Description
Cream of Connecticut Can
Size: 5 x 50
Vitola: Robusto
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut shade
Binder: Nicaraguan from Estelí
Fillers: Nicaraguan from Estelí
Flavor Notes: Honey, almond, cream, vanilla, toffee, cedar, white pepper
Pairing Notes: Chamomile tea, café con leche, buttery pastries
Manufacturer: Factory name not listed on card
Privada Storytelling
Cream of Connecticut Can is the buttery, elegant side of this series. The kind of Connecticut that feels handcrafted for mornings, reflection, and slow starts. This cigar radiates warmth the second you open the can. It smells like a bakery window at sunrise. Soft, inviting, gently sweet.
Connecticut is often misunderstood as mild and forgettable, but this blend shows what happens when you take high quality Ecuadorian shade, add aged Nicaraguan guts, and give it depth instead of watering it down. This is Connecticut growing up. Connecticut with confidence. A refined and creamy experience made for the smoker who appreciates subtlety with personality.
Flavor Journey
First Third: Roasted almond, light cream, soft cedar, and flickers of white pepper to keep things lively.
Second Third: Toasted caramel, warm vanilla, and creamy body with gentle spice beneath.
Final Third: Baking spice, honeyed cedar, and a clean milky finish.
Why It Belongs in Privada
Because Privada members know that Connecticut isn’t supposed to be boring. This is a perfect example of how to build elegance with complexity. It is smooth but never flat, flavorful without ever losing its velvet touch. A luxurious morning or early afternoon smoke that fits the Privada lifestyle.
Production Notes
Connecticut shade wrapper grown in Ecuador wrapped over Nicaraguan binder and filler from Estelí. Fermented for smoothness and blended for a creamy, aromatic draw.
Highlights
Elegant creamy profile
Morning friendly strength
Balanced sweetness with cedar and spice
A Connecticut with real character
