From the catalog · Nicaragua

Famous Smokes Connecticut

Medium strengthRobusto · 5" × 50Connecticut Shade wrapper · NicaraguaUnder $5

Famous Smokes Connecticut is a medium cigar from Nicaragua with a Connecticut Shade wrapper. Offered in 3 sizes, from 5 to 6 inches and ring gauges of 50 to 60. Shapes include Robusto, Gordo, and Toro. Typical retail is under $5. Connecticut shade wrappers are commonly linked to milder, creamier character in the smoke. Medium-strength cigars are generally suited to a wide range of smoking sessions. Nicaraguan cigars are frequently built with assertive, full-bodied blends.

FAMOUS
Robusto5 × 50 · drawn to scale

At a glance

Spec sheet

Brand
Famous
Line
Smokes Connecticut
Wrapper
Connecticut Shade
Origin
Nicaragua
Strength
Medium
Price range
Under $5
Vitolas
3

The wrapper

Connecticut Shade

  1. Candela
  2. Claro
  3. Colorado Claro
  4. Colorado
  5. Colorado Maduro
  6. Maduro
  7. Oscuro

A Connecticut Shade wrapper typically sits at Claro to Colorado Claro on the scale. Shade varies with the harvest and the box, and it describes color, not strength. How wrapper shades work →

Vitolas

Every size, side by side

3 formats in the catalog.

Robusto5 × 50
Toro6 × 50
Gordo6 × 60
Drawn to scale from the catalog’s length and ring gauge.
ShapeLengthRing gauge
Robusto5"50
Toro6"50
Gordo6"60

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FAQ

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How strong is the Famous Smokes Connecticut?

The Famous Smokes Connecticut is logged in the catalog as a medium-strength Nicaragua cigar.

Where is the Famous Smokes Connecticut made?

The catalog lists the Famous Smokes Connecticut with an origin of Nicaragua.

What wrapper does the Famous Smokes Connecticut use?

The Famous Smokes Connecticut uses a Connecticut Shade wrapper.

What sizes does the Famous Smokes Connecticut come in?

The catalog records 3 vitolas spanning 5 to 6 inches and ring gauges 50 to 60 for the Famous Smokes Connecticut.

How much does the Famous Smokes Connecticut cost?

Typical retail for the Famous Smokes Connecticut falls in the Under $5 range. Cigarista doesn't sell cigars, we track them.