Cuesta Rey Centenario Connecticut Shade

Since 1884, Cuesta Rey has been one of the most storied names in premium cigars, and the Centenario line was created to honor that hundred-year legacy. J.C. Newman taps the Arturo Fuente tabacalera in the Dominican Republic to roll every stick, using Cuban-seed Dominican long-fillers and a Dominican binder that are aged an average of five years before a single cigar is assembled. The whole blend then rests another 120 days inside a cedar-lined humidor before it ships. That kind of patience shows up in the smoke.

Mild to medium in body, the Connecticut Shade wrapper brings a golden, satiny sheen and loads up the palate with toasted cedar, cream, roasted nuts, and a hint of cocoa. Light coffee and a touch of sweet spice linger on the finish. For the price, it would be hard to find a more polished, well-constructed smoke anywhere. Whether it's a morning coffee pairing or a relaxed afternoon on the porch, the Centenario always delivers. Add a box today.