A. Flores Connecticut Valley Reserve Broadleaf Claro Churchill

The A. Flores Connecticut Valley Reserve Broadleaf Claro Churchill is the most generous and mellow vitola in this range and is perfect for connoisseurs who prefer a longer, balanced smoking experience with distinctive spice. The Churchill format gives the blend plenty of room and allows it to develop in a particularly relaxed manner. Visually, the cigar is impressive, with a bronze-coloured, slightly oily wrapper that combines elegance and character. When smoked, it unfolds a lovely blend of leather, spices and herbs, lending it a refined yet thoroughly expressive style.

Churchill format with a smooth development

Thanks to its length, this vitola has a particularly unhurried feel and allows the smoking experience plenty of time to unfold. The format complements the blend perfectly, as it does not compress the medium-bodied structure of the blend but rather stretches it out, making it very pleasant and easy to control. The result is a smoke that offers depth and substance without ever becoming frantic or too heavy. Those who prefer longer cigars with a balanced burn and a classic character will find this a very successful choice.

Leather, oriental spice and dried herbs

In terms of flavour, the Churchill is particularly aromatic and mature. Rich leather notes take centre stage, accompanied by distinctive spiciness reminiscent of oriental spices. Added to this are hints of dried herbs, which lend the smoke an elegant, slightly tart freshness. As the cigar develops, it also reveals earthy notes, cedar and natural tobacco character, making the profile seem even rounder and more complete. This combination of leather, spices, herbs and classic tobacco depth makes the Churchill a vitola with plenty of personality and a lovely length on the palate.

For longer moments of enjoyment in style

The Churchill is ideal for evenings when a cigar is allowed to take its time and its character is to be savoured at leisure. It offers a rich, yet not excessive, smoke volume, a clear development and sufficient complexity to captivate experienced aficionados. At the same time, it remains harmonious and pleasantly structured. Anyone looking for the smoothest, longest and most stylistically mature format within this range will take particular pleasure in this vitola.

Tasting Report

Cigar exterior: bronze-brown , oily, elegant, finely veined
Cigar interior: neatly rolled, evenly filled
Smoke: creamy , slightly sweet, medium to heavy smoke volume
Flavour: leather and oriental spices take centre stage. These are complemented by dried herbs, earth, cedar and natural tobacco character. Overall, the profile comes across as medium-bodied, mature and very harmonious.
Burn: mostly even, steady and reliable.