Connecticut Cigars…

Connecticut wrappers are found in many of the most iconic cigars in the world. Although many brands are made with an actual Connecticut wrapper, the term “Connecticut cigar” has grown to encompass a handful of additional wrapper varietals, most notably Connecticut-seed wrappers grown in Ecuador, otherwise known as Ecuador Connecticut. In some cases, cigars that simply display a light, golden-brown color are labeled as Connecticut cigars. Despite common interpretations, true Connecticut cigar wrappers originate in the Connecticut River Valley, famous for producing two very distinct types of tobacco: Shade and Broadleaf. Shade wrappers bear a light, silky texture with nutty, approachable flavors; while Broadleaf wrappers display a dark chocolate color with an enhanced sweetness.

AJ Fernandez Enclave Broadleaf reflects a joint blending effort between AJ Fernandez and his father, Ismael Fernandez. In August of 2019, Enclave Broadleaf has a sweet and earthy profile of cocoa powder, vanilla beans, and leather with a robust finish. The full-bodied, full-flavored cigar is drafted from a succulent Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper and an ample combination of Nicaraguan binder and filler tobaccos.

Alec Bradley Connecticut delivers a creamy spice with nutty undertones of earth and leather. A golden Ecuador Connecticut wrapper leaf blankets mild to medium-bodied core of Honduran and Nicaraguan long-fillers. Choose from a handful of classic, balanced shapes handcrafted in Honduras when you’re craving an Alec Bradley smoke with added approachability.

Argyle Banquet Selection unveils top-shelf flavor, superb consistency and impressive balance. Known as a premier value brand, Argyle has substantially bumped up its prestige with Banquet Selection. A premium, golden wrapper leaf is patiently sewn in the Connecticut River Valley and rolled over a stunning array of aged Dominican and Nicaraguan long-filler tobaccos. An elegant, mild to medium-bodied profile delivers blissful notes of toasted almonds, cocoa and coffee with a touch of black pepper. Argyle Banquet finishes with exquisite aromas destined to please the most discriminating palates.

Ashton is one of the world’s premier cigar brands. Ashton is enjoyed by cigar lovers in over 60 countries all across the globe. Since 1985, Ashton has built a worldwide reputation for quality, consistency and great taste. Manufactured in the Dominican Republic, these luxurious cigars are handmade in the legendary Fuente factory. A delicious assortment of aged Dominican tobaccos is married beneath beautiful blond Connecticut Shade wrapper leaf. Every Ashton cigar displays pristine color and texture with a marvelous, velvety smoothness. The strength is mild, while the flavors are regal and refined offering rich notes of cedar, almonds and crème brulée. Ashton boasts superb construction and unforgettable flavor that is virtually unparalleled among mild, Dominican cigars.

Ave Maria Argentum is drafted from a rich amalgam of vintage Nicaraguan binder and filler tobaccos and a dark and oily Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper. A medium to full-bodied profile emerges with tasting notes of dark cocoa, cedar, fresh-ground coffee, and hickory in a collection of classic shapes.

Avo XO presents a solid medium-bodied profile through a golden brown Ecuador Connecticut wrapper over a pleasant assortment of Dominican long-filler tobaccos. Hints of nuts with sweet and peppery notes of dried fruit and grain deliver a creamy finish. Elegant construction and approachable flavors reveal Avo’s distinct and steady satisfaction.

Bahia Maduro deserves to go in the cart! Flavors of coffee, earth and leather with a sweet spice stay on point from start to finish. The medium to full-bodied profile is certain to appeal to a broad range of Broadleaf fanatics and the uber-palatable price makes trying a bundle of Bahia Maduro a tasty proposition.

Cain is handcrafted to a superb standard at the award-winning Oliva factory in Estelí, Nicaragua. Known for pumping out a predominantly potent portfolio of peppery, Ligero-laden gems, Cain Connecticut CT takes the zest down just a touch with a silky, golden-blond Ecuador Connecticut wrapper over a medium-bodied recipe of all-Nicaraguan binder and filler tobaccos. A crisp and nutty profile of white pepper, cayenne, cashews, and cedar delivers plenty of kick for the typical Cain fan looking for the perfect breakfast smoke. Wash down your morning coffee and bacon with Cain Connecticut CT or serve it up as an appetizer to one of the brand’s spicier, more full-bodied entrées.

Camacho Connecticut is the mildest cigar in Camacho’s stable. An Ecuador Connecticut wrapper leaf blankets a mellow blend of Honduran and Dominican long-filler tobaccos. Handcrafted in Honduras, Camacho Connecticut delivers flavors of cedar, almonds, and earth with a hint of peppery spices that lead to a medium-bodied finish.

CAO Gold has a creamy and approachable medium-bodied blend. An Ecuador Connecticut wrapper leaf hugs a mellow amalgam of all-Nicaraguan long-fillers. Notes of cedar, cashews, and toast emerge with hints of cocoa and leather.

Cohiba Black is drafted from a jet-black Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro wrapper and an intricate recipe of Dominican and Mexican tobaccos. Medium-bodied notes of cocoa, espresso beans, and hickory include a leathery texture and a sweet, lingering finish. Cohiba Black was blended to present optimal flavor from the famous Cuban-legacy brand in a Maduro wrapper varietal that resonates in both taste and room note.

Diamond Crown in manufactured by Tabacalera A. Fuente for J.C. Newman. These cigars exhibit a medium-bodied demeanor and a wonderfully-rich flavor-profile. A regal blend of aged Dominican tobaccos is cocooned inside a beautiful blonde Connecticut shade-grown wrapper. The flavors are rich and creamy boasting enticing notes of coffee, nuts and leather.

Don Diego gained a loyal following back during the Cigar Boom days of the 1990s. The creamy, old-school blend sports an updated cigar band, but stays true to its roots with an approachable nutty taste and notes of blonde roast coffee, cedar, and a hint of toasted spices. A silky Connecticut Shade wrapper embraces a tantalizing core of Dominican and Brazilian binder and filler tobaccos handcrafted in the Dominican Republic.

E.P. Carrillo Dusk, with its dark Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper houses a medium to full-bodied interior of binder and filler tobaccos from Nicaragua. Notes of sweet and salted almonds, raisins, graham cracker, and spices emerge in a handful of traditional shapes handmade in the Dominican Republic.

El Centurion H-2K-CT is an exceptional offering blended by Jose ‘Pepin’ Garcia. H-2K-CT refers to the wrapper which is a sungrown Cuban-seed varietal grown in Connecticut. The unique wrapper covers an elegant pairing of Nicaraguan binder and filler tobaccos grown by the Garcia family. A medium-bodied profile with notes of cedar, honey, nuts and creamy spices provides a luscious finish. El Centurion H-2K-CT is handmade at the My Father Cigars factory in Estelí, Nicaragua.

Gran Habano Connecticut #1 is handcrafted in Honduras, smooth and silky Ecuador Connecticut wrappers merge a balanced combination of Nicaraguan long-filler tobaccos. A delicate nuttiness offers hints of coffee and toasted leather with a creamy finish. Connecticut #1 reveals an approachable finish that settles in the mild to medium-bodied vicinity of strength.

H. Upmann Connecticut is handcrafted in the Dominican Republic from a golden-blond Ecuador Connecticut wrapper leaf over a creamy interior of Dominican and Nicaraguan long-filler tobaccos. The head of every cigar is finished in a dark, Maduro cap for a vivid visual contrast. Notes of almonds, cashews, cedar, and black pepper lead to a sumptuous finish in a handful of traditional shapes.

Hoyo de Monterrey is an old-time Cuban-heritage brand handcrafted in Honduras. A complex blend of Nicaraguan, Honduran, and Cuban-seed long-fillers grown in the Dominican Republic lie inside a Connecticut binder. The blend is finished in your choice of an Ecuador Sumatra (Natural) wrapper or a Connecticut Broadleaf (Maduro). Nutty notes of leather, wood, grass, and spices tempt the palate with a touch of cocoa in a handful of traditional formats. A medium to full-bodied finish lingers on the palate with a zesty aftertaste.

Jaime Garcia Reserva Especial is crafted using a rich blend of aged Nicaraguan tobaccos finished in a beautifully dark Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper. Bold, complex flavors define this cigar; offering creamy notes of coffee, leather, cocoa and spice.

Java is a coffee-infused cigar manufactured by Drew Estate for Rocky Patel. Handmade using a dark, Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper and a tasty blend of all-Nicaraguan long-fillers, Java cigars feature a unique flavor-infusion of coffee and mocha. These cigars boast a sweet, scrumptious flavor bouquet blessed with rich notes of earth, dark chocolate and espresso.

Kristoff Connecticut is an Ecuador Connecticut wrapper blankets a rich and nutty core of Dominican and Nicaraguan long-filler tobaccos handcrafted in the Dominican Republic in a handful of thicker ring gauges that burn cool and easy. Notes of cashews, almonds, and coffee with cream display a silky and moderate spice you can enjoy almost any time of the day. Kristoff cigars are shipped in rustic boxes packed with a cushion of loose tobaccos for gentle transport and a touch of extra complexity as the cigars age.

Nub Nuance is available in 3 distinct varieties: Single Roast (cappuccino flavors), Double Roast (macchiato flavors), and Triple Roast (espresso flavors) . Single Roast features silky Ecuador Connecticut wrappers over a creamy amalgam of cedar, coffee beans and vanilla flavors. Double Roast delivers milky caramel flavors with a sugary profile tucked under chocolaty Sumatra wrappers. Triple Roast utilizes a hearty Sumatra wrapper to deliver an intoxicating aroma of dark cocoa and bittersweet toast.

Oliva Connecticut Reserve is a subtle and very refined smoke is exuded by these blonde cigars; featuring a creamy, buttery character with a sweet, nutty finish. Mild to Medium-bodied and oh so smooth, these are the perfect cigars to complement to your morning cup of Joe.

Perla del Mar has been unearthed from its vintage Cuban heritage and resurrected by J.C. Newman with an exciting four-region blend of Nicaraguan tobaccos succulently tucked under a savory Ecuador Connecticut wrapper. Subtle hints of nuts and spices are pleasantly pronounced throughout the cigar amidst a mild, creamy and smooth delivery for a phenomenal value.

Punch is a medium to full-bodied cigar rolled in Honduras. Featuring a diverse blend of Dominican, Honduran and Nicaraguan long-fillers, Punch is available in a Natural wrapper from Ecuador, or a Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro wrapper. The Natural adds a heavy, peppery spice to an earthy profile, while the Maduro (and double Maduro when available) adds extra sweetness with full-flavored notes of dark chocolate, hickory and black pepper. Well-blended and rolled to perfection, Punch has been a staple for fans of smooth, medium-bodied cigars for decades.

San Lotano Oval Connecticut is handcrafted in Nicaragua, the mild to medium-bodied profile includes notes of almonds, cedar, nutmeg, and creamy spices. A golden-blond Connecticut wrapper leaf hugs an eventful blend of Nicaraguan and Honduran long-filler tobaccos in a handful of classic shapes pressed into AJ Fernandez’s signature oval profile.