Here’s some news from General Cigar Co. about a new offering from Cohiba, their first Connecticut shade cigar. I gotta say, for an Ecuador Connecticut, it carries a pretty hefty price tag. I’m generally a fan of GCC and Sean Williams, but a cigar has to be pretty darned special to pry a $20 out of my wallet…and I’ve become a bit of a cigar snob of late.
The artisans of Cohiba are proud to unveil COHIBA CONNECTICUT, a super-premium release that marks an important milestone for the brand, as this is the first Cohiba to be wrapped in Connecticut Shade.
Cohiba Brand Ambassador Sean Williams said, “Our agronomists partnered with an independent grower in Ecuador’s Los Rios province to produce a silky and lustrous Ecuadoran Connecticut Shade wrapper. Unlike cloth-covered fields that shield the tobacco from the blistering sun in Connecticut, this special wrapper is grown beside Ecuador’s Vinces River and beneath the thick, natural cloud cover that blankets the region. The volcanic soil yielded a wrapper that was intentionally developed for its aesthetic qualities, with veins that are barely perceptible. Looks aside, the wrapper is ideal for blending, as it maximizes the filler and binder leaves.”
Brazilian Mata Fina and Dominican Piloto Cubano lend complexity to the blend, and Nicaraguan Jalapa enhances the strength of the cigar, while Dominican Olor adds depth to the smoke. A Mexican San Andrean binder complements the filler leaves and delivers optimal combustibility. This is a mild-to-medium-bodied smoke with a rich aroma and compelling notes of sweetness and spice.
Cohiba Connecticut is handcrafted by artisans at General Cigar Dominicana and is a full-time addition to the Cohiba portfolio. It will ship to retailers in early March and will be available in these four sizes:
Robusto (5.5” x 50); SRP per cigar $19.99; each box contains 20 cigars
Crystal Robusto (5” x 50); SRP per cigar $20.99; each box contains 10 cigars
Toro (6.25” x 52); SRP per cigar $21.99; each box contains 20 cigars
Gigante (6” x 60); SRP per cigar $22.99; each box contains 20 cigars
In support of Cohiba Connecticut, Sean Williams will visit fine cigar shops nationwide to share the blend with discerning cigar smokers.
For more information about Cohiba, please visit www.cohiba.com.
