Cle Connecticut Toro Gordo

The Mildest in the CLE Portfolio

The CLE Connecticut by Christian Eiroa marks the third series he has launched under this label. However, it differs from previous CLE cigars as it is not designed as a Honduran puro. Instead, it features an Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade wrapper, while the other tobaccos are sourced from Honduras. These cigars are produced in the family-owned Tabacalera El Aladino. Christian started the CLE brand in his new Tabacalera, which is part of the distribution organization Tabacaleras Unidas. Since then, he has also created his own lines such as Eiroa, as well as various external projects like Asylum Cigars, Schizo, Wynwood, and EH Cigars.

Perfect for Beginners

The CLE Connecticut is available in four different vitolas and represents the mildest cigar in the CLE portfolio. In the first third, it presents creamy and fruity notes, occasionally accompanied by a subtle peppery tone. This cigar does not resemble the classic Connecticut cigars of the 1990s, which often offered only a papery and smoky flavor. The blend created by Christian is stronger, yet always remains pleasantly creamy.

The 11/18 format used in the CLE Connecticut may be familiar to some from earlier Camacho lines, where it was an irregularly shaped figurado format. Christian has reintroduced this special format in the CLE Connecticut, naming it in honor of his mother's birthday on November 18. A charming detail, don’t you think?

Tasting Report
Cigar exterior: fine-veined, light, slightly oily wrapper
Cigar interior: medium-firm rolling
Smoke: creamy with medium smoke volume
Flavor: cream, sweetness, fruit, pepper, wood
Burn: good burn behavior.