Victor Sinclair
Serie '55' Imperial Connecticut
Victor Sinclair Serie '55' Imperial Connecticut is a medium strength cigar made in Dominican Republic. It pairs Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade wrapper; Brazilian binder; Cuban-seed Nicaraguan, Panamanian and Dominican filler. The catalog lists 3 sizes, from 5½ × 52 to 6½ × 56.
- Maker
- Victor Sinclair
- Wrapper
- Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade
- Binder
- Brazilian
- Filler
- Cuban-seed Nicaraguan, Panamanian and Dominican
- Country
- Dominican Republic
- Strength
- medium
- Sizes
- 3 · 5½ × 52 to 6½ × 56
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsVictor Sinclair Serie '55' Imperial Connecticut uses an Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade 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 35 min for a 6.2-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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matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factoryVictor Sinclair Serie '55' Imperial Connecticut questions
What does Victor Sinclair Serie '55' Imperial Connecticut taste like?
Victor Sinclair Serie '55' Imperial Connecticut uses an Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade 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 Serie '55' Imperial Connecticut?
Victor Sinclair Serie '55' Imperial Connecticut is listed as medium strength. Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
Is Victor Sinclair Serie '55' Imperial 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 Victor Sinclair Serie '55' Imperial Connecticut made?
Victor Sinclair Serie '55' Imperial Connecticut is made in Dominican Republic, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Victor Sinclair Serie '55' Imperial Connecticut use?
Victor Sinclair Serie '55' Imperial Connecticut uses an Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade wrapper over a Brazilian binder, with Cuban-seed Nicaraguan, Panamanian and Dominican filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Victor Sinclair Serie '55' Imperial Connecticut come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 3 sizes: Robusto (5½ × 52), Toro (6.2 × 52) and Torpedo (6½ × 56). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Victor Sinclair Serie '55' Imperial Connecticut?
For a 6.2-inch size, plan on about 1 hour to 1 h 35 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 Serie '55' Imperial 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 Victor Sinclair Serie '55' Imperial Connecticut?
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.