The 5 Best Connecticut Cigars

Through the ages, some of the most effortlessly enjoyable cigars in the world have been those endowed with Connecticut wrapper leaves. Whether it’s the old-fashioned Connecticut River Valley-grown variety or those derived from seeds planted in the potent soils of Ecuador and beyond, the creamy textures and rounded, mellow flavors of these famously smooth wrappers remain unmatched. Check out these lesser-known Connecticut-blessed cigars that are well worthy of your attention.

CLE PCA 2023

Full of flavor and shrouded in mystery, the limited edition CLE PCA 2023 is hard to come by due to its limited allocations to PCA attendees. Though not many details about the blend have been revealed to the public, those lucky enough to experience it can be certain of two things – 1) its Connecticut wrapper leaf is of flawless specimen, and 2) its creamy, relaxing flavors are to be savored.

Mr. Desflorado by Sinistro

With bright and sweet character defined by its distinct woody and silky taste, Mr. Desflorado is a gentleman of intriguing sophistication. This medium-bodied entry from the California-based Sinistro Cigars combines a pink-hued Connecticut Desflorado wrapper with an authentic Cameroon binder and an amazing trio of filler components from the Dominican Republic, Colombia, and Nicaragua to conjure up its smooth and nuanced flavors. Carefully cultivated and rolled with great precision, this blend is exceptionally unique.

Omar Ortez Connecticut

Covered in a cool Connecticut leaf grown in Ecuador, the Omar Ortez Connecticut adds simple, stunning satisfaction to the brand’s legendary cigar lineup. Expect a creamy and woody smoke with highlights of cedar, earth, and cinnamon delivered with an impressive degree of balance, but you definitely wouldn’t expect to pay as little as $4.94/stick.

Girls, Guns, Gold Lancero by Caldwell Crafted & Curated

Gaudy on the outside, the true essence of the Girls, Guns, & Gold Lancero by Caldwell Crafted & Curated is pure class. Rolled in the ever-elegant lancero format, these sleek stogies spin an undisclosed recipe of interior tobaccos into a remarkable smoke of smooth complexity. Creamy in tones of cedar and flecked with hints of spice, these gorgeous 7 1/4 x 38 sticks add easygoing excellence to any humidor.

Prodigy Connecticut by Rocky Patel

Combining a solid mellow-medium body with its parade of subtle and woody tasting notes, the Prodigy Connecticut strikes a superb balance of creamy and rich characteristics. Thanks to its pairing of an exceptional Connecticut leaf with a precise mix of tobaccos from Rocky’s Honduran and Nicaraguan farms, this particularly chill iteration of the Prodigy presents lush, laidback taste from start to finish.