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Espinosa Premium Cigars has outlined its upcoming releases for the 2026 PCA Trade Show, highlighting a mix of new additions, annual projects, and limited offerings tied to retail partners.

At the center of the lineup is Laranja Hybrid, the latest extension of the company’s Laranja series. The blend continues the brand’s use of Brazilian tobacco while introducing an Ecuadorian Habano Oscuro wrapper over Nicaraguan binder and a combination of Nicaraguan and Brazilian fillers. The release will be offered in two box-pressed sizes and packaged in 10-count boxes.

Erik Espinosa described the overall approach:

“The goal was to have a lineup that feels complete. Retailers are getting something new, something familiar, some pieces with real commemorative value, and a couple of releases that reward the partners who’ve been with us the longest.”

Returning releases include 601 La Bomba Warhead 12, Knuckle Sandwich Chef Special 2026, and Warhead: Independence Day 250 Years. Each continues its respective series with updated blends or formats while maintaining the core identity of those lines.

Guy Fieri commented on the continued growth of Knuckle Sandwich:

“Man, I’ve been lucky to be part of a lot of things in my career, but to have a brand like Knuckle Sandwich come out swinging and keep growing like this. That’s something special. These new releases, they’ve got personality, they’ve got punch, and they don’t try to be something they’re not.”

Another notable release is Las 6 Provincias Miami, which expands the series beyond Cuba’s traditional six provinces to recognize Miami’s cultural connection. Production is limited, and the cigar is positioned as a continuation of the brand’s focus on identity and presentation.

Erik Espinosa Jr. said:

“With Las 6 Provincias, the packaging always has to carry some of the emotional and historical weight behind the release. Miami wasn’t something we could treat casually. It had to feel like it belonged in that series.”

In addition to retail releases, Espinosa will introduce two incentive cigars not intended for general sale: 601 Blue 20th Anniversary and Knuckle Sandwich Avant-Garde. These will be distributed through select retail relationships.

Master blender Hector Alfonso Sr. added:

“Across the board, whether we were working on a true new release like Laranja Hybrid or revisiting one of our annual and commemorative projects, the standard stayed the same: the blend had to justify the release.”

Also scheduled for PCA 2026 is ENTICE Vanilla, a new infused line that replaces the company’s previous vanilla offering. The cigars are aimed at entry-level smokers while maintaining a traditional handmade approach.

Erik Espinosa said:

“This is an important market. For a lot of smokers, this is an entry point. We wanted to approach it the right way and put out something that is not only appealing, but something that still feels like a real cigar.”

ENTICE Vanilla will be available in three sizes and packaged in 25-count boxes.

Specs

Laranja Hybrid

  • Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Oscuro
  • Binder: Nicaragua
  • Filler: Nicaragua and Brazil
  • Sizes:
    • Short Churchill (6 x 48) – $11.50
    • Toro (6 x 52) – $12.00
  • Box Count: 10

601 La Bomba Warhead 12

  • Wrapper: Broadleaf
  • Binder/Filler: Nicaragua
  • Size: 6 1/8 x 58 (box-pressed)
  • MSRP: $15
  • Box Count: 10

Knuckle Sandwich Chef Special 2026

  • Wrapper: Mexican Claro
  • Binder/Filler: Nicaragua
  • Size: 6 x 54 (oval-pressed toro)
  • MSRP: $16
  • Box Count: 10

Warhead: Independence Day 250 Years

  • Wrapper: Ecuadorian (dark)
  • Binder/Filler: Nicaragua
  • Size: 5¾ x 56
  • MSRP: $16
  • Box Count: 10

Las 6 Provincias Miami

  • Wrapper: Nicaraguan Hybrid
  • Binder/Filler: Nicaragua
  • Size: 6¼ x 55
  • MSRP: $18
  • Box Count: 20
  • Production: 1,000 boxes

601 Blue 20th Anniversary (Incentive Only)

  • Wrapper: Broadleaf
  • Binder/Filler: Nicaragua
  • Size: 6¾ x 56

Knuckle Sandwich Avant-Garde (Incentive Only)

  • Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Oscuro
  • Binder/Filler: Nicaragua
  • Size: 6 x 54

ENTICE Vanilla

  • Sizes:
    • Lonsdale BP (6 x 44) – $8.00
    • Robusto BP (5 x 50) – $8.25
    • Toro BP (6 x 50) – $8.50
  • Box Count: 25