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New WorldBeginnersMy Father Connecticut Robusto
The García family's milder smoke — a 5.25 x 52 Robusto under an Ecuador Connecticut Shade wrapper, smooth and creamy with cedar and a light pepper.
Flavor profile
Creamy · Earthy · Spice
The García family built their name on bold, spicy Nicaraguan cigars, so when fans asked for something gentler, they answered in 2014 with My Father Connecticut. The Robusto is a 5.25 x 52, wrapped in a smooth, golden Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade leaf over a Nicaraguan Corojo binder and a Nicaraguan Criollo-and-Habano filler.
What it tastes like
This is the mild, easygoing side of the family's portfolio. Expect a creamy, smooth core with cedar, toasted almond, a light white-pepper tingle, and clean woody notes. It sits at mild-medium — mellow and approachable, but with enough flavor and the family's signature polish that it never feels thin. Construction is excellent, with an even burn and an effortless draw.
Who it's for
This is a genuinely great beginner cigar, and a fine morning or daytime smoke for anyone who wants something lighter. If you're choosing between a pale Connecticut and a dark wrapper, our Maduro vs Connecticut guide lays out the difference, and our cigar strength guide helps you read where mild-medium lands.
Pair it with a coffee in the morning, then log and rate it in the Casa DNC app.
Curious how it stacks up? See Maduro vs Connecticut wrappers.
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My Father Connecticut Robusto head-to-head
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