Connecticut Wrap's

10-03-2009, 10:10 AM

Im not big on connies at all, i like the full strength smokes 90% of the time.
However there is a time and place for something lighter and i have found some connies that i really enjoy, so if your a full on power head, but looking for something less for the AM or those times when you just need something lighter, i reccomend these:

601 black
Camacho Connecticut
Tabacos Baez

anyone else like the strong stuff and discovered any other connies that i or anyone else may like ? Please fill me in...

10-03-2009, 11:45 AM

this thread is going great! LOL

10-03-2009, 12:34 PM

i fell like i farted in church here with this one

NCRadioMan · 10-03-2009, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Red

601 black

The 601 Black is not a mild cigar by any means. The 601's all have the same filler but have a different wrapper.

The palate is freshest in the morning so I tend to smoke my favorite, no matter what the strength.

10-03-2009, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by NCRadioMan

The 601 Black is not a mild cigar by any means. The 601's all have the same filler but have a different wrapper.

The palate is freshest in the morning so I tend to smoke my favorite, no matter what the strength.

i think they are mild, i know that everyone does not...im just used to smoking power house sticks almost everytime i smoke...such as LFDs or the 601 green etc...

NCRadioMan · 10-03-2009, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Red

601 green etc...

But the only difference is the green and black is the wrapper. The wrapper can't magically make the blend mild.

10-03-2009, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by NCRadioMan

But the only difference is the green and black is the wrapper. The wrapper can't magically make the blend mild.

the blend is mild to start with....those cigars where designed to show case the wrappers...so yes the wrappers do determine the majoirty of that cigars flavor.... And im not saying its super mild..other wise i would not like it at all...but the wrapper does make a huge differnce on those cigars..they green label is fuuuuckn spicey as they get..the connie has some pepper true..but no where near the oscuro

VirtualSmitty · 10-03-2009, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Red

the blend is mild to start with....those cigars where designed to show case the wrappers...so yes the wrappers do determine the majoirty of that cigars flavor.... And im not saying its super mild..other wise i would not like it at all...but the wrapper does make a huge differnce on those cigars..they green label is fuuuuckn spicey as they get..the connie has some pepper true..but no where near the oscuro

That's very debatable.

pinotguy · 10-03-2009, 01:26 PM

Not sure if they're available anymore but the Cuban Diplomat was always a nice Conn. Shade wrapped smoke. These are/were a house blend for Phatash/Cigar King made by Pepin. Kind of similar to the 601's in that it used the same blend as the Havana Soul but the cover leaf was different.

elderboy02 · 10-03-2009, 02:06 PM

My favorite Connecticut is the Oliva Connecticut lonsdale. I didn't like the bigger RG Oliva Connecticut's, but the lonsdale is extremely good. I only have half a box left.

e-man67 · 10-03-2009, 02:13 PM

Perdomo 91 vintage ESV conny is very very good!

BlackIrish · 10-03-2009, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by e-man67

Perdomo 91 vintage ESV conny is very very good!

JJG · 10-03-2009, 02:45 PM

I think the 601 blacks are excellent. mild enough to nose inhale all day long but still very full flavored.

BlackIrish · 10-03-2009, 02:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Red

Im not big on connies at all, i like the full strength smokes 90% of the time.
However there is a time and place for something lighter and i have found some connies that i really enjoy, so if your a full on power head, but looking for something less for the AM or those times when you just need something lighter, i reccomend these:

601 black
Camacho Connecticut
Tabacos Baez

anyone else like the strong stuff and discovered any other connies that i or anyone else may like ? Please fill me in...

Pinar del Rio Clasico

poriggity · 10-03-2009, 04:17 PM

Red, you are a clown. My favorite Connectictuts:
Camacho
601 Black
Oliva Connecticut
Nub Connecticut

Scott

JJG · 10-03-2009, 05:04 PM

I have to agree that the wrapper doesn't really add anything to the strength or fullness of flavor. On the other hand, it's hard for me to believe that the green and black are the same blend aside from the wrapper. The greens and reds are just sooo strong and the blacks are incredibly smooth.

Scottw · 10-03-2009, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by JJG

I have to agree that the wrapper doesn't really add anything to the strength or fullness of flavor. On the other hand, it's hard for me to believe that the green and black are the same blend aside from the wrapper. The greens and reds are just sooo strong and the blacks are incredibly smooth.

I disagree unless you are speaking of this cigar specifically as I have never tried these sticks. The flavor in a cigar comes from the wrapper undoubtedly. Not saying if the binder and filler are **** and the wrapper is good that you will have a great cigar but the wrapper is key in the cigar.

NCRadioMan · 10-03-2009, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Scottw

I disagree unless you are speaking of this cigar specifically as I have never tried these sticks. The flavor in a cigar comes from the wrapper undoubtedly. Not saying if the binder and filler are **** and the wrapper is good that you will have a great cigar but the wrapper is key in the cigar.

I would disagree. I've smoked the same cigar (robusto) with and without a wrapper and it tasted the same. The blend is where the flavor comes from. Otherwise, you could just throw a bunch of leaves together without a thought and wrap it with a specific wrapper. But if you did that, it wouldn't taste too good.

PV1191 · 10-04-2009, 02:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NCRadioMan

The 601 Black is not a mild cigar by any means. The 601's all have the same filler but have a different wrapper.

The palate is freshest in the morning so I tend to smoke my favorite, no matter what the strength.

Quote:

Originally Posted by NCRadioMan

But the only difference is the green and black is the wrapper. The wrapper can't magically make the blend mild.

Quote:

Originally Posted by NCRadioMan

I would disagree. I've smoked the same cigar (robusto) with and without a wrapper and it tasted the same. The blend is where the flavor comes from. Otherwise, you could just throw a bunch of leaves together without a thought and wrap it with a specific wrapper. But if you did that, it wouldn't taste too good.

Sooooo....I'm confused............in your opinion does the wrapper make a difference?....or does it all taste like chicken?

VirtualSmitty · 10-03-2009, 06:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scottw

I disagree unless you are speaking of this cigar specifically as I have never tried these sticks. The flavor in a cigar comes from the wrapper undoubtedly. Not saying if the binder and filler are **** and the wrapper is good that you will have a great cigar but the wrapper is key in the cigar.

Really? How do explain the first gen H2000 leaf then? The wrappers were horrible, burned horrible, but the cigars still tasted pretty good. I'm also curious why you feel one leaf is more flavorful than the several that make up the filler

10-03-2009, 10:10 AM	#1
Red Guest Posts: n/a	Connecticut Wrap's Im not big on connies at all, i like the full strength smokes 90% of the time. However there is a time and place for something lighter and i have found some connies that i really enjoy, so if your a full on power head, but looking for something less for the AM or those times when you just need something lighter, i reccomend these: 601 black Camacho Connecticut Tabacos Baez anyone else like the strong stuff and discovered any other connies that i or anyone else may like ? Please fill me in...

10-03-2009, 11:45 AM	#2
Red Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Connecticut Wrap's this thread is going great! LOL

10-03-2009, 12:34 PM	#3
Red Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Connecticut Wrap's i fell like i farted in church here with this one

10-03-2009, 01:26 PM	#9
pinotguy Still Watching My Back Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 200 Trading: (13)	Re: Connecticut Wrap's Not sure if they're available anymore but the Cuban Diplomat was always a nice Conn. Shade wrapped smoke. These are/were a house blend for Phatash/Cigar King made by Pepin. Kind of similar to the 601's in that it used the same blend as the Havana Soul but the cover leaf was different.

10-03-2009, 02:06 PM	#10
elderboy02 Lets Go Buckeyes! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 12,509 Trading: (133)	Re: Connecticut Wrap's My favorite Connecticut is the Oliva Connecticut lonsdale. I didn't like the bigger RG Oliva Connecticut's, but the lonsdale is extremely good. I only have half a box left.

10-03-2009, 02:13 PM	#11
e-man67 Big Drunkin Monkey!! Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Eric Posts: 1,480 Trading: (29)	Re: Connecticut Wrap's Perdomo 91 vintage ESV conny is very very good!

10-03-2009, 02:45 PM	#13
JJG Have My Own Room Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Jeff Location: Houston Posts: 1,260 Trading: (4)	Re: Connecticut Wrap's I think the 601 blacks are excellent. mild enough to nose inhale all day long but still very full flavored.

10-03-2009, 04:17 PM	#15
poriggity Cigar Zombie Fo Life! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Location: Lake Arrowhead, Ca Posts: 806 Trading: (13)	Re: Connecticut Wrap's Red, you are a clown. My favorite Connectictuts: Camacho 601 Black Oliva Connecticut Nub Connecticut Scott __________________ Bearded Dad Blog

10-03-2009, 05:04 PM	#16
JJG Have My Own Room Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Jeff Location: Houston Posts: 1,260 Trading: (4)	Re: Connecticut Wrap's I have to agree that the wrapper doesn't really add anything to the strength or fullness of flavor. On the other hand, it's hard for me to believe that the green and black are the same blend aside from the wrapper. The greens and reds are just sooo strong and the blacks are incredibly smooth.