As with most Connecticut shade cigars, this starts mild and flavorful. The difference is the building strength to a mild to medium profile that is quite good. Paired with a French Press Ecuadorian coffee facilitates this.
Even with the French press coffee, the smoke is mild and creamy, a most pleasant flavor profile. The Connecticut shade cigar is very pleasant and should have a place in the humidor of any fan of medium bodied aficionados. A very solid 87. Joe Bob says check it out.