Jaime Garcia
Reserva Especial Connecticut
Jaime Garcia Reserva Especial Connecticut is a medium strength cigar made in Nicaragua at My Father Cigars. It pairs Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper; Nicaraguan binder; Nicaraguan filler. The catalog lists 4 sizes, from 5 × 50 to 7 × 50.
- Maker
- Jaime Garcia
- Wrapper
- Ecuadorian Connecticut
- Binder
- Nicaraguan
- Filler
- Nicaraguan
- Country
- Nicaragua
- Factory
- My Father Cigars
- Strength
- medium
- Sizes
- 4 · 5 × 50 to 7 × 50
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsJaime Garcia Reserva Especial 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: 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
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What does Jaime Garcia Reserva Especial Connecticut taste like?
Jaime Garcia Reserva Especial 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 Jaime Garcia Reserva Especial Connecticut?
Jaime Garcia Reserva Especial Connecticut is listed as medium strength. Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
Is Jaime Garcia Reserva Especial 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 Jaime Garcia Reserva Especial Connecticut made?
Jaime Garcia Reserva Especial Connecticut is made in Nicaragua at My Father Cigars, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Jaime Garcia Reserva Especial Connecticut use?
Jaime Garcia Reserva Especial Connecticut 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 Jaime Garcia Reserva Especial Connecticut come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 4 sizes: Robusto (5 × 50), Churchill (7 × 50), Toro (6 × 54) and Toro Gordo (6 × 60). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Jaime Garcia Reserva Especial 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 Jaime Garcia Reserva Especial 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 Jaime Garcia Reserva Especial Connecticut?
Cigars with a similar build include My Father Connecticut, Tatuaje Cabaiguan Guapos and La Aroma de Cuba Connecticut. They share Connecticut shade wrapper, medium strength, made in Nicaragua, same factory. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.