601 Green Label Oscuro La Punta (5.5×48) – Box of 20

The 601 Green Label Oscuro La Punta is widely regarded as the most powerful and intense cigar in the 601 portfolio. In this 5.5 x 48 Belicoso (La Punta) format, the blend’s immense strength is funneled through a tapered head, providing a highly concentrated and spicy experience that is reserved for the most seasoned smokers.

The “Green” Intensity

The 601 Green Label is a Nicaraguan puro that utilizes a rare and dark Nicaraguan Habano Oscuro wrapper. “Oscuro” refers to the darkest grade of leaf, achieved through a natural fermentation process that results in a nearly black, oily wrapper. In the La Punta vitola, the 48-ring gauge ensures that this potent wrapper dominates the flavor profile, delivering a “peppery punch” that defines the brand.

The La Punta (Belicoso) Format

The tapered head of the La Punta is more than just an aesthetic choice. By narrowing the draw, the smoke is funneled onto a specific point of the palate, amplifying the perception of strength and flavor. This format also allows the smoker to customize their draw by choosing how far down the “pointed” head they make their cut.

Flavor Profile: Spice, Pepper, and Earth

This is a high-octane cigar designed for those who enjoy “Nicaraguan Spice.”

• The Introduction: An immediate “pepper blast” typical of Estelí-grown tobacco.

• The Core: Development of heavy earth, charred oak, and dark espresso.

• The Climax: The Oscuro wrapper provides a subtle, underlying sweetness—think dark molasses—that keeps the intense spice from becoming overwhelming.

Key Benefits

• Maximum Strength: One of the strongest regular-production cigars available today.

• Concentrated Draw: The tapered head provides a level of flavor intensity that standard round-cap cigars can’t match.

• Estelí Dominant: Utilizes a high percentage of Ligero leaves from Estelí for peak power and complexity.