Last year Espinosa Premium Cigars introduced a limited edition 601 La Bomba called the Warhead. This year, they brought it back with the same general blend and in a different size (5 1/2 x 56) and called it the Warhead II. The idea behind these limited edition cigars is based in the World War II era, so the packaging is reminiscent of the bombs used and aircraft artwork that was popular at the time. The packaging did get a slight update, with a silver box and a gray camouflage design on the bomb shaped logo and band. Cigar Reviewed: 601 La Bomba Warhead II Country of Origin: Nicaragua Factory: La Zona Cigar Factory Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro Binder: Nicaragua Filler: Nicaragua Size: 5 1/2 Inches Ring Gauge: 56 Vitola: Robusto Grande MSRP: $10.50 (Boxes of 10, $105.00) Date Released: July 29, 2014 Number of Cigars Released: 2,000 Boxes of 10 Cigars (20,000 Total Cigars) Number of Cigars Smoked For Review: 2 The wrapper is a mix of medium and dark brown colors, nicely wrapped and capped off with a “fuse” that was glued about a third of the way down the cigar. Since it’s stretched tightly over the binder, the ...
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