601 Black returns. Espinosa rereleased 601 Black, a brand originally released by the now-defunct EO Brands jointly owned by Erik Espinosa and Eddie Ortega. The current version of the 601 Black is an annual limited release that is scheduled to feature a new vitola every year. The blend features an Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper draped over Nicaraguan long-fillers and binder. Checking in with a medium-bodied profile, you'll find this blend to be more flavorful than the average Connecticut-wrapped sticks.