Aganorsa Connecticut

When you want a Connecticut that actually has something to say, this one steps up. Aganorsa wraps Criollo '98 binder and Corojo filler, all grown on their own farms in Jalapa and Estelí, in a smooth Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade leaf. Made at the Aganorsa factory in Estelí, Nicaragua, it smokes mild to medium in body with a draw that never fights you.

Buttered toast and fresh cedar set the tone early. Citrus sweetness and nougat come through in the middle, with a quiet nudge of black pepper on the finish to remind you there's real Nicaraguan tobacco underneath that pale wrapper. This one works just as well at brunch as it does at the end of a long day. Add a few to your rotation today.