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New Wave Connecticut

Connecticut-wrapped cigars have long been a staple in the cigar world, but only Ernesto Perez-Carrillo can take a Connecticut and turn it on its head. Introducing the New Wave Connecticut cigar, a blend that is anything but typical. Designed to be rich and flavorful with a surprising kick of spice, this cigar redefines what a Connecticut can be.

Awards
  • Brillantes: Rated 92 by Cigar Aficionado
  • Stellas: Rated 91 by Cigar Aficionado
  • Stellas: Best Bargain Cigars by Cigar Aficionado

Taste – Mild Medium-Flavored

The New Wave Connecticut stands out with its unique combination of flavors. Wrapped in a silky Connecticut leaf, this cigar features a carefully selected blend of premium tobaccos that deliver a robust and dynamic smoking experience. Smokers will enjoy a rich, creamy profile complemented by a delightful spice that sets it apart from traditional Connecticut cigars.

Each puff of the New Wave Connecticut reveals layers of complexity, with notes of earthiness, subtle sweetness, and a hint of peppery spice. This harmonious blend creates a medium-bodied cigar that is both smooth and intriguing, appealing to both seasoned aficionados and those new to the Connecticut style.

Strength – Mild Medium

Sizes

  • Stellas: 5 1/8 X 42
  • Brillantes: 5 X 50
  • Divinos: 6 X 52
  • El Decano: 6 X 60

Tobaccos

  • Origin: Dominican Republic
  • Wrapper: Ecuador
  • Binder: Nicaragua
  • Filler: Nicaragua

Reviews

4.6
Rated 4.6 out of 5
4.6 out of 5 stars (based on 13 reviews)
Excellent77%
Very good15%
Average0%
Poor8%
Terrible0%

Great smoke

Rated 5.0 out of 5
12 November, 2024

This is one of my favorites!

Daryl Loudy

Breakfast

Rated 2.0 out of 5
12 November, 2024

Smith , medium, great pair with coffee, love aroma, nice mellow linger, definitely get again

Jeremy

Love this stick!

Rated 5.0 out of 5
12 November, 2024

This cigar has a nice draw and great flavor

Wendy Stav

New Wave Connecticut

Rated 5.0 out of 5
12 November, 2024

Love it. Mild to medium yet full of flavor. Smoke it as often as I can. Went through four boxes in the last year, only have a few more left. I have half a box of the New Wave Reserves stashed. Just to give you an idea of how much I like this cigar.

John Bosco

The Best Mild Cigar

Rated 4.0 out of 5
30 August, 2024

The New Wave is the best in class for mild cigars. It never disappoints and is the perfect cigar with that first cup of coffee in the morning! The only thing better is the New Wave Reserva – which I hope returns.

S Fore

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Achievements like this are the confluence of skill, talent and experience. In his 50-year career, Perez-Carrillo has owned factories big and small, worked for a major corporation, and has been making cigars on his own terms for the last decade. Now a two-time Cigar of the Year recipient, the man who’s done it all in the cigar business has just done it again.

GREGORY MOTTOLACigar Aficionado