601 Blue 20th Anniversary Limited Edition Set to Debut at PCA 2026
- Stogie Steve
- Apr 18
- 2 min read
Let me tell you something… when I see a release like this, it hits different. This isn’t just another cigar getting a new band and a fancy box—this is history right here. Espinosa Premium Cigars is bringing out the 601 Blue 20th Anniversary Limited Edition at PCA 2026, and if you’ve been in this game for a while, you already know what 601 Blue means.
This line goes all the way back to 2006. I’m talking Erik Espinosa and Eddie Ortega, EO Brands days. Before Espinosa was even Espinosa. And when everything shifted, 601 Blue didn’t go anywhere—it kept pushing, kept building, and became a staple in the portfolio. That’s what makes this release special… it’s earned, not manufactured.
Now let’s get into the cigar.
We’re looking at a 6 3/4 x 56 Oval Toro. That’s a serious format—something you sit down with and really take your time on. It’s wrapped in Broadleaf with Nicaraguan binder and fillers, so you already know this thing is gonna bring that bold, rich, full-bodied profile with some depth and character behind it. And coming out of the San Lotano factory? Yeah… they know exactly what they’re doing over there.
But here’s the kicker—and I actually like this move.
This isn’t a traditional release. You’re not just walking into any shop and grabbing it. This is an incentive cigar for select retail partners. That means only certain shops are gonna get these boxes depending on what they do with Espinosa. So when these land… trust me… they’re gonna move.
Each box is 20 cigars, with an $18 SRP per stick. But again, these aren’t just sitting on shelves everywhere. You’re gonna have to know where to look.
For me, this is all about respect. Respect to the grind, the roots, and the people who built this brand from the ground up. This is one of those cigars that tells a story before you even light it up.
And you better believe when I get my hands on one… we’re lighting it up together.
Stay smokin’, my Stogamaniacs 💨🔥
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