Start with the wrapper and you get the point fast: Connecticut Shade keeps Cuesta Rey Centenario Pyramid No. 9 smooth, mellow on the palate, and gently rich with notes of cream, toast, sweet wood, and a faint nutty edge. Rolled in the Dominican Republic for the Cuesta Rey Centenario line, this medium-bodied pyramid carries classic elegance and a clean, easy balance all the way through.