Description
Aladino Connecticut
Size: Robusto (5″ × 50), Toro (6″ × 50), Churchill (7″ × 48), Gordo (6″ × 60)
Vitola: Parejo
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade
Binder: Honduran (Corojo)
Fillers: Honduran (Corojo)
Flavor Notes: Sweet cream, cedar, white pepper, toasted almond, hay, vanilla, dry earth, buttered toast
Pairing Notes: Vanilla cappuccino, light rum, chamomile tea, shortbread cookies, almond milk latte
Manufacturer: JRE Tobacco Co. (produced at Las Lomas Factory, Honduras)
Privada Storytelling
The Aladino Connecticut is a study in subtlety from one of the most respected families in tobacco—the Eiroas. Julio R. Eiroa, the legendary force behind authentic Corojo, brings his signature touch to this Connecticut-wrapped blend, proving that light doesn't mean lacking. With a creamy Ecuadorian wrapper over 100% Honduran Corojo binder and filler, this cigar delivers balance, finesse, and heritage in equal measure. In Privada, it’s the cigar for those quiet mornings or reflective moments—the one you reach for when you want history, structure, and smoothness all wrapped into one.
Flavor Journey
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First third: Opens with sweet cream and cedar, kissed with white pepper and floral hay. Retrohale is light and clean.
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Mid-smoke: Notes of toasted almond and vanilla deepen the body. A buttery texture emerges with hints of dry earth.
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Final third: Gently builds with toast, soft spice, and creamy nuttiness. Finishes smooth and lightly peppered.
Why It Belongs in Privada
The Aladino Connecticut earns its place in Privada by showing what a true heritage farm can do with finesse. This isn’t a muted, one-note Connecticut—it’s layered, elegant, and unmistakably Eiroa. It gives newer smokers a welcoming path into complexity, while offering seasoned aficionados a nuanced and nostalgic experience. It’s the kind of cigar that doesn’t beg for attention—it simply keeps showing up in your humidor because it belongs there.