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jeepdad · 02-19-2019, 04:21 PM

I was at my local cigar lounge a couple days ago with 4-5 of my longtime herfing buddies. They all said I have to try this new Connecticut Aganorsa leaf from Casa Fernandez. I don't do Connecticut leaf I departed from there many years ago.

But these were guys that like me sit squarely in the med-heavy realm and more times than not on the heavy side. So, I trust these guys and they know my palette.

I got one, fired it up and it was simply delicious I mean damn delicious. And, if you were blindfolded you absolutely wouldn't think it was a Connecticut. It was very smooth and flavorful. The reason I posted it here is it reminded me of the taste and feel of a Cuban cigar. It was uncanny how it reminded me of a Cuban. I know I am but a wee lad compared to most here on the Cuban front but would like your thoughts if you've tried one. I'm gonna buy a box hell it's less than $8 a stick.

--Dan

TommyBB · 02-20-2019, 07:21 AM

Terrence Reilly, who used to work for the Quesada family, works for them, now.

Briandg · 02-20-2019, 11:40 AM

I know that the connecticut shade from hatsa/cofradia were almost always made with a broadleaf maduro binder. They were very different from the rest of the connecticut that you would find with other binders such as mexican. I think that you could get a connecticut shade wrapper that has enough oomph to stand up to a heavy blend and still come through.

BigJohn · 02-22-2019, 10:13 AM

Company is changing their entire name to Aganorsa leaf. They make the Guardian of the Farm (not a fan) and TheWise man (a big fan) - a solid medium cigar with a wheelbarrow full of flavor.

tonycsmoke · 02-25-2019, 06:13 AM

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Originally Posted by jeepdad

I was at my local cigar lounge a couple days ago with 4-5 of my longtime herfing buddies. They all said I have to try this new Connecticut Aganorsa leaf from Casa Fernandez. I don't do Connecticut leaf I departed from there many years ago.

But these were guys that like me sit squarely in the med-heavy realm and more times than not on the heavy side. So, I trust these guys and they know my palette.

I got one, fired it up and it was simply delicious I mean damn delicious. And, if you were blindfolded you absolutely wouldn't think it was a Connecticut. It was very smooth and flavorful. The reason I posted it here is it reminded me of the taste and feel of a Cuban cigar. It was uncanny how it reminded me of a Cuban. I know I am but a wee lad compared to most here on the Cuban front but would like your thoughts if you've tried one. I'm gonna buy a box hell it's less than $8 a stick.

--Dan

FWIW - it's a Ecuadorian Connecticut Wrapper. I think there is a huge difference between that and USA version. That wrapper works very well in all strengths. I think when it's mixed with stronger tobacco are some of the best cigars.

02-19-2019, 04:21 PM	#1
jeepdad Club Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Stafford, VA Posts: 2,682	Aganorsa Leaf Connecticut Robusto I was at my local cigar lounge a couple days ago with 4-5 of my longtime herfing buddies. They all said I have to try this new Connecticut Aganorsa leaf from Casa Fernandez. I don't do Connecticut leaf I departed from there many years ago. But these were guys that like me sit squarely in the med-heavy realm and more times than not on the heavy side. So, I trust these guys and they know my palette. I got one, fired it up and it was simply delicious I mean damn delicious. And, if you were blindfolded you absolutely wouldn't think it was a Connecticut. It was very smooth and flavorful. The reason I posted it here is it reminded me of the taste and feel of a Cuban cigar. It was uncanny how it reminded me of a Cuban. I know I am but a wee lad compared to most here on the Cuban front but would like your thoughts if you've tried one. I'm gonna buy a box hell it's less than $8 a stick. --Dan Last edited by jeepdad; 02-19-2019 at 04:28 PM.

02-20-2019, 07:21 AM	#2
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02-22-2019, 10:13 AM	#4
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02-20-2019, 11:40 AM	#3
Briandg CW Squirrel Wrangler Herf God Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: southwest Missouri Posts: 35,722	I know that the connecticut shade from hatsa/cofradia were almost always made with a broadleaf maduro binder. They were very different from the rest of the connecticut that you would find with other binders such as mexican. I think that you could get a connecticut shade wrapper that has enough oomph to stand up to a heavy blend and still come through.