Southern Draw
QuickDraw Connecticut
Southern Draw QuickDraw Connecticut is a mild-medium strength cigar made in Nicaragua at Tabacalera AJ Fernandez Cigars de Nicaragua. It pairs Ecuador (Connecticut) wrapper; Nicaraguan binder; Nicaragua (Estelí & Condega) filler. The catalog lists 4 sizes, from 4½ × 44 to 5½ × 40.
- Maker
- Southern Draw
- Wrapper
- Ecuador (Connecticut)
- Binder
- Nicaraguan
- Filler
- Nicaragua (Estelí & Condega)
- Country
- Nicaragua
- Factory
- Tabacalera AJ Fernandez Cigars de Nicaragua
- Strength
- mild-medium
- Sizes
- 4 · 4½ × 44 to 5½ × 40
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsSouthern Draw QuickDraw 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 50 minutes to 1 h 15 min for a 5-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, factorySouthern Draw QuickDraw Connecticut questions
What does Southern Draw QuickDraw Connecticut taste like?
Southern Draw QuickDraw 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 Southern Draw QuickDraw Connecticut?
Southern Draw QuickDraw Connecticut is listed as mild-medium strength. Mild to medium: an easy daytime smoke and a gentle step up from a first cigar.
Is Southern Draw QuickDraw 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 Southern Draw QuickDraw Connecticut made?
Southern Draw QuickDraw Connecticut is made in Nicaragua at Tabacalera AJ Fernandez Cigars de Nicaragua, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Southern Draw QuickDraw Connecticut use?
Southern Draw QuickDraw Connecticut uses an Ecuador (Connecticut) wrapper over a Nicaraguan binder, with Nicaragua (Estelí & Condega) filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Southern Draw QuickDraw Connecticut come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 4 sizes: Short Panatela (5½ × 40), Petit Corona (4½ × 44), Corona Gorda (5 × 46) and Corona Gorda (46 x 5) (5 × 46). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Southern Draw QuickDraw Connecticut?
For a 5-inch size, plan on about 50 minutes to 1 h 15 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 Southern Draw QuickDraw 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 Southern Draw QuickDraw Connecticut?
Cigars with a similar build include AJ Fernandez New World Connecticut, RoMa Craft Intemperance EC XVIII and Drew Estate ACID Blue. They share Connecticut shade wrapper, mild-medium strength, made in Nicaragua, same factory. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.