Basic Information: Brick House Connecticut
Manufacturer – Brick House Cigars
Size – Robusto
Wrapper – Connecticut
Tobacco Blend – Nicaragua
Pricing – $6.00
Body – Mild
Construction/Appearance:
This Brick House Connecticut is a light tan in color similar to that of a walnut. There are a few veins visible along with some showing seams.
Pre-Light:
Aroma – Nuts and Cedar
Type of Cut – Straight
Cold Draw – Nuts
After Toast:
First Third – Nutmeg, Vanilla, fresh herbs and pepper start this cigar off with a nice mild bodied feel. The burn is sharp and ash holds through the third.
Second Third – Cream, nuts and vanilla all handle this third. The pepper dies off in this third. The burn remains sharp and ash fell at the halfway point.
Final Third – Nuts and vanilla carry this home with the pepper coming back on the finish moving the body of the smoke somewhere between mild and medium. The burn remains sharp.
Suggested Pairing:
Wine – Domaine Carneros Brut Cuvee
Scotch – Glenmorangie
Overall Experience:
A great breakfast stick to pair with coffee or casually puff on for a nice morning stroll. A really nice flavor profile bringing nutmeg, cream, vanilla and fresh herb to the palate for a great smoke experience.
Ratings:
Cigar Aficionado – 87pts.
About Brick House Cigars – http://www.jcnewman.com/
