Xikar HC Series Connecticut Shade Robusto – Cigar Review
Cigar: Xikar HC Series Connecticut Shade
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut
Binder: Sumatran
Filler: Costa Rica, Mexican, Nicaraguan
Size: 5×50 Robusto
Price: About $6 per sigle cigar
Appearance & Construction: The Xikar HC Series Connecticut Shade is one fine looking cigar. The cigar is covered by a gorgeous blonde colored wrapper that has some very small veins to it. The construction looks good on these cigars but the bands look even better. I’ve always admired Xikar’s Havana Collection Series lighters and cutters and the band on these cigars replicates that theme.
Smoking Characteristics: The draw on the HC Series Connecticut is nice and even with a slight bit of resistance. The burn is very even but has a blistering effect going on. The ash remains solid and compact with no flowering or flaking.
Flavor: The Xikar HC Series Connecticut offers nice flavors of wood, nuts, sugar, cream and a little tingle of pepper. The flavors of the cigar remain generally the same throughout the cigar so there is no need to go into thirds here. The body of the Xikar HC Series Connecticut is mild to medium and the strength is average.
Final Thoughts: If you are looking for a Connecticut wrapped cigar that offers a ton of flavor but still remains crisp and light on your palate, look no further my friend. The HC Connecticut is a winner in my book and will also be a winner in yours. This cigar joins the likes of the Camacho Connecticut, Nub Connecticut and the Rocky Patel Connecticut as one of my favorite morning smokes. If you enjoy your cigars mild but don’t want to sacrifice flavor, I suggest you pick some of these up.
Cigar Rating: Great
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Hey Fire Up That Cigar, great review! Its nice to see cigar enthusiasts, customers, and consumers enjoy our HC Series Cigars. Your review hits the high points and I think consumers who read your review will appreciate the honest assessment of this cigar. Please send me your email and mailing address. Thanks! rmoreno@xikar.com XIKAR for Life!
These are great cigars!!! A lot of connies just tend to bore me. I am always wanting more than they are
giving me. Not so with the HC’s. They are flavorful and are a nice change from what I commonly smoke.
I also appreciate that light clean finish on these.
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