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Victor Sinclair

Connecticut Yankee

Victor Sinclair Connecticut Yankee is a medium strength cigar made in Dominican Republic. It pairs Connecticut Havana Seed wrapper; Honduran binder; Dominican and Nicaraguan filler. The catalog lists 5 sizes, from 5½ × 50 to 7 × 50.

Maker
Victor Sinclair
Wrapper
Connecticut Havana Seed
Binder
Honduran
Filler
Dominican and Nicaraguan
Country
Dominican Republic
Strength
medium
Sizes
5 · 5½ × 50 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 brings

Victor Sinclair Connecticut Yankee uses a Connecticut Havana Seed 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

5 in the catalog

What to try next

matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factory

Victor Sinclair Connecticut Yankee questions

What does Victor Sinclair Connecticut Yankee taste like?

Victor Sinclair Connecticut Yankee uses a Connecticut Havana Seed 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 Victor Sinclair Connecticut Yankee?

Victor Sinclair Connecticut Yankee is listed as medium strength. Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.

Is Victor Sinclair Connecticut Yankee 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 Victor Sinclair Connecticut Yankee made?

Victor Sinclair Connecticut Yankee is made in Dominican Republic, according to manufacturer and trade sources.

What wrapper does Victor Sinclair Connecticut Yankee use?

Victor Sinclair Connecticut Yankee uses a Connecticut Havana Seed wrapper over a Honduran binder, with Dominican and Nicaraguan filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.

What sizes does Victor Sinclair Connecticut Yankee come in?

The CigarMind catalog lists 5 sizes: Robusto (5½ × 50), Toro (6 × 50), Churchill (7 × 50), Torpedo (6½ × 54) and Gordo (6 × 60). Each size has its own page with the full blend.

How long does it take to smoke Victor Sinclair Connecticut Yankee?

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 Victor Sinclair Connecticut Yankee?

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 Victor Sinclair Connecticut Yankee?

Cigars with a similar build include Paul Garmirian Gourmet Series, Davidoff Aniversario and Arturo Fuente Rare Pink Vintage 1960. They share Connecticut shade wrapper, medium strength, made in Dominican Republic. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.