Connecticut Wrapper Cigars

Connecticut wrapper cigars are some of the most popular around the world. The Connecticut River Valley is the home of two major types of cigar wrappers, Broadleaf and Shade. Although they grow side by side in the valley, Shade is smooth, while Broadleaf is generally darker and stronger. Shade plants are tall and slender, Broadleafs are short and stumpy. Connecticut Shade, as the name implies, is grown under shades made of nylon or cloth to filter off the sun’s rays. The process leads to the production of a thin, supple leaf with very thin veins. The leaf has a distinctive golden-brown color and a mild welcoming taste profile. Connecticut Broadleaf is grown in direct sunlight. They grow thick leaves with big veins coursing through them. The process of harvesting and aging also makes them quite expensive. However, it makes up for the price with its incredible taste, often described as having the best flavor.

The trademark of the Connecticut Shade wrapper is the creamy and approachable flavor profile it possesses. Usually there are notes of nuts, cedar, and coffee beans. This taste and its oily golden-brown sheen are factors that cigar aficionados love. The Broadleaf, on the other hand, has heavier flavors. When you smoke a cigar wrapped in Broadleaf, you'll taste minerals, leather, and bark. It is not subtle. You'll find Connecticut Shade wrappers in blends by premium brands like Davidoff, Macanudo, Ashton, Montecristo, and many high-quality cigars. Connecticut Broadleaf is present in blends like La Aurora Preferidos 1903 Edition Broadleaf and ACID Plush Robusto.

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