Cohiba
Connecticut
Cohiba Connecticut is a mild-medium strength cigar made in Dominican Republic at General Cigar Dominicana. It pairs Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade wrapper; Mexican San Andrés binder; Brazilian Mata Fina, Dominican Piloto Cubano and Olor, Nicaraguan Jalapa filler. The catalog lists 4 sizes, from 5½ × 50 to 6½ × 52.
- Maker
- Cohiba
- Wrapper
- Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade
- Binder
- Mexican San Andrés
- Filler
- Brazilian Mata Fina, Dominican Piloto Cubano and Olor, Nicaraguan Jalapa
- Country
- Dominican Republic
- Factory
- General Cigar Dominicana
- Strength
- mild-medium
- Sizes
- 4 · 5½ × 50 to 6½ × 52
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsCohiba Connecticut uses an Ecuadorian 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 h 5 min to 1 h 35 min for a 6.25-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 Cohiba Connecticut taste like?
Cohiba Connecticut uses an Ecuadorian 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 Cohiba Connecticut?
Cohiba Connecticut is listed as mild-medium strength. Mild to medium: an easy daytime smoke and a gentle step up from a first cigar.
Is Cohiba 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 Cohiba Connecticut made?
Cohiba Connecticut is made in Dominican Republic at General Cigar Dominicana, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Cohiba Connecticut use?
Cohiba Connecticut uses an Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade wrapper over a Mexican San Andrés binder, with Brazilian Mata Fina, Dominican Piloto Cubano and Olor, Nicaraguan Jalapa filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Cohiba Connecticut come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 4 sizes: Robusto (5½ × 50), Toro (6¼ × 52), Toro (6½ × 52) and Gigante (6 × 60). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Cohiba Connecticut?
For a 6.25-inch size, plan on about 1 h 5 min to 1 h 35 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 Cohiba 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 Cohiba Connecticut?
Cigars with a similar build include Crowned Heads Las Maravillas, Macanudo Vintage 2010 and Primo del Rey Aniversario. They share Connecticut shade wrapper, mild-medium strength, made in Dominican Republic, same factory. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.