Arganese Connecticut Toro is a boutique cigar that has indeed withstood the test of time. Gene Arganese originally blended and produced these cigars to hand out to friends and family, and, like its habano and maduro counterparts, Arganese Connecticut was such a hit that the bold decision was made to take a shot at going big. For the first few years, the Arganese brand was highly respected and sold as any premium boutique stick should. However, with an ever-expanding market and hundreds of new brands popping up over the years, many of them boutique competitors, Arganese fell by the wayside in the shadows of competition. The good news? This same blend once sold at premium prices is now available as a bargain-priced bundle cigar and is accessible to all at a ridiculous price point. The blend is Dominican long fillers, an Indonesian binder, and a golden Connecticut shade wrapper holding everything together. This mild, yet flavorful cigar sports newly redone packaging and makes a great everyday smoke.
Whether you enjoy Arganese Connecticut at your own leisure or hand it out to friends, the bold white and black bands give it quite a luxurious feel. In addition, the construction of this beautiful cigar is nothing to overlook, as indeed it is very nice for a cigar at such a low price point. Thick clouds of creamy white smoke greet the palate with all the classic Connecticut flavors any true connoisseur is familiar with, including earthy grass and smooth tobacco. Subtle notes of nuttiness and honey mix with a toasty undertone, rounding out the flavor profile beautifully. Mild, mellow, and very easy to smoke, Arganese Connecticut is a great addition to any humidor. The 6” x 50 Toro is one of the more popular sizes and is likely just right for any preference.
Arganese Connecticut, like most mild-bodied Connecticut cigars, makes a great beginners’ cigar, but experienced cigar fanatics will find it quite relaxing as a change of pace from today’s ultra-full-bodied concoctions that are all the rage. White wine, champagne, or iced tea pair great with Arganese Connecticut, and it is a wonderful cigar to enjoy any time of the day. Fans of such sticks as Flor de Oliva Gold, Perdomo Fresco, and Rocky Patel Vintage 1999 will likely appreciate the classic Connecticut flavor profile Arganese Connecticut has to offer. Every cigar freak should keep a stash of value-priced cigars on hand for those occasions where an expensive option just isn’t appropriate. Arganese Connecticut Toro is no doubt a good place to start.
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