The Art of the Wrapper
Our Wrapper Portfolio:
Connecticut
Color: Light Golden (Claro)
Strength: Mild–Medium
Connecticut wrapper, typically grown in the United States or Ecuador under shade, is known for its smooth texture and light tone.
Flavor Profile:
• Creamy texture
• Cedar wood
• Fresh hay or dry grass
• Light nuts (such as almond)
• Subtle buttery sweetness
Recognized for its smooth and balanced character. Often considered an ideal morning cigar and well suited for beginners or those who prefer a lighter profile.
Sumatra Ecuador
Color: Copper–Rosado
Strength: Mild–Medium
Grown in Ecuador from Indonesian Sumatra seed, benefiting from humid and cloudy conditions.
Flavor Profile:
• Soft spice
• Light coffee or black tea
• Cedar
• Dry hay
• Mild natural sweetness
• Occasional cinnamon or nutmeg notes
Balanced and elegant, offering complexity without dominance. Suitable for morning or mid-day smoking, particularly for those who enjoy refined yet smooth flavor development.
Habano Rosado
Color: Copper with Rosado Tone
Strength: Medium–Full
A Habano seed wrapper processed to achieve a reddish copper hue.
Flavor Profile:
• Light white pepper at the start
• Leather
• Cedar
• Gradual caramel sweetness
• Occasional toasted bread or dry cocoa
A balanced profile between lighter and darker wrappers. Appropriate for afternoon or early evening smoking when a fuller yet controlled experience is desired.
Habano Natural
Color: Medium Brown (Colorado)
Strength: Medium–Full
Typically grown from Cuban-seed Habano in Nicaragua or Ecuador.
Flavor Profile:
• Black pepper and moderate spice
• Leather and cedar
• Natural tobacco sweetness
• Dark coffee finish
Often described as a classic Cuban-style profile outside of Cuba. Well suited for after lunch or evening, particularly alongside strong coffee or aged spirits.
Habano Maduro
Color: Dark Brown, Oil-Rich
Strength: Full
Extended fermentation deepens color and natural oils.
Flavor Profile:
• Dark cocoa
• Roasted espresso
• Burnt caramel
• Molasses sweetness
• Leather and black spice
• Warm earthy background
Rich and concentrated with evolving sweetness. Best enjoyed in the evening or after a substantial meal, often paired with espresso or aged whiskey.
San Andrés (Mexico)
Color: Dark Brown to Oscuro
Strength: Medium–Full
Mexican San Andrés tobacco is known for its distinctive richness.
Flavor Profile:
• Dark chocolate
• Roasted coffee
• Earthy undertones
• Natural sweetness
Favored for depth and warmth. Particularly suitable for evening smoking or after dinner due to its rich and heavy character.
Cameroon
Color: Colorado Claro (Light Brown with Orange Hue)
Strength: Mild–Medium
Grown in West Africa, known for delicate texture.
Flavor Profile:
• Sweet spice (cinnamon, nutmeg)
• Cedar
• Toasted nuts
• Light caramel
• Clean and aromatic finish
Elegant and aromatic in character. Often preferred earlier in the day or before noon for those seeking a refined yet gentle experience.
Understanding Strength, Color, and Character...
The wrapper is the defining visual and flavor component of a cigar.
Different wrapper leaves influence strength, aroma, sweetness, and overall smoking character.
Below is a classification of wrapper types used in our portfolio.
