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My Father Connecticut
My Father Connecticut is a medium strength cigar made in Nicaragua at My Father Cigars. It pairs Ecuador (Connecticut) wrapper; Nicaragua binder; Nicaragua filler. The catalog lists 8 sizes, from 5¼ × 52 to 7 × 50.
- Maker
- My Father
- Wrapper
- Ecuador (Connecticut)
- Binder
- Nicaragua
- Filler
- Nicaragua
- Country
- Nicaragua
- Factory
- My Father Cigars
- Strength
- medium
- Sizes
- 8 · 5¼ × 52 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 bringsMy Father Connecticut uses an Ecuador (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 My Father Connecticut taste like?
My Father Connecticut uses an Ecuador (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 My Father Connecticut?
My Father Connecticut is listed as medium strength. Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
Is My Father 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 My Father Connecticut made?
My Father Connecticut is made in Nicaragua at My Father Cigars, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does My Father Connecticut use?
My Father Connecticut uses an Ecuador (Connecticut) wrapper over a Nicaragua binder, with Nicaragua filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does My Father Connecticut come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 8 sizes: Corona (5½ × 44), Corona (5½ × 44), Corona Gorda (6 × 48), Churchill (7 × 50), Churchill (7 × 50), Robusto (5¼ × 52), Toro (6½ × 54) and Toro Gordo (6 × 60). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke My Father 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 My Father 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 My Father Connecticut?
Cigars with a similar build include Tatuaje Cabaiguan Guapos, Jaime Garcia Reserva Especial Connecticut 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.