Nomad Cigar Co.
Connecticut Fuerte
Nomad Cigar Co. Connecticut Fuerte is a mild-medium strength cigar made in Dominican Republic at Tabacalera L&V. It pairs Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper; Ecuadorian Habano binder; Dominican Republic & Nicaraguan filler. The catalog lists 6 sizes, from 5 × 50 to 7 × 38.
- Maker
- Nomad Cigar Co.
- Wrapper
- Ecuadorian Connecticut
- Binder
- Ecuadorian Habano
- Filler
- Dominican Republic & Nicaraguan
- Country
- Dominican Republic
- Factory
- Tabacalera L&V
- Strength
- mild-medium
- Sizes
- 6 · 5 × 50 to 7 × 38
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsNomad Cigar Co. Connecticut Fuerte 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
6 in the catalogWhat to try next
matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factoryNomad Cigar Co. Connecticut Fuerte questions
What does Nomad Cigar Co. Connecticut Fuerte taste like?
Nomad Cigar Co. Connecticut Fuerte 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 Nomad Cigar Co. Connecticut Fuerte?
Nomad Cigar Co. Connecticut Fuerte is listed as mild-medium strength. Mild to medium: an easy daytime smoke and a gentle step up from a first cigar.
Is Nomad Cigar Co. Connecticut Fuerte 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 Nomad Cigar Co. Connecticut Fuerte made?
Nomad Cigar Co. Connecticut Fuerte is made in Dominican Republic at Tabacalera L&V, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Nomad Cigar Co. Connecticut Fuerte use?
Nomad Cigar Co. Connecticut Fuerte uses an Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper over an Ecuadorian Habano binder, with Dominican Republic & Nicaraguan filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Nomad Cigar Co. Connecticut Fuerte come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 6 sizes: Lancero (7 × 38), Corona (5½ × 44), Robusto (5 × 50), Toro (6 × 52), Robusto Gordo (5½ × 54) and Belicoso (6¼ × 54). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Nomad Cigar Co. Connecticut Fuerte?
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 Nomad Cigar Co. Connecticut Fuerte?
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 Nomad Cigar Co. Connecticut Fuerte?
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.