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Connecticut

Workhorse Connecticut is a medium strength cigar made in Nicaragua. It pairs Connecticut wrapper. The catalog lists 3 sizes, from 5 × 60 to 7 × 50.

Maker
Workhorse
Wrapper
Connecticut
Country
Nicaragua
Strength
medium
Sizes
3 · 5 × 60 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

Workhorse Connecticut uses a 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 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

3 in the catalog

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Workhorse Connecticut questions

What does Workhorse Connecticut taste like?

Workhorse Connecticut uses a 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 Workhorse Connecticut?

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

Is Workhorse 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 Workhorse Connecticut made?

Workhorse Connecticut is made in Nicaragua, according to manufacturer and trade sources.

What wrapper does Workhorse Connecticut use?

Workhorse Connecticut uses a Connecticut wrapper. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.

What sizes does Workhorse Connecticut come in?

The CigarMind catalog lists 3 sizes: Toro (6 × 50), Churchill (7 × 50) and Robusto Gordo (5 × 60). Each size has its own page with the full blend.

How long does it take to smoke Workhorse 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 Workhorse 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 Workhorse Connecticut?

Cigars with a similar build include My Father Connecticut, Southern Draw Rose of Sharon Desert Rose and Tatuaje Cabaiguan Guapos. They share Connecticut shade wrapper, medium strength, made in Nicaragua. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.