Casa de Garcia Toro Connecticut Cigars - Box of 20

A creamy, mellow 5.5-inch Toro for easy, unhurried smoking, at about $2.45 a cigar.

Casa de Garcia Toro Connecticut is the middle size of the Connecticut line in the Casa de Garcia range. It carries a light brown Connecticut wrapper over a smooth binder and Dominican and Honduran long filler, hand-rolled in the Dominican Republic. A box holds 20 cigars, priced at $48.99 against an $81.65 list price, which works out to roughly $2.45 per cigar.

At 5.5 inches with a 50 ring gauge, it gives you about three-quarters of an inch more than the Robusto and a more relaxed session. Retail descriptions list wood, nuts, sweetness and creamy notes in a mild-to-medium profile. One reviewer picked out cinnamon spice and a creamy finish and called it the best two-dollar cigar he had tried. Others call it a solid, no-pretensions everyday smoke, good for casual hours such as gardening or a weekend afternoon.

It is a value cigar, so quality varies. Reviewers praise the smooth, balanced flavor and the price. Some also report hard draws or poorly rolled cigars with loose tobacco, so inspect the cigars when the box arrives.

What to expect:

1. Opening: cream and light sweetness from the Connecticut wrapper
2. Middle: nuts, wood and a touch of cinnamon-style spice
3. Finish: a smooth, creamy close

Who it suits:

1. Smokers who want a longer mild cigar than the Robusto
2. Anyone who wants a weekend or after-lunch cigar they do not have to think about
3. Buyers who smoke regularly and care about price per cigar

For the shorter version, see the Robusto Connecticut. For a darker wrapper in the same size, see the Toro Maduro. For an even longer smoke, try the Churchill Connecticut. More boxes are in our premium cigar collection.

For adults 21+ only. Contains nicotine, which is addictive.

Flavor progression:

1. First third: cream, light sweetness, nuts
2. Second third: wood, cinnamon-style spice, mellow body
3. Final third: smooth, creamy finish

Notes are from retailer and reviewer descriptions, not from the manufacturer.

Key Features:

1. Brand: Casa de Garcia (Altadis USA)
2. Line: Connecticut, Toro
3. Size: 5.5 x 50
4. Wrapper: Connecticut
5. Filler: Dominican Republic and Honduras, long filler
6. Origin: Dominican Republic (hand-rolled)
7. Strength: Mild to medium
8. Packaging: Box of 20
9. Price: $48.99 (list $81.65, 40% off), about $2.45 per cigar
10. Shipping: Same-day shipping available, free on orders of $200+