Gran Habano
Connecticut No. 1
Gran Habano Connecticut No. 1 is a mild-medium strength cigar made in Honduras at G.R. Tabacaleras Unidas. It pairs Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper; Nicaraguan binder; Nicaraguan filler. The catalog lists 5 sizes, from 4½ × 50 to 7 × 48.
- Maker
- Gran Habano
- Wrapper
- Ecuadorian Connecticut
- Binder
- Nicaraguan
- Filler
- Nicaraguan
- Country
- Honduras
- Factory
- G.R. Tabacaleras Unidas
- Strength
- mild-medium
- Sizes
- 5 · 4½ × 50 to 7 × 48
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsGran Habano Connecticut No. 1 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 Gran Habano Connecticut No. 1 taste like?
Gran Habano Connecticut No. 1 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 Gran Habano Connecticut No. 1?
Gran Habano Connecticut No. 1 is listed as mild-medium strength. Mild to medium: an easy daytime smoke and a gentle step up from a first cigar.
Is Gran Habano Connecticut No. 1 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 Gran Habano Connecticut No. 1 made?
Gran Habano Connecticut No. 1 is made in Honduras at G.R. Tabacaleras Unidas, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Gran Habano Connecticut No. 1 use?
Gran Habano Connecticut No. 1 uses an Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper over a Nicaraguan binder, with Nicaraguan filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Gran Habano Connecticut No. 1 come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 5 sizes: Corona (6 × 44), Churchill (7 × 48), Rothschild (4½ × 50), Robusto (5 × 52) and Gran Robusto (6 × 54). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Gran Habano Connecticut No. 1?
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 Gran Habano Connecticut No. 1?
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 Gran Habano Connecticut No. 1?
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.