Balmoral
Añejo XO Connecticut
Balmoral Añejo XO Connecticut is a medium strength cigar made in Dominican Republic at Agio Caribbean Tobacco Company. It pairs Connecticut Shade wrapper; Ecuadorian Sumatra binder; Brazilian, Dominican and Pennsylvania filler. The catalog lists 5 sizes, from 4¼ × 48 to 6¼ × 52.
- Maker
- Balmoral
- Wrapper
- Connecticut Shade
- Binder
- Ecuadorian Sumatra
- Filler
- Brazilian, Dominican and Pennsylvania
- Country
- Dominican Republic
- Factory
- Agio Caribbean Tobacco Company
- Strength
- medium
- Sizes
- 5 · 4¼ × 48 to 6¼ × 52
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsBalmoral Añejo XO Connecticut uses a Connecticut Shade wrapper. Connecticut shade wrappers tend toward cream, cedar, nuts and a light, smooth finish. That is the leaf's general character, not a tasting note for this cigar.
How to smoke it
rules of thumb- Time: plan on about 1 hour to 1 h 30 min for a 5.875-inch size.
- When: Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
- Pair with: coffee with cream, a light beer, or a sparkling wine.
- Pace: about a puff a minute keeps it cool and lets the flavors change from third to third. Do not inhale.
- Before lighting: cut just above the cap line, toast the foot evenly, and take a cold draw to check it.
Sizes
5 in the catalogWhat to try next
matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factoryBalmoral Añejo XO Connecticut questions
What does Balmoral Añejo XO Connecticut taste like?
Balmoral Añejo XO Connecticut uses a Connecticut Shade wrapper. Connecticut shade wrappers tend toward cream, cedar, nuts and a light, smooth finish. That is the leaf's general character, not a tasting note for this cigar; log a smoke in CigarMind to record your own.
How strong is Balmoral Añejo XO Connecticut?
Balmoral Añejo XO Connecticut is listed as medium strength. Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
Is Balmoral Añejo XO Connecticut good for beginners?
Usually, yes. Medium strength is manageable for most newer smokers who smoke slowly after eating. Smoke it slowly, a puff a minute or so, and do not inhale.
Where is Balmoral Añejo XO Connecticut made?
Balmoral Añejo XO Connecticut is made in Dominican Republic at Agio Caribbean Tobacco Company, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Balmoral Añejo XO Connecticut use?
Balmoral Añejo XO Connecticut uses a Connecticut Shade wrapper over an Ecuadorian Sumatra binder, with Brazilian, Dominican and Pennsylvania filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Balmoral Añejo XO Connecticut come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 5 sizes: Corona (5⅞ × 42), Petit Robusto FT (4¼ × 48), Gran Toro (6 × 52), Torpedo Mk52 (6¼ × 52) and Rothschild Masivo (5 × 55). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Balmoral Añejo XO Connecticut?
For a 5.875-inch size, plan on about 1 hour to 1 h 30 min. That is a rule of thumb of 10 to 15 minutes per inch at a relaxed pace, a puff about once a minute.
What drink goes with Balmoral Añejo XO Connecticut?
With a Connecticut shade wrapper, common pairings are coffee with cream, a light beer, or a sparkling wine. Match the drink's weight to the cigar's: lighter drinks for milder cigars, darker spirits for fuller ones.
What cigars are similar to Balmoral Añejo XO Connecticut?
Cigars with a similar build include Paul Garmirian Gourmet Series, Davidoff Aniversario and Arturo Fuente Rare Pink Vintage 1960. They share Connecticut shade wrapper, medium strength, made in Dominican Republic. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.