The Oscar Connecticut Toro
STRENGTH: •••
SIZE: 52 x 152mm (6”)
PRICE: $ 12.9 | € 14.5
TIME: 1h10min
COUNTRY: Honduras
WRAPPER: Honduras
BINDER: Honduras
FILLER: Honduras, Nicaragua
The Oscar Connecticut line was introduced last year and is the third blend under “The Oscar” cigar lines. What’s uncommon is that the Connecticut-seed wrapper is cultivated in Honduras. This cigar bridges the gap between a classic Connecticut-wrapped smoke, smooth and balanced, and a modern one that is complex, layered, and full of flavor.
The first third reveals pepper, citrus, and wood aromas. A subtle creamy sweetness comes through later, with leather and honey also joining. Espresso and earth notes appear in the finale, adding a pleasant bitterness toward the end.
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