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Connecticut
CLE Connecticut is a mild-medium strength cigar made in Honduras at Fabrica de Tabacos El Aladino (Danli. It pairs Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper; Honduran binder; Honduran filler. The catalog lists 5 sizes, from 4 × 40 to 6¼ × 60.
- Maker
- CLE
- Wrapper
- Ecuadorian Connecticut
- Binder
- Honduran
- Filler
- Honduran
- Country
- Honduras
- Factory
- Fabrica de Tabacos El Aladino (Danli
- Strength
- mild-medium
- Sizes
- 5 · 4 × 40 to 6¼ × 60
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsCLE Connecticut uses an Ecuadorian Connecticut 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 6-inch size.
- When: Mild to medium: an easy daytime smoke and a gentle step up from a first cigar.
- 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
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What does CLE Connecticut taste like?
CLE Connecticut uses an Ecuadorian Connecticut 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 CLE Connecticut?
CLE Connecticut is listed as mild-medium strength. Mild to medium: an easy daytime smoke and a gentle step up from a first cigar.
Is CLE Connecticut good for beginners?
Yes. It is listed as mild to mild-medium, which is where most smokers start. Smoke it slowly, a puff a minute or so, and do not inhale.
Where is CLE Connecticut made?
CLE Connecticut is made in Honduras at Fabrica de Tabacos El Aladino (Danli, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does CLE Connecticut use?
CLE Connecticut uses an Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper over a Honduran binder, with Honduran filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does CLE Connecticut come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 5 sizes: 40 x 4 (4 × 40), Robusto (50 x 5) (5 × 50), Toro (54 x 6) (6 × 54), Gordo (60 x 6) (6 × 60) and 11/18 (6¼ × 60). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke CLE Connecticut?
For a 6-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 CLE 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 CLE Connecticut?
Cigars with a similar build include 5 Vegas Gold, Gispert Classic and Camacho Connecticut. They share Connecticut shade wrapper, mild-medium strength, made in Honduras. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.