Connecticut vs Ecuador Shade Wrapper

[@wouterkuhn9056]

First time I fully understand the difference between the two now. Need much more wrapper videos - habano vs broadleaf, corojo vs criollo, sumatra vs cameroon etc etc - so much potential of great content to come to demystify everything truly - thanks Holts!

[@TDubya_33]

Please 🙏🏽

[@ashleybruce489]

Yes

[@polevoypavel8019]

Good idea

[@ladariusbriggins5117]

Agreed

[@Dozer379]

I agree more please.

[@snail415]

Great video Mazz. This is the kind of content that brings more people into the hobby.

[@hahanah1463]

Not for long, youtube will close it down

[@snail415]

@@hahanah1463 C’mon man. No point in contributing to their algorithm in negative ways.

[@jimdellavecchia4594]

Hey Mazz, I want you to write my eulogy!! You have a great ability to describe everything!! You will make me seem like a saint

[@anthonymazzola4470]

😅

[@Jcl-kk8vw]

Been a cigar smoker for years. Smoke one day everyday and I’ve had every wrapper under the sun but Connecticut wrappers are my go to. Absolutely love the CT’s

[@holtscigars]

Don't blame you 😉

[@guillaumevixtor324]

There is just something so appealing visually to a Connecticut wrapper! Thanks for the very informative video 👌

[@vfigueroa62]

Fantastic explanations of the various Connecticut and Ecuadorian Shade wrappers and the blended fillers they are wrapped over. Thanks Mazz 🙌🏼🔥🔥🙌🏼

[@RichBrant-mb5es]

Anthony once again hits it out of the park with another tremendous video filled with great information!

[@staghorn68]

I love a lonsdale for CT’s. You really stay in that sweet spot for most of the smoke. Great job explaining the differences and tasting notes.

[@juasmith1]

Great video. If you are a person who enjoys Connecticut cigars, there are lots of great options out there if you get away from the big names. Look into Dapper La Madrina, buffaloTen Connecticut, Patoro Terre Blanche, Southern Draw desert rose, and the room 101 Johnnie tobacconaut

[@jasonrodd8013]

Fantastic, clear explanation on this subject, thanks! I think the level of detail was pitched perfectly for the cigar enthusiast aspiring to become a little more knowledgeable.

[@jimh3500]

Excellent explanation and discussion of these wrappers. You really take your time to appreciate these cigars and it shows.

[@holtscigars]

Glad it was helpful 👊

[@jonathanwyse5271]

Great video! Learning so much from you guys. So much goes into these things and I love knowing how much care and craftsmanship goes into each stick. I hear the terms and the countries but this was really good in the sense that I can now make some informed guesses about what I'm buying. I appreciate the effort that goes into these videos.

[@holtscigars]

Thank you, we appreciate you watching!

[@cigarartt]

Incredible video Mazz. Those are two of my favorite wrapper varieties. I really enjoy a Connecticut wrapper as it provides a cream and toasty note to it. I will have to say though that my all time favorite wrapper has to be Cameroon. Very hard to grow and maintain but worth it every single time.

[@davefaust7317]

I recently had a Don Lino Africa that has a Cameroon wrapper if I'm not mistaken. A very good smoke!

[@johndibo]

Great job mazz! Learn something new from these two different shades

[@phymat1]

This channel is getting better and better. One of the best now.

[@OldGrizz-p9p]

Mazz is a great teacher

[@joshanderson1598]

Excellent video. I love the La Aroma De Cuba Connecticut. Fabulous smoke. Keep up the good work on the videos. :)

[@holtscigars]

Thanks, will do!

[@CameronLestagez]

best explanation ever

[@holtscigars]

Glad to hear it 🙌

[@yusufsayed1583]

Beautiful , can have them any time of the day 👏🏼👏🏼 Greetings From South Africa 🇿🇦

[@TheOmega4ever]

Thank you for the detailed information. The knowledge adds so much more to the smoking experience.

[@aandk2594]

Will always gravitate to shade grown wrappers. Love me an Ecuadorian-Connecticut shade wrapper and love Ecuadorian binders. Which is why I adore Davidoffs.

[@giannicatalano6062]

Connecticut grows the best wrappers on earth in my opinion.. of course next o Nicaragua and Cuba. The connecticut havana/habano leaf you get on Liga T52, Tabernacle Havana, the pledge by E.P., CAO Flathead is my favorite, but the CT Broadleaf, the CT Shade and the H-2K-Ct wrapper My Father owns, theCT Corojo Liga uses on H99.. they are incredible. I’ve lived in the CT river valley since my family and I move to the states from Italy when I’m 8, is sad to see so many empty fields and red barns in disrepair these days. I really hope for people like Nick Melillo, Dunn & Foster tobacco co, and Altadis bring about a resurgence for the finest of leaf to keep growing here.

[@miguelgirona5337]

Excellent and informative! My store sells all of these cigars and I definitely love the Ashton and the La Aroma de Cuba

[@holtscigars]

Thanks for watching!

[@keithetchells3932]

Both phenomenal wrappers that I am leaning towards in new world sticks

[@patsybegley2474]

Mazz - these videos are excellent. Especially for a beginner like me just starting out. Great guidance

[@holtscigars]

Great to hear!

[@patsybegley2474]

@holtscigars I'm in Glasgow Scotland at Bruce Hornsby gig. Just found cigar shop and gonna frequent tomorrow. Looks good

[@kylemesser4281]

Great video love the knowledge I just smoked a fratello oro that had a Ecuador shade wrapper with a African Cameroon binder and was different but vary good

[@Urban-Explorer365]

Thanks for the detailed and enjoyable overview!

[@holtscigars]

Glad you enjoyed it 🙌

[@dhall78]

Really appreciate how when you’re giving your reviews, you look right into the soul of the cigars. I really enjoy the Mexican San Andres wrapper, do you have a review of that?🔥

[@MrPmoore10]

I recently smoked the a la Roma De Cuba Connecticut. Omg. One of my favorites. Smooth and mild.

[@TheUSA0816]

Thank you so much . I was watching this while enjoying a cigar- La Conquista. I believe it is an Ecuadorian shade wrapper. Good cigar, never had it before. I love trying new sticks. Thanks again for the videos.

[@holtscigars]

Glad the video was helpful thanks for watching 👊

[@bluezrx]

Great video as always

[@jaamja73]

For the price and remember guys I wrote "for the price" the La Aroma de Cuba Connecticut is a very elegant and delightful cigar and rhe flavor profile is amazing

[@richardsiles8206]

Great info- I like this Equadorian peppery taste.

[@john0691]

Anthony makes you want to put a suit on to smoke a cigar

[@OldGrizz-p9p]

Put on fancy socks too....

[@cigarimpresario8307]

great explanation Anthony!

[@ronniemoore2756]

My man, always dapper and the OG of information in my book, keep up the good work 👍

[@harlem710]

Great video, excellent explanation. Specifically when you said US Connecticut have a lower nicotine content. That’s something cigar companies don’t generally divulge.

[@regularguyfritz9450]

Always great content. I have to try them all now.😉

[@TucsonPablo]

Sorry Anthony I’m a novice when it comes to adding a comment. What I was trying to say was since I’ve been watching your videos I stopped buying based on price but my preference of mild to medium cigars. This has really changed my smoking experience.

[@aandk2594]

Great review Mazz. Not sure if you take special requests but can you please do a review of one of my all time favs? The Davidoff Royal Release in robusto?

[@billburbank4314]

Gonna have to give that Ashton a try...and gift it to buddy who is all abt mild to medium. AF dbl chat i great value.

[@AllAccessConstruction]

Learn something every day 👌🏾👍🏽💯💥

[@TucsonPablo]

Thanks Anthony. I’ve been enjoy cigars for over 20 yrs but 1always based my purchases on price. Since I’ve subscribed to you videos

[@holtscigars]

Great to hear! There are plenty of cigars that aren't properly represented by their price

[@edgarg6559]

The Cabinet is a phenomenal cigar.

[@holtscigars]

💯🤤

[@edwardeusery8872]

Outstanding video!

[@holtscigars]

Thank you very much!

[@dev--null]

Great video, sir! Thank you!

[@holtscigars]

👊

[@BourbonDrinker]

My older brother and I worked in the tobacco fields in Connecticut, Consolidated Tobacco was the name of the company we worked for. Hard work but good money for teenagers.

[@ScottHendrix-k8f]

I totally agree- smaller ring gauge = more wrapper taste. At least, in 40 years of cigar smoking.

[@PhilVogt6384]

My two fave are: Broadleaf Sumatra I also like Cameroon, and San Andreas as change ups.

[@yaakovzalman8923]

Very informative - thank you! When is Facc doing his solo debut?!

[@holtscigars]

One of his first videos was a review of the CAO Brazilia about two years ago now. It's cool to see how much the channel has grown and changed since then. Do you want to see more videos with Faccia solo?

[@uriel-heavensguardian8949]

💯💯🎯🎯💯💯Awesome information.

[@iralipman]

So I am new to your channel but not new to cigars and I was curious if you have done any videos discussing win cigars are soaked, and/or dipped in cognac or brandy or I guess even bourbon what are your thoughts on that?

[@masterman6537]

Hi Anthony another great show. Can you recommend a full bodied Connecticut wrapper cigar?

[@holtscigars]

Give the My Father Connecticut a go 🔥

[@joaquinkakimenendez2012]

There is also a Brazilian Connecticut wraper

[@VagrantIPA]

I really enjoyed this video. I’ve always wanted to know the difference between these wrappers. So cool! Do you know if the Nicaraguan brands like Perdomo own the farms in Ecuador, or are they purchasing the tobacco?

[@holtscigars]

Every factory is different, some source their tobacco and others will grow it. Glad you enjoyed the content!

[@VagrantIPA]

@@holtscigarsdo you think you could do a video about Pennsylvania broadleaf tobacco? I live in PA and I really would love to learn about our local varietal.

[@nathanhawee5373]

Thay Bella Cuba shade is phenomenal for 1.99 a stick.

[@czrs85]

Is it true that there is Nicaraguan shade wrapper now made from the placencia family?

[@David-xu1my]

Whats the difference between a Chateau and Double Chateau? Just size?

[@holtscigars]

You got it 👍

[@Tommy.OrginalvideosPhilly]

Yes 🔥

[@C69712]

Virginias, Burleys and perique are also from the US

[@anthonymazzola4470]

Correct, but that’s pipe tobacco. We are specifically talking about premium cigar tobacco.

[@C69712]

Completely understandable, I’m normally a pipe smoker. I really enjoy your videos and getting into cigars myself. Your videos have definitely helped me find out what my pallet is building off my pipe smoking favorites

[@rsnzlr]

thank u very much

[@8647309]

Cammacho Connecticut is my all time favorite

[@squiremuldoon5462]

The difference between one and the other is like the difference between 5:30 and 5:35.

[@unijaggerflax2975]

Gotta compliment you on your accent, idk if u realize it but you’ve got a really strong one. I had to rewind once or twice because I’m from Texas and your accent ain’t like ours!

[@holtscigars]

😂 thank you! Definitely a little different

[@Left-Blank]

Is there a Connecticut Puro?

[@anthonymazzola4470]

Not that I’m aware of.

[@WHBJr]

👍🏿

[@pce0]

nice

[@Badbing612]

Who knows better than u paesano? Nobody. 👍😎🐊

[@gigi9467]

Best cigar there us the perdomo but its a nicotine bomb lol

[@GhostWestern777]

True CT valley shade is now down to a SINGLE remaining grower. We need to stop calling these wrappers by the same name or we will no longer have the option of experiencing the difference.

[@dstreet17]

In fairness, La Aroma de Cuba Connecticut flows off the tongue better than La Aroma de Cuba Ecuador 😂

[@holtscigars]

very true 😂

[@giannicatalano6062]

They should not be called Connecticut unless it’s actualy grown in CT.. I say call it Ecuador shade, no CT💯💯💯💯

[@anthonymazzola4470]

Just a distinction of seed variety.

[@giannicatalano6062]

@@anthonymazzola4470 I know, I completely understand that, it’s just being from the CT River Valley just over the CT Border in Springfield Mass I suppose I have some Ct River Valley Tobacco Pride. This area down to New Haven at one time was the cigar Tobacco mecca.. I feel it deserves to be held to higher standards I guess. Anyway, I really enjoy your videos. Here’s to many more 🍷 cent’anni

[@anthonymazzola4470]

@@giannicatalano6062 tobacco & pizza CT definitely does exceptional 😉

[@giannicatalano6062]

@@anthonymazzola4470 oh the apizz! Fuggedaboudit, the best!💯💯💯

[@FiegAro2726]

I just finished my custom self made cigar cutter with Australian Black Opals and fine Ethiopian Opals.

[@eymerichinquisitore9022]

Ebbravo picciotto, facisti u bisiness in America