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El Burro Connecticut

Sinistro El Burro Connecticut is a medium-full strength cigar made in Dominican Republic at Tabacalera El Artista. It pairs Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper; U.S. (American) binder; Dominican Republic, Nicaragua & Pennsylvania Broadleaf filler. The catalog lists 4 sizes, from 5 × 52 to 60 × 60.

Maker
Sinistro
Wrapper
Ecuadorian Connecticut
Binder
U.S. (American)
Filler
Dominican Republic, Nicaragua & Pennsylvania Broadleaf
Country
Dominican Republic
Factory
Tabacalera El Artista
Strength
medium-full
Sizes
4 · 5 × 52 to 60 × 60

Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.

What it tastes like

what the wrapper usually brings

Sinistro El Burro 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 to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
  • 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

4 in the catalog

What to try next

matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factory

Sinistro El Burro Connecticut questions

What does Sinistro El Burro Connecticut taste like?

Sinistro El Burro 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 Sinistro El Burro Connecticut?

Sinistro El Burro Connecticut is listed as medium-full strength. Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.

Is Sinistro El Burro Connecticut good for beginners?

It is a stronger cigar. Most newer smokers are better served starting milder and working up to it. Smoke it slowly, a puff a minute or so, and do not inhale.

Where is Sinistro El Burro Connecticut made?

Sinistro El Burro Connecticut is made in Dominican Republic at Tabacalera El Artista, according to manufacturer and trade sources.

What wrapper does Sinistro El Burro Connecticut use?

Sinistro El Burro Connecticut uses an Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper over an U.S. (American) binder, with Dominican Republic, Nicaragua & Pennsylvania Broadleaf filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.

What sizes does Sinistro El Burro Connecticut come in?

The CigarMind catalog lists 4 sizes: Robusto (5 × 52), Toro (6 × 54), El Conico (5 × 60) and Presidente (60 × 60). Each size has its own page with the full blend.

How long does it take to smoke Sinistro El Burro 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 Sinistro El Burro 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 Sinistro El Burro Connecticut?

Cigars with a similar build include Villiger La Flor de Ynclan, AVO Syncro Nicaragua and Crowned Heads La Vereda. They share Connecticut shade wrapper, medium-full strength, made in Dominican Republic. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.