Tobacco Tactical
THE VILLAIN VOL. 1
- Wrapper
- Ecuadorian Habano Maduro
- Strength
- Mild-Medium
- Binder
- Nicaragua
- Country / Origin
- Erik Espinosa, La Zona Factory
- Filler
- Nicaragua
- Vitola
- 5.54x54 Box-Pressed
- Packaging
- 6 pack
- Release Price
- $69
Overview
For The Villain Vol. 1, flavor matters more than maximum strength, and Dark Chocolate, Espresso, and Earth make the case. That clarity gives The Villain Vol. 1 repeat value after the first box is gone.
The Story
The story behind The Villain Vol. 1.
The first Villain volume came out of Erik Espinosa's La Zona factory as a compact box-pressed cigar, setting the darker visual and flavor language that the project would keep building on. By launch day, The Villain Vol. 1 had a clear job and none of the filler that usually comes with a themed release.
- 2023
- Erik Espinosa, La Zona Factory
- 6 pack
Construction
The 5.54x54 Box-Pressed carries Ecuadorian Habano Maduro wrapper, Nicaragua binder, and Nicaragua filler from cap to foot. Those components carry Dark Chocolate, Espresso, and Earth through The Villain Vol. 1, with the 5.54x54 Box-Pressed controlling how quickly the profile unfolds.
- Format · 5.54x54 Box-Pressed
- Wrapper · Ecuadorian Habano Maduro
Flavor Profile
Dark Chocolate, Espresso, Earth.
Primary Notes
- Dark Chocolate
- Espresso
- Earth
Secondary Notes
- Roasted Nuts
- Cedar
- Cocoa
Specifications
Every detail, on the record.
- Brand
- Tobacco Tactical
- Manufacturer
- Tobacco Tactical
- Line
- The Villain Vol. 1
- Country / Origin
- Erik Espinosa, La Zona Factory
- Wrapper
- Ecuadorian Habano Maduro
- Binder
- Nicaragua
- Filler
- Nicaragua
- Vitola
- 5.54x54 Box-Pressed
- Size
- 5.54x54 Box-Pressed
- Strength
- Mild-Medium
- Packaging
- 6 pack
- Release Price
- $69
Pairings
What to pour, when to smoke.
Pairings selected to support the dark chocolate, espresso, earth profile.
Espresso
Supports the roast, cocoa, and nutty notes.
Bourbon
Oak and vanilla complement the wood and spice.
Cold Brew
A clean coffee pairing that keeps the cigar profile in focus.
Amber Lager
A lighter option that refreshes the palate between draws.
Best Occasions
- Late Afternoon
- After Dinner
- Weekend Session
- With Friends
Why We Recommend It
Who should smoke The Villain Vol. 1.
Put The Villain Vol. 1 on deck when a mild-medium profile and Dark Chocolate, Espresso, and Earth line up with the occasion. The balance in The Villain Vol. 1 makes it easy to revisit without the cigar feeling routine.
- Profile
- Dark Chocolate, Espresso, Earth
- Strength
- Mild-Medium
- Format
- 5.54x54 Box-Pressed
- Original Release
- 2023
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