Blanco Liga Exclusiva de Familia Connecticut Shade Gran Toro

The filler for the Blanco Liga Exclusiva de Familia Connecticut Shade cigar comes from various regions of Nicaragua. Both Cesar and David Blanco have long had a fondness for the rich tobaccos produced by the country’s volcanic soils. The wrapper is a US Connecticut Shade seed variety , grown in the famous Talanga Valley region of Honduras.

Aroma

A mild to medium-bodied cigar with creamy notes, a hint of oak, sweet earth, dry tobacco and a slight peppery kick, as well as a long, smooth finish.

About Blanco Cigars

The Blanco Cigar Company was founded in the United States in 1998. However, the family’s history and roots in the tobacco industry can be traced back to Cuba’s westernmost province, Pinar del Río. For over 20 years, the Blancos have been working with their cousins from Cuba, the Plasencia family, where production also takes place.

The Blanco Cigar Company’s head office and North American distribution centre are located in Clearwater, Florida. The Blanco family believes in a strong, family-oriented business, and as such, a large part of the family is involved in one aspect or another of the company.

Production is overseen by David Blanco, who has been blending cigars for over 22 years. The efficiency with which the factory operates is unrivalled. As you walk through the halls, “you are overcome by an almost harmonious tranquillity”. These are just some of the many feelings and emotions described by visitors whom David has shown around the factory. The reasons for this feeling are simple: QUALITY, TRADITION and VALUE. These are the three principles by which the family lives, and when you’ve been doing something for as long as the Blanco and Plasencia families have, you have what it takes to to grow tobacco of exceptional quality, craft superb cigars in accordance with time-honoured TRADITION, and offer them on the market at excellent value for money.

Tasting report

Cigar exterior: Smooth, oily wrapper.
Cigar interior: Tight roll.
Smoke: Creamy, medium smoke volume.
Flavour: Oak, sweet earth, dry tobacco, a hint of pepper.
Burn: Good burn.