewy, complex smoke full of dark-roasted espresso bean flavours, touches of almond, and caramel."

601 Green Label Oscuro

Heavy in the hand and oily to the touch, the 601 Green Oscuro coats the palate with a dense bouquet loaded with rich, chocolatey flavors, coffee undertones, peppery nuances, and a long, toasty aftertaste. "Dark and lush with good oils. This is a notably spicy perfecto with a core of leather flavors and a long finish. A medium- to full-bodied cigar."