Back like you never left! Great list of CTs, the Terre Blanche has taken the number 1 spot on my list of CTs. It just hits different. Glad to see you back!
Hey brother! Good to see you back! Great list! I have enjoyed some of these and I totally agree! And such a balanced list (big companies, boutique companies, budget sticks, more expensive etc). Take care my friend!
Was glad to see the ADV up there! Also.. hell yes to the Brulee Blue. And then you threw up the Antaño! Love that CT Great list man. Was excited to watch this and didn’t disappoint.
Great to see a new top ten drop. And the guest appearance on the number ten cigar was hysterical. Connecticuts can be really hit or miss for me, as I’m very sensitive to bitter notes - which I must say I get from the Buffalo Ten, the Queens Pearls, and the Antano. My favorite Connecticut at this point is the Lambert Gold series - particularly the El Gringo. But everyone’s palate is different.
I find that fascinating. I don't often get bitter from CTs. I get it more from maduros, but not all of them. But i can relate. My palate is usually turned off from Honduran leaves. So i get it. I plan to drive in to lampret more this year
@@TheVintageCigar That Lampert lineup is something serious. Quality cigars with very diverse blends that a cigar enthusiast will really appreciate. If elegance was a cigar? Just sayin 🤷🏾♂️
Recently subscribed. Diggin' your content. My vote? Perdomo Reserve 10th Anniversary Champagne. Not a big CT guy, so I guess I like the "oomph" of that stick. Peace
Great list! Here are some of my favorites. lampert don patron - principle cigars martinique - patoro terre blanche - sobremesa brulee - black label trading company porcelain - ferio tego elegancia - diamond crown - avo xo - German engineered cigars Raumzeit Autonom.
Gotta few of those i need to try in the humi. I did not enjoy they ferio at all tho.. lol , it's a running joke at this point. Appreciate the details and feedback... As always
I have heard the same thing about the ferio tego from lots of people. I bought 5 of them sometime last year, and the 3 that I smoked were fantastic. It's definitely not something I would buy boxes of, but that's due to the price , not the quality of the cigar. My go-to connecticut for the last couple of years has been the principle cigars martinique carona gorda. It was originally created/blended for 2nd St. Cigars in Edmond oklahoma. Luckily, that's the shop I go to most. I'm interested to see what you think of it. I know hound dog and d-lov enjoyed them.
Good list. The on,y one on my favorites list that’s not mentioned by you or the commenters is the Killer Bee Ct. I really enjoyed that one and is on my “buy more” list along with Rose of Sharon’s. Thx enjoy your show.. and your fellow “new wavers”
Boy you weren’t kidding about the War Hawk!! Remind me of 20 acre farm but with more kick!! My top 2 Connecticuts are the brûlée blue and Davidoff Churchill. Can’t wait to try the others!!!
I have one more to add. The Rose of Sharon from Southern Draw. If you haven't tried it, you need to. For me it's a close second to the Joya CT. Haven't tried the Sobramesa yet.
Had the Undercrown Shade. Definitely been wanting to try the Charter Oak. One of my favorite Connecticuts is the Padilla Golden Bear. It has a nice taste and very smooth to me
We are on the exact same page. I was looking to buy a nice box of connecticuts and I chose the Joya CT for the same reasons you stated. Excellent flavor, complexity, and construction.
Interesting list, and I can stand almost thoroughly behind it, except for the AJ New World CT at #10. I would have switched it with the Camacho Connecticut, and the CLE with the Rose of Sharon by Southern Draw. But that's just me ;)
Dude i went back and forth with that Rose so many times. I LOVE that cigar. For some reason those camachos dont move me. But im not surprised you like it, and i wouldn't be shocked if it's not mentioned again in the comments
Good line up. I smoked the CLE today, corona, and really enjoyed it. Will be trying other sizes. Need to try the Buffalo Ten. Best CT I've had this year besides the Patoro, was the La Madrina
I finally got to enjoy the Joya CT. A must try for those who havent had it. Solid! Great flavor at light up and got better all the way thru. I tried the toro. I definetly want to try other vitola. Buffalo 10 is legit too. Only got to try one but would get a bundle forsure. My first premium cigar experience was the undercrown shade. After smoking for a little over a year I want go try again.
Great list! I would put that AJ a little higher but you're not wrong with where you placed it. The Warhawk would be my #2. JDN CT Antaño is definitely #1. That Joya just gives you everything a Connie should have and then some 👊🏾
@@TheVintageCigar lmao I already know that top 3 was hard but we both know that list could be interchangeable and still really not be that far off. You nailed it.
That’s a mean top 10…I haven’t had #s 1, 2, 3, 4 & 8 yet, but I’ll add ‘em to my “must buy” list. Two Connecticuts that weren’t mentioned the video or comments that I enjoy are the Romeo y Julieta House of Capulet and Arturo Fuente’s Chateau. Keep up the quality content & Happy International Cigar Day brovas & sistas of the leaf. #PSSITA 💨💨
@@TheVintageCigar when it comes to that Fuente, yeeees laaawd!!! My man…I’m definitely gonna see what’s up with that top 4. Glad to give & receive suggestions.
Yeah! Top 10 CTs!!!!! Great list! Was thinking the Atabey might sneak in there! And I know I keep saying this, but PG Gourmet is a banger CT wrapped stick. That hat though! Had me laughing with that Padron! Thanks!
I didn't put the atabey in because I'm not sure it qualified. It's definitely shade grown. I felt like i was splitting hairs with this so i was trying to get the simplest all around Connecticut shade wrappers possible. This was probably my most difficult top ten list
@@TheVintageCigar I bet. So many good sleepers. But also, mediocre CTs are almost offensively inoffensive. Just mild and boring. And the good ones I often don’t even remember as CTs, just stand-alone good cigars. Nice to see a new video. Good list. Think I need to check out that CLE.
Really that was the main point to this top ten, and a lot of the buyers guides, to get some awareness to cigars and a break for the safe and boring options. I love to see a comment like this. Let me know when you try the CLE. I rock with that whole family line CLE, Eiroa and Aladino.
Well that’s what’s great about you and the crew’s content. Opinions and info from passionate, knowledgeable fans. How much fun is it to find something great and then let your homies know? I been staring too long at the CLE, Eiroa and Aladino lines (and Honduran tobacco in general honestly). It’s gonna be a minute til I get to them, lots of good stuff on deck. But I’ll holler when I get to them and let you know. Be good!
I did, man.. i had so many great CTs after i made this video, a month or two later this would have been a completely different list. The IK would have been in the top 5
I’ve been hearing a lot about the SOBREMESA BRULEE. I like my Connecticut’s creamy and mild and usually in the morning with coffee so wondering if the spiciness would even even make it a good fit for that. Right now I’m digging the room 101 - Miami Snow
It is definitely a bit stronger than most, a kick with the spice, but it still gives the creaminess you want. I say it's worth the try just to see how your palate reacts.
I tried the Hoya de Nicaragua Ct and just can’t get into it. Smoked two and wanted to like it so much but just didn’t find anything likeable about it. It’s funny how different tastes are.
Hey hey. Good list. It's been a little while. I'm further along on my journey. I've had about half on your list and I guess CTs are not my jam, good if flavorful but I get mostly earthy, woody tones most times.
Nice Hat! Not a real big fan of Connecticut shades, but the War Hawk is boxworthy all day long, I also like Las Cabrillas. I’ll definitely be trying the Joya, Charter Oak, New World & the Saka stick.
I got that cigar a while back in a sampler from JR. I tried it. Didn't hate it. Its a decent house blend, but wasn't anything id go back too. Not bad at all though.
It's been a while because I wanted to do a buyer's guide with it. Great cigar. Could easily be on this list. But at one point out wasn't easily accessible.
Yeah I mean there’s always gonna be some good ones that don’t make these lists, my other go to Connecticuts are Rocky vintage 1999 and Gilberto oliva Connecticut and the zino platinum
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Antaño CT FTW!! Heck yeah bro…love this list and love seeing you back at it!!
yessir!!!!!
Hahaha dude I listened to the vid the first time but just WATCHED it again…loved the little hound dog cameo 😂😂🐶
I got the war hawk on your recommendation in this video. Absolutely excellent.
I'm glad it worked for your palate. Thanks for taking the time to check out the channel so in-depth.
Back like you never left! Great list of CTs, the Terre Blanche has taken the number 1 spot on my list of CTs. It just hits different. Glad to see you back!
I'm waiting to hit that TB. Its definitely on my waiting list. I appreciate you, bruh.
I fell in love the first time I smoked a jdn-ct. I have one left from my 5 pack, time to re up.
Right! Re-up ASAP
The Joya de Nicaragua is an excellent choice for number one! I like that alone with the My Father Connecticut!
Appreciate the feedback and cosign 🫡
Lovin the channel just got into the Cigar world
Hey brother! Good to see you back! Great list! I have enjoyed some of these and I totally agree! And such a balanced list (big companies, boutique companies, budget sticks, more expensive etc). Take care my friend!
just trying to touch on everything that has made an impression. that's great feedback.
Was glad to see the ADV up there! Also.. hell yes to the Brulee Blue. And then you threw up the Antaño! Love that CT
Great list man. Was excited to watch this and didn’t disappoint.
I appreciate you, my dude. Ita about time i get this shit out.. lol
Excellent list!
Appreciate the feedback
Love the channel. I can personally vouche for the Henry Clay WarHawk. One of my favorites!
As it should be. Appreciate the Love
Love the list, great recommendations
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Great to see a new top ten drop. And the guest appearance on the number ten cigar was hysterical. Connecticuts can be really hit or miss for me, as I’m very sensitive to bitter notes - which I must say I get from the Buffalo Ten, the Queens Pearls, and the Antano. My favorite Connecticut at this point is the Lambert Gold series - particularly the El Gringo. But everyone’s palate is different.
I find that fascinating. I don't often get bitter from CTs. I get it more from maduros, but not all of them. But i can relate. My palate is usually turned off from Honduran leaves. So i get it. I plan to drive in to lampret more this year
Lampert cigars are becoming a go to for me this year, the Connie's are definitely in their own lane.
Yeah it's time for a deep dive. Hopefully, I'll have the time and focus to get through them.
@@TheVintageCigar That Lampert lineup is something serious. Quality cigars with very diverse blends that a cigar enthusiast will really appreciate. If elegance was a cigar? Just sayin 🤷🏾♂️
Great list 👌
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Recently subscribed. Diggin' your content. My vote? Perdomo Reserve 10th Anniversary Champagne. Not a big CT guy, so I guess I like the "oomph" of that stick. Peace
That really should have been the other honorable mention. Great choice
Great list! Here are some of my favorites. lampert don patron - principle cigars martinique - patoro terre blanche - sobremesa brulee - black label trading company porcelain - ferio tego elegancia - diamond crown - avo xo - German engineered cigars Raumzeit Autonom.
Gotta few of those i need to try in the humi. I did not enjoy they ferio at all tho.. lol , it's a running joke at this point.
Appreciate the details and feedback... As always
I have heard the same thing about the ferio tego from lots of people. I bought 5 of them sometime last year, and the 3 that I smoked were fantastic. It's definitely not something I would buy boxes of, but that's due to the price , not the quality of the cigar. My go-to connecticut for the last couple of years has been the principle cigars martinique carona gorda. It was originally created/blended for 2nd St. Cigars in Edmond oklahoma. Luckily, that's the shop I go to most. I'm interested to see what you think of it. I know hound dog and d-lov enjoyed them.
definitely agree with you about new world aj 👏
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Love Aston’s classic, smoking a Royal Butera for the first time now, definitely a new favorite 🤤
Always appreciate the added suggestions
Good list. The on,y one on my favorites list that’s not mentioned by you or the commenters is the Killer Bee Ct. I really enjoyed that one and is on my “buy more” list along with Rose of Sharon’s. Thx enjoy your show.. and your fellow “new wavers”
Appreciate that!; those are both awesome options
Boy you weren’t kidding about the War Hawk!! Remind me of 20 acre farm but with more kick!! My top 2 Connecticuts are the brûlée blue and Davidoff Churchill. Can’t wait to try the others!!!
Let me know what you think when you try the others. That 20 acre farm is a SLEEPER. I dont think people realize thats a sneaky good cigar
I have one more to add. The Rose of Sharon from Southern Draw. If you haven't tried it, you need to. For me it's a close second to the Joya CT. Haven't tried the Sobramesa yet.
It's made many of my lists, and damn near made this one
Had the Undercrown Shade. Definitely been wanting to try the Charter Oak. One of my favorite Connecticuts is the Padilla Golden Bear. It has a nice taste and very smooth to me
Nice suggestion. Padilla definitely has some good options
We are on the exact same page. I was looking to buy a nice box of connecticuts and I chose the Joya CT for the same reasons you stated. Excellent flavor, complexity, and construction.
Nice choice on that box 🫡
Nice to see the Buffalo 10. Great sticks
Trying to show love where it's needed
All hitters, added a couple to the wishlist. The Ozenger Pi Synesthesia is a banger Connecticut too.
i just got that joint. haven't smoked it yet.
Glad to see the Henry Clay so high on your list. One of my favorites and very underrated. The Oscar Valladares 2012 Connecticut would top my list.
Man, that warhawk doesn't miss. 🫡
Fantastic list 🔥🔥🔥
Interestingly I recently had the Joya Connecticut and added it to my rotation because it was so good 👌
Soooo good. Thanks for the feedback, man.
Interesting list, and I can stand almost thoroughly behind it, except for the AJ New World CT at #10. I would have switched it with the Camacho Connecticut, and the CLE with the Rose of Sharon by Southern Draw. But that's just me ;)
Dude i went back and forth with that Rose so many times. I LOVE that cigar.
For some reason those camachos dont move me. But im not surprised you like it, and i wouldn't be shocked if it's not mentioned again in the comments
Good line up. I smoked the CLE today, corona, and really enjoyed it. Will be trying other sizes. Need to try the Buffalo Ten. Best CT I've had this year besides the Patoro, was the La Madrina
Man, i sometimes forget about dapper. That's a solid CT
Great top 10, I need to try the CLE out. Good to see you doing your thing. ✊🏾
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Recently had a Perdomo vintage 12 year Connecticut. It’s was an excellent cigar. Definitely should try it!
I'm more than open to it
I finally got to enjoy the Joya CT. A must try for those who havent had it. Solid! Great flavor at light up and got better all the way thru. I tried the toro. I definetly want to try other vitola.
Buffalo 10 is legit too. Only got to try one but would get a bundle forsure.
My first premium cigar experience was the undercrown shade. After smoking for a little over a year I want go try again.
Check out Matt's @cigarhounddog short on his top 5 Connecticuts some great new choices there. I finally had principles martinique, amazing.
We back baby! Let's Go!
my dude!
Trust me on this....La Galera Connecticut El Lector. Can't be beat for the price.
Somehow I've never had this... But i don't doubt it. La galera has been consistent
Great list! I would put that AJ a little higher but you're not wrong with where you placed it. The Warhawk would be my #2. JDN CT Antaño is definitely #1. That Joya just gives you everything a Connie should have and then some 👊🏾
Man, this is feedback i can run with. And that top 3 i shuffled a couple times, trust.. lol
@@TheVintageCigar lmao I already know that top 3 was hard but we both know that list could be interchangeable and still really not be that far off. You nailed it.
Perdomo 10th Anniversary is great
Agreed
That’s a mean top 10…I haven’t had #s 1, 2, 3, 4 & 8 yet, but I’ll add ‘em to my “must buy” list. Two Connecticuts that weren’t mentioned the video or comments that I enjoy are the Romeo y Julieta House of Capulet and Arturo Fuente’s Chateau. Keep up the quality content & Happy International Cigar Day brovas & sistas of the leaf. #PSSITA 💨💨
Much love, appreciate the suggestions. That Fuente is money. You're in for a treat with that top 4 IMHO
@@TheVintageCigar when it comes to that Fuente, yeeees laaawd!!! My man…I’m definitely gonna see what’s up with that top 4. Glad to give & receive suggestions.
Just subscribed to you!
Hey, man appreciate you taking the time to watch, subscribe and drop comments 🫡
Great recs. What do you think of the Perdomo 10th ann.?
Really enjoy that cigar could have easily made the list.
San Cristobal Elegancia was pretty decent got it in a sampler pack
I don't smoke a lot of SC. I have this cigar and still haven't lit it. Heard it's good
Yeah! Top 10 CTs!!!!! Great list! Was thinking the Atabey might sneak in there! And I know I keep saying this, but PG Gourmet is a banger CT wrapped stick.
That hat though! Had me laughing with that Padron!
Thanks!
I didn't put the atabey in because I'm not sure it qualified. It's definitely shade grown. I felt like i was splitting hairs with this so i was trying to get the simplest all around Connecticut shade wrappers possible. This was probably my most difficult top ten list
@@TheVintageCigar I bet. So many good sleepers. But also, mediocre CTs are almost offensively inoffensive. Just mild and boring. And the good ones I often don’t even remember as CTs, just stand-alone good cigars.
Nice to see a new video. Good list. Think I need to check out that CLE.
Really that was the main point to this top ten, and a lot of the buyers guides, to get some awareness to cigars and a break for the safe and boring options. I love to see a comment like this. Let me know when you try the CLE. I rock with that whole family line CLE, Eiroa and Aladino.
Well that’s what’s great about you and the crew’s content. Opinions and info from passionate, knowledgeable fans. How much fun is it to find something great and then let your homies know?
I been staring too long at the CLE, Eiroa and Aladino lines (and Honduran tobacco in general honestly). It’s gonna be a minute til I get to them, lots of good stuff on deck. But I’ll holler when I get to them and let you know.
Be good!
Definitely do that!
Yooo, nice video brother. Did you record this before trying the Industry Killer CT? If so, where would you rank that one?
I did, man.. i had so many great CTs after i made this video, a month or two later this would have been a completely different list. The IK would have been in the top 5
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I’ve been hearing a lot about the SOBREMESA BRULEE. I like my Connecticut’s creamy and mild and usually in the morning with coffee so wondering if the spiciness would even even make it a good fit for that. Right now I’m digging the room 101 - Miami Snow
It is definitely a bit stronger than most, a kick with the spice, but it still gives the creaminess you want.
I say it's worth the try just to see how your palate reacts.
I tried the Hoya de Nicaragua Ct and just can’t get into it. Smoked two and wanted to like it so much but just didn’t find anything likeable about it. It’s funny how different tastes are.
Different strokes, man. I have yo say you are one of very few who has said this, but you arent the only one
Hey hey. Good list. It's been a little while. I'm further along on my journey. I've had about half on your list and I guess CTs are not my jam, good if flavorful but I get mostly earthy, woody tones most times.
Yeah, some can be really dull, they are definitely not all equal. And often pushed on newer smokers
Great video brotha I haven’t heard of a lot of these
Let me know when you get your hands on a few
@@TheVintageCigar no doubt 🤌🏽✊🏽
Nice Hat!
Not a real big fan of Connecticut shades, but the War Hawk is boxworthy all day long, I also like Las Cabrillas. I’ll definitely be trying the Joya, Charter Oak, New World & the Saka stick.
I think if you'd like the top 4 if you like the warhawk. Let me know, man. And this hat is great.. because it was free.. lol
Just ordered a box of the Joya CT. I trust your palate and I’ve been a Joya fan for at least 25 years.
@@TheVintageCigar and I forgot that I’ve got several boxes of the New World CT, getting old can be like Christmas sometimes!
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What do you think about Casa de Garcia Connecticut? Just had one with my coffee and it was nice. A bit spicy but nice.
I got that cigar a while back in a sampler from JR. I tried it. Didn't hate it. Its a decent house blend, but wasn't anything id go back too. Not bad at all though.
@@TheVintageCigar Yea. I got it from the cigar club subscription. It was nice with my coffee. Enjoying the channel though. Keep it up Bro.
@nwjs8175 really sounds like a good pairing. And thanks for taking the time to drop these comments and feedback
Have you tried the Dunb Barton Temperance? I would bet you haven't because it is definitely a top-10 cigar.
LoL... I haven't
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The Ashton Classic is a pricey cigar. But still a very good cigar nonetheless
Totally agree, and it's gotten a lot of love sense this video dropped
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I'm trying, my dude. Lol
Curious as to whether you liked the rose of Sharon by southern draw?
Love it. I talk about it in a few of my top tens, and buyers guides. It was close to making the list
Try the Aladino Connecticut
An Aladino fan. Definitely a nice option
Enjoy the content. But surprised no one has mentioned you “leaving a bat in the cave”. Ugh. 😉
Trust me... People let me know.. 😂😂😂
If a connetictut shade taste too much like hay... then it is not for me. I am more into the creamy, cashew, light spice flavors.
Most off these cigars on this list gives way more complexity. For a more updated list check out @cigarhounddog short on the same topic
JDN Número 1, JDN Antaño CT, Perdomo Habano Barrel Aged Connecticut, Island Jim CT, ADVentura Queens Pearl, Aganorsa Leaf CT, Tatuaje Negociant, Diamond Crown no 4, 20 Acre Farm, PDM Connecticut, Matilde Smokers Edition Lancero CT
Honestly that's a great list. I considered more than a few of those, esp that Numero uno
10-4 on sobremesa brulee blue and hoyo.
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Diamond crown is a bad ass Connecticut
Most definitely worth the mention
Good video idea, conns get neglected
It's a strange group. They kinda get lumped in with newbies, or mild cigars. It's way more to it than that
Have you tried the HdN numero uno? Wanna my favs
It's been a while because I wanted to do a buyer's guide with it. Great cigar. Could easily be on this list. But at one point out wasn't easily accessible.
Yeah I mean there’s always gonna be some good ones that don’t make these lists, my other go to Connecticuts are Rocky vintage 1999 and Gilberto oliva Connecticut and the zino platinum
Yeah, this one was really complicated. It was so much more complicated when i started the list. Appreciate you dropping some other options.
How the hell did you miss the Illusione rothschildes CT broooooooooo!?
Only because its 10 spaces. I went back and forth a lot, and still felt like i missed a few.
Black man in Japan did you really think that I was dead lol that’s right is Las Vegas baby three words for you medium medium medium L O L one year ago you gave me a shout out I’m looking at the calendar celebrating my 60th birthday on May 16 I need that medium list It’s spring and summer is right around the corner I need your median list so I know what to buy this year good to see you again dog is still the man now get on that list L O L I got a money burning through my wallet and I need to know what bye take care
Most important thing out of all of this, happy belated, and many more, brotha
Today i will be pairing a cigar with a rose a wine
sounds like a rose of sharon is in order
Is that a Padron hat i see 👀 lol
Yep a FREE padron hat.. lmao
11 Nub?
12 Oliva?
Like them both. Cannot knock anyone for holding them in high esteem, but i couldn't put them in the top 10
Nub wow
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Yeah that's a good one. Especially for the price.
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