La Palina
Classic Connecticut
La Palina Classic Connecticut is a mild-medium strength cigar made in Dominican Republic. It pairs Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper; Dominican binder; Dominican, Nicaraguan filler. The catalog lists 3 sizes, from 5 × 52 to 7 × 48.
- Maker
- La Palina
- Wrapper
- Ecuadorian Connecticut
- Binder
- Dominican
- Filler
- Dominican, Nicaraguan
- Country
- Dominican Republic
- Strength
- mild-medium
- Sizes
- 3 · 5 × 52 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 bringsLa Palina Classic 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 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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matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factoryLa Palina Classic Connecticut questions
What does La Palina Classic Connecticut taste like?
La Palina Classic 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 La Palina Classic Connecticut?
La Palina Classic Connecticut is listed as mild-medium strength. Mild to medium: an easy daytime smoke and a gentle step up from a first cigar.
Is La Palina Classic 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 La Palina Classic Connecticut made?
La Palina Classic Connecticut is made in Dominican Republic, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does La Palina Classic Connecticut use?
La Palina Classic Connecticut uses an Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper over a Dominican binder, with Dominican, Nicaraguan filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does La Palina Classic Connecticut come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 3 sizes: Churchill (7 × 48), Toro (6¼ × 50) and Robusto (5 × 52). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke La Palina Classic 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 La Palina Classic 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 La Palina Classic 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.