Curious about Connecticut but not sure where to start?
Then you’ve come to the right place. We’ve picked out five outstanding cigars with Connecticut wrappers – each with its own personality, yet all delivering a smooth, balanced, and deeply enjoyable smoking experience.
If you would like to read our in depth reviews of the cigars, just click on the images.
Drew Estate blackened s84 shade

With a unique flavor profile and incredible sweetness, the cigar is almost a must try. The balance between fruitiness, leather, nuttiness and light coffee nuances means that you never get bored. A cheap cigar in my opinion compared to what you get.
Stallone cigars Palamino Connecticut robusto

Stallone Palamino Connecticut is a cigar that offers sweet fruitiness, nuttiness, saltiness and is balanced out with nuances of caffe latte. An incredible taste experience with a creamy and at the same time buttery texture. A cheap cigar compared to what you get in my opinion.
Aladino connecticut rothschild

With flavors of fresh herbs, fruitiness and citrus zest, the Aladino Connecticut Rotschild is a cigar that deserves its place on the list. The cigar is not complex and is good for moments when you want to enjoy without putting too much focus on the cigar.
Perdomo 10th Anniversary Connecticut

Perdomo 10th Anniversary Connecticut Robusto has sweet, earthy flavors. You’ll find caffe latte with vanilla syrup-like sweetness, hazelnuts, salmiak and a lighter fruitiness. A cigar that’s easy to return to.
Principle Accomplice Connecticut Robusto

The cigar is quite complex and offers a lot of flavors. From citrus tartness to buttery salty biscuits and honey-like sweetness, there are plenty of flavors to explore between the thirds.
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