Flores y Rodriguez Connecticut Valley Reserve Maduro

PDR Cigars' Abe Flores wanted a smoke that felt "more nuanced," noting that the dark, oily Connecticut Broadleaf used here "gave it a ton of flavor with just the right amount of weight." Flores y Rodriguez Connecticut Valley Reserve Maduro surrounds a blend of Dominican Corojo, Criollo '98, and Condega-grown Nicaraguan fillers framed by dual Ecuador Corojo and Nicaraguan Habano binders.

Full-bodied and marvelously complex, the blend issues base flavors of mocha, cedar, and peppery spice while notes of sweet chocolate, coffee, and roasted nuts weave their way through the finish. Offered in 4 shapes and presented in jars of 19, these lean a little pricey but guarantee to turn your usual lounge visit into an impressive session. Treat yourself to the Reserve.