Gifted by Daniel Höldke, co owner of Leonel Cigars. Location: This review was made indoors in a cigar lounge.Information:Wrapper: USA Connecticut Shade Binder: Nicaragua Filler: Nicaragua Origin: Nicaragua Factory: Undisclosed (Nicaragua)Box: Sold in sampler packs. Release: 2023Availability: Only available in sampler packs.Size: 5x52, Robusto.Wrapper: Light milk chocolate brown, smooth texture with tiny veins.Construction: Fairly firm … Continue reading 857. Leonel Signature Connecticut Robusto
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830. Patina Connecticut Rustic Robusto
Gifted by a friend.Location: This review was made indoors in a cigar lounge.Information:Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut Binder: Nicaragua Filler: Nicaragua & US Pennsylvania Origin: Nicaragua Factory: Mombacho (Nicaragua)Box: Sold in 16 count boxes. Release: 2017Availability: Regular Production Size: 5x52, Robusto Wrapper: Light milk chocolate brown, silky smooth with tiny veins.Construction: Firm and even feel when lightly … Continue reading 830. Patina Connecticut Rustic Robusto
826. Hiram & Solomon Entered Apprentice Toro (New Blend)
Gifted by Fouad Kashouty, owner of Hiram & Solomon Cigars.Location: This review was made indoors in a cigar lounge.Information:Wrapper: Honduran Connecticut ShadeBinder: Honduras Filler: Nicaraguan Habano Ometepe & USA Pennsylvanian Broadleaf Origin: Dominican Republic Factory: PDR Cigars (Dominican Republic)Box: Sold in 20 count boxes. Release: 2023 (2017)Availability: Regular Production Size: 6x52, Toro.Wrapper: Light milk chocolate … Continue reading 826. Hiram & Solomon Entered Apprentice Toro (New Blend)
790. CLE Connecticut Corona
Bought at Brobergs Tobakshandel, in Gothenburg. Location: This review was made indoors in a cigar lounge. Information:Wrapper: Ecuadorian ConnecticutBinder: HondurasFiller: HondurasOrigin: Honduras Factory: El Aladino (Honduras)Box: Sold in 25 count boxes.Release: 2015Availability: Regular Production Size: 5.75x46, Corona. Wrapper: Almond light brown, silky smooth with tiny veins. Construction: Fairly firm and even feel when lightly squeezed. … Continue reading 790. CLE Connecticut Corona
762. LFD Salomon Unico Limited Edition
From my own collection. Location: This review was made indoors in a cigar lounge. Information:Wrapper: Mix of Candela, Connecticut & MaduroBinder: Dominican RepublicFiller: Dominican RepublicOrigin: Dominican Republic Factory: Tabacalera La Flor S.A. (Dominican Republic)Box: Sold in 10 count boxes.Release: 2016Availability: Limited Production Size: 7x64, Salomones. Wrapper: Top half is a light almond brown, divided by … Continue reading 762. LFD Salomon Unico Limited Edition
756. Bocock Brothers World Traveler Connecticut Robusto
Gifted by Bryant Bocock, co-owner of Bocock Cigars.Location: This review was made outdoors during an overcast afternoon with 27C, 35% humidity in the air and 4 m/s wind. Information:Wrapper: Honduran Connecticut ShadeBinder: Costa Rica Filler: Honduras & Nicaragua Origin: Honduras Factory: Undisclosed (Honduras)Box: Sold in 20 count boxes. Release: 2021Availability: Regular Production Size: 5x50, Robusto … Continue reading 756. Bocock Brothers World Traveler Connecticut Robusto
752. House of Nicaragua No. 2 Duke Robusto
Gifted by a friend.Location: This review was made outdoors during a sunny afternoon with 26C, 37% humidity in the air and 3 m/s wind.Information:Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut Binder: Undisclosed Filler: Nicaraguan Jalapa Viso & OmetepeOrigin: Nicaragua Factory: Undisclosed (Nicaragua)Box: Sold in 16 count boxes. Release: 2021Availability: Regular Production Size: 5x54, Robusto.Wrapper: Light almond brown, silky smooth … Continue reading 752. House of Nicaragua No. 2 Duke Robusto
744. E.P. Carrillo Elite New Wave Connecticut Reserva Robusto
Bought from The Oak Lounge Tallinn, Estonia.Location: This review was made indoors in a cigar lounge.Information:Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut ShadeBinder: Connecticut Broadleaf Filler: Dominican Republic & Nicaragua Origin: Dominican Republic Factory: EPC Cigars (Dominican Republic)Box: Sold in 20 count boxes. Release: 2014Availability: Regular Production Size: 5x50, Robusto Wrapper: Almond brown, silky smooth with tiny veins.Construction: Firm … Continue reading 744. E.P. Carrillo Elite New Wave Connecticut Reserva Robusto
728. Kaneda DaVinci Vintage 2017
Gifted by a friend. Location: This review was made indoors in a cigar lounge. Information:Wrapper: ConnecticutBinder: EcuadorFiller: Dominican Republic, Nicaragua & PeruOrigin: Dominican Republic Factory: Tabacos de Costa Rica (Costa Rica)Box: Sold in 25 count boxes.Release: 2017Availability: Limited Production Size: 7x42(52), Piramide. Wrapper: Almond light brown 80% down from the band & dark chocolate brown … Continue reading 728. Kaneda DaVinci Vintage 2017
691. Principle Accomplice Connecticut/Blue Band Robusto (New Blend)
Gifted by Principle Cigars.Location: This review was made outdoors during a cloudy evening with 21C, 44% & 3 m/s wind.Information:Wrapper: Ecuadorian ConnecticutBinder: Ecuador Habano 2000 Filler: Dominican Rep Piloto Cubano, Criollo 98 (3 primings)Origin: Dominican RepFactory: Julian Sued Boutique Factory (Dominican Rep)Box: Sold in 25 count boxes. Release: 2022Availability: Regular productionSize: 4.9x49, Robusto.Wrapper: Light milk … Continue reading 691. Principle Accomplice Connecticut/Blue Band Robusto (New Blend)
671. Caldwell Lost & Found 22 Minutes to Midnight Connecticut Radiante
Bought at a Caldwell event.Location: This review was made outdoors during a cloudy afternoon, with 16C and 51% humidity in the air. Information:Wrapper: ConnecticutBinder: N/AFiller: N/AOrigin: Dominican RepublicFactory: William Ventura, Dominican RepublicBox: Sold in 20 count boxes. Release: 2022Availability: Limited Production (400 boxes a year)Size: 5x50, Robusto.Wrapper: Almond, silky smooth with tiny veins.Construction: Fairly firm … Continue reading 671. Caldwell Lost & Found 22 Minutes to Midnight Connecticut Radiante
613. Zino Platinum Scepter Chubby
Bought from Club Mareva Beirut. Location: This review was made outdoors during a sunny afternoon with 21C and a air humidity of 44%. Information:Wrapper: Ecuadorian ConnecticutBinder: USA ConnecticutFiller: Dominican Republic & PeruOrigin: Dominican Republic Factory: DavidoffBox: Sold in 12 count boxes.Release: 2005?Availability: Regular Production Size: 4.9x54, Perfecto. Wrapper: Sandy/Almond, silky smooth with mostly tiny veins. … Continue reading 613. Zino Platinum Scepter Chubby
588. Joya de Nicaragua Antaño Connecticut Toro
Gifted by a friend. Location: This review was made indoors in Mellgrens Fine Tobacco's cigar lounge.Information:Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut ShadeBinder: NicaraguaFiller: NicaraguaSize: 6x50, Toro. Wrapper: Nutty, oily and silky smooth with tiny veins. Construction: Fairly firm and even when lightly squeezed. Cold draw: Hay and a slight sweetness.1st third: Starts with a creamy milk chocolate, whipped … Continue reading 588. Joya de Nicaragua Antaño Connecticut Toro
520. Perdomo 10th Anniversary Connecticut Robusto
Supplied by Mellgrens Fine Tobacco. Location: This review was made indoors in Mellgrens Fine Tobacco's cigar lounge. Information:Wrapper: Nicaraguan ConnecticutBinder: NicaraguaFiller: Nicaragua Size: 5x54, Robusto. Wrapper: Nutty, silky smooth with tiny veins. Construction: Firm even feel when lightly squeezed. Cold draw: Hay and cedarwood. 1st third: Starts with a toasted bread, newly ground coffee and … Continue reading 520. Perdomo 10th Anniversary Connecticut Robusto
505. Debonaire Daybreak Sagita Connecticut Aged 2017
Gifted by Philip Zanghi III, owner of Debonaire Cigars. Location: This review was made indoors in Mellgrens Fine Tobacco's cigar lounge. Information:Wrapper: Ecuadorian ConnecticutBinder: Dominican Republic San VincenteFiller: Nicaragua & Dominican Republic Piloto Cubano Size: 5.5x38, Sagita (Petit Lancero). Wrapper: Nutty, silky smooth with tiny veins. Construction: Medium firm and even when lightly squeezed. Cold … Continue reading 505. Debonaire Daybreak Sagita Connecticut Aged 2017
487. Leaf by Oscar Connecticut Toro Aged 2014
Bought at Kind Cigars in 2014. Location: This review was made indoors in Mellgrens Fine Tobacco's cigar lounge. Information:Wrapper: Honduras ConnecticutBinder: HondurasFiller: Honduras Size: 6x52, Toro. Wrapper: Nutty, smooth with small veins. Construction: Firm even feel when lightly squeezed. Cold draw: Sweet wheat biscuits. 1st third: Starts with a milk chocolate, hazelnut and medium roasted … Continue reading 487. Leaf by Oscar Connecticut Toro Aged 2014
481. Jas Sum Kral Tyrannical Buc Connecticut Magnum 48
Gifted by Riste Riatevski, owner of Jas Sum Kral. Location: This review was made indoors in Mellgrens Fine Tobacco's cigar lounge. Information:Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade.Binder: Nicaraguan Jalapa.Filler: USA Pennsylvania & Nicaraguan Condega, Estelí. Size: 4x48, Short Robusto (Magnum). Wrapper: Milk chocolate, smooth feeling with tiny veins. Construction: Firm even feel when lightly squeezed. Cold draw: … Continue reading 481. Jas Sum Kral Tyrannical Buc Connecticut Magnum 48
446. Rocky Patel 2006 San Andreas Toro
Gifted by Kolja Kukuk, Managing Director of Europe for Rocky Patel Cigars. Location: This review was made indoors in Mellgrens Fine Tobacco's cigar lounge. Information:Wrapper: Mexican San AndrésBinder: Connecticut BroadleafFiller: Nicaragua Size: 6.5x52, Toro. Wrapper: Earthy, rough with tiny veins. Construction: Firm even feel when lightly squeezed. Cold draw: Manure and cedarwood. 1st third: Starts … Continue reading 446. Rocky Patel 2006 San Andreas Toro
423. Jas Sum Kral Tyrannical Buc Connecticut Dobles 50
Gifted by Riste Riatevski, owner of Jas Sum Kral. Location: This review was made indoors in Mellgrens Fine Tobacco's cigar lounge. Information: Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade. Binder: Nicaraguan Jalapa. Filler: USA Pennsylvania & Nicaraguan Condega, Estelí. Size: 6.5x50, Toro (Dobles). Wrapper: Milk chocolate, oily and smooth with tiny veins. Construction: Firm even feel when lightly … Continue reading 423. Jas Sum Kral Tyrannical Buc Connecticut Dobles 50
419. Saga Solaz Churchill
Gifted by Jean-Michel Louis, Brand Ambassador and In-house Belgian at De Los Reyes Cigars. Location: This review was made indoors in Mellgrens Fine Tobacco's cigar lounge. Information: Wrapper: Ecuadorian Shade Claro Connecticut. Binder: Dominican Blend. Filler: Dominican Criollo, Olor & Piloto Cubano. Size: 7x48, Churchill. Wrapper: Nutty, silky smooth with tiny veins. Construction: Firm even … Continue reading 419. Saga Solaz Churchill
406. Principle Aviator Series Grande Piramide
Gifted by Darren Cioffi owner of Principle Cigars. Location: This review was made indoors in Mellgrens Fine Tobacco's cigar lounge. Information: Wrapper: Brazilian Cubra. Binder: Dominican Republic. Filler: Dominican Republic, Nicaragua, Peru, USA Pennsylvania & Connecticut Broadleaf. Size: 7.5x60, Grande Piramide. Wrapper: Milk chocolate, oily and silky smooth with small veins. Construction: Firm even feel … Continue reading 406. Principle Aviator Series Grande Piramide
387. E.P. Carrillo Elite Series New Wave Connecticut Brillantes Robusto
Gifted by Emmanuel Diaz, Marketing Coordinator for E.P. Carrillo Cigars. Location: This review was made indoors in Mellgrens Fine Tobacco's cigar lounge. Information: Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut. Binder: Dominican Connecticut Broadleaf. Filler: Nicaraguan and Dominican. Made in the Dominican Republic. Size: 5x50, Robusto. Wrapper: Light milk chocolate, oily and silky smooth with tiny veins. Construction: Firm … Continue reading 387. E.P. Carrillo Elite Series New Wave Connecticut Brillantes Robusto
381. Jas Sum Kral Tyrannical Buc Connecticut Generosos 40
Gifted by Riste Riatevski, owner of Jas Sum Kral. Location: This review was made indoors in Mellgrens Fine Tobacco's cigar lounge. Information: Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade. Binder: Nicaraguan Jalapa. Filler: USA Pennsylvania & Nicaraguan Condega, Estelí. Size: 5.5x40, Corona Extra (Generosos). Wrapper: Milk chocolate, smooth feeling with tiny veins. Construction: Firm even feel when lightly … Continue reading 381. Jas Sum Kral Tyrannical Buc Connecticut Generosos 40
327. Blanco Liga Exclusiva De Familia Connecticut Shade Salomon
Gifted by Srecko Pavicevic, owner of Global Cigar. Location: This review was made indoors in Mellgrens cigar lounge. Information: Wrapper: Connecticut Shade, U.S. Seed (Honduran) Binder: Nicaraguan. Filler: Nicaraguan. Blanco & Plasencia families manufacture Blanco Cigars at one of Plasencia’s five factories located in Estelí, Nicaragua. Size: 6x54, Salomones. Wrapper: Light almond, oily and silky … Continue reading 327. Blanco Liga Exclusiva De Familia Connecticut Shade Salomon
291. La Aurora Black Lion Connecticut Robusto
Store bought at Mellgrens Fine Tobacco. Location: This review was made indoors in Mellgrens cigar lounge. Information: Wrapper: Ecuador. Binder: Ecuador. Filler: Cibao Valley (Dominican Republic) and Nicaragua. Size: 5x50, Robusto. Wrapper: Nutty shade and silky-smooth with tiny veins. Construction: Fairly firm and even when lightly squeezed. Cold draw: Light note of dried fruits and … Continue reading 291. La Aurora Black Lion Connecticut Robusto
286. El Viejo Continente Connecticut Toro
Gifted by Benjamin George, owner of Puros.se. Location: This review was made indoors in Mellgrens cigar lounge. Information: Tobacco from Nicaragua. Size: 6x55, Toro. Wrapper: Light nutty shade, oily and silky-smooth with tiny veins. Construction: Firm even feel when lightly squeezed. Cold draw: Light wood note. 1st third: Starts with a sweet round tone of … Continue reading 286. El Viejo Continente Connecticut Toro
263. La Galera Connecticut Tabaquero Presidente
From my own collection. Location: This review was made indoors in Mellgrens cigar lounge. Information: La Galera Connecticut cigars are Jose "Jochy" Blanco's homage to the soul of the cigar factory: "la Galera" is the roller's room, the heart of the action. And it's Jochy's factory, Tabacalera Palma, that's been responsible for a slew of … Continue reading 263. La Galera Connecticut Tabaquero Presidente
253. Blanco Liga Exclusiva De Familia Connecticut Shade Robusto
Store bought at Mellgrens Fine Tobacco. Location: This review was made indoors in Mellgrens cigar lounge. Information: Blanco & Plasencia families manufacture Blanco Cigars at one of Plasencia’s five factories located in Estelí, Nicaragua. This factory is one of the most opulent and beautiful factories in all of Central America and is commonly referred to … Continue reading 253. Blanco Liga Exclusiva De Familia Connecticut Shade Robusto
210. San Jerónimo Connecticut Robusto
Gifted by Gaby Kafie, owner of Kafie 1901 Cigars. Location: This review was made indoors in a cigar lounge. Wrapper: Milk chocolate, smooth and oily with tiny veins. Construction: Firm even feel all over. Cold draw: Light wood notes and hay. 1st third: Starts with a light wood and nutty after note. There's a light … Continue reading 210. San Jerónimo Connecticut Robusto
206. Kafie 1901 Connecticut Robusto
Gifted by Gaby Kafie, owner of Kafie 1901 Cigars. Location: This review was made indoors in a cigar lounge. Wrapper: Light nutty brown, oily and smooth feel with tiny veins. Construction: Firm even feel. Cold draw: Hay. 1st third: Starts with a nutty medium roasted coffee note, followed by a light wood tone and a … Continue reading 206. Kafie 1901 Connecticut Robusto