Kafie 1901
Connecticut
Kafie 1901 Connecticut is a mild-medium strength cigar made in Dominican Republic. It pairs Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper; Dominican binder; Dominican and Nicaraguan filler. The catalog lists 3 sizes, from 5 × 50 to 6 × 58.
- Maker
- Kafie 1901
- Wrapper
- Ecuadorian Connecticut
- Binder
- Dominican
- Filler
- Dominican and Nicaraguan
- Country
- Dominican Republic
- Strength
- mild-medium
- Sizes
- 3 · 5 × 50 to 6 × 58
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsKafie 1901 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 25 min for a 5.75-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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matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factoryKafie 1901 Connecticut questions
What does Kafie 1901 Connecticut taste like?
Kafie 1901 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 Kafie 1901 Connecticut?
Kafie 1901 Connecticut is listed as mild-medium strength. Mild to medium: an easy daytime smoke and a gentle step up from a first cigar.
Is Kafie 1901 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 Kafie 1901 Connecticut made?
Kafie 1901 Connecticut is made in Dominican Republic, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Kafie 1901 Connecticut use?
Kafie 1901 Connecticut uses an Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper over a Dominican binder, with Dominican and Nicaraguan filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Kafie 1901 Connecticut come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 3 sizes: Robusto (5 × 50), Toro (5¾ × 54) and Gran Toro (6 × 58). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Kafie 1901 Connecticut?
For a 5.75-inch size, plan on about 1 hour to 1 h 25 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 Kafie 1901 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 Kafie 1901 Connecticut?
Cigars with a similar build include Ashton Cabinet Selection, Diamond Crown Classic and Cuesta-Rey Centenario. They share Connecticut shade wrapper, mild-medium strength, made in Dominican Republic. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.