First puffs on the Metropolitan Connecticut Union land soft and creamy, like buttered toast with a little cocoa dust and a whisper of leather. This Rothschild runs 4 1/2 x 50 and comes from the Dominican Republic, with Ferio Tego and Quesada pairing Connecticut Shade over Dominican tobaccos for a mild profile. The shorter format keeps the flavor focused and handy for smokers who want classic Connecticut smoothness without a long sit-down.