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Aladino Connecticut Robusto: A Budget Staple

Aficionado Knowledge: Country of Origin: Honduras Company: JRE Tobacco Farm (founded by Julio R Eiroa) Release Date: 4/22/2019 Production: Regular Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut Binder: Honduras Filler: Honduras MSRP: $7.99-9.99 A prior caveat:      Before I can start this review I have to be candid. The Aladino Connecticut was the first cigar I ever smoked. I absolutely adore this cigar, and I have smoked more Aladino CT in their Robusto size than I would care to count. That being said, I will try to be as objective as possible with this review.       Real time review:     Right off of the bat the Aladino Connecticut has a noticeably light wrapper. The wrapper is a light tan color with tight veins. In my experience this cigar is firm with a nice spring in its give. The unlit foot smells sweetly of vanilla, vegetal earth, toast and a hint of hay. This cigar is very easy to toast and light and holds heat very well. The initial full draw is light and noticeably nutty. The flavor profile