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The Knuckle Sandwich Connecticut Robusto is a 5 x 52 robusto from Erik Espinosa and Guy Fieri, built on an Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper over a Nicaraguan core. Cigar Insider scored it 89 points (April 2023), and we sell it as singles.
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Description
The Knuckle Sandwich Connecticut Robusto is the Connecticut blend’s 5 x 52 Robusto J, made with a light Ecuadorian Connecticut leaf wrapped around binder and filler grown in Nicaragua. A.J. Fernandez rolls it for Espinosa Premium Cigars at his San Lotano factory in Ocotal.
What It Tastes Like
In its April 18, 2023 edition, Cigar Aficionado’s Cigar Insider newsletter gave this robusto 89 points and a mild-medium strength rating. The tasters saw a golden wrapper marked by a few raised veins, and found an easy, smoky draw carrying soft vanilla, almond and milk chocolate. The finish ran sweet, like butterscotch, with a faint thread of cinnamon.
Who It’s For
- Connecticut-shade fans who want a lighter wrapper than the Habano or Maduro Knuckle Sandwich blends.
- Anyone short on time who prefers a 5-inch cigar over the 6-inch Toro or the 6 1/2-inch Short Churchill.
- Coffee drinkers, since Espinosa suggests the blend with a morning cup as well as an evening cocktail.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- 89 points from Cigar Insider (April 2023)
- Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper around an all-Nicaraguan interior
- Part of the regular Knuckle Sandwich lineup, per halfwheel
Cons
- Too mild for smokers who want a strong, peppery robusto
- Strength readings vary by source, from mild-medium to a little past medium
About Knuckle Sandwich Connecticut
The Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives host and Erik Espinosa built Knuckle Sandwich together, per Cigar Aficionado; the lighter Connecticut wrapper arrived as a regular blend in January 2023, according to halfwheel.
Pairing and Storage
Since critics place it between mild and medium, this robusto suits the lighter picks in our drink pairing guide, such as a crisp lager or white rum.
Compare Similar Cigars
- Knuckle Sandwich Connecticut Toro: this Connecticut blend in Espinosa’s 6 x 54 toro size.
- Knuckle Sandwich Connecticut Short Churchill: a slimmer 6 1/2 x 48 that Cigar Aficionado lists as box-pressed.
- Knuckle Sandwich Habano Robusto: a matching 5 x 52 with an Ecuador Havana wrapper, rated 87 by Cigar Insider (August 2022).
Knuckle Sandwich Connecticut Robusto FAQ
How strong is the Knuckle Sandwich Connecticut Robusto?
Sources put it between mild and medium: Cigar Insider called it mild-medium in April 2023 and JR Cigar labels it mellow-to-medium, while halfwheel’s reviewer found it moving from between mild and medium to slightly past medium.
How big is the Knuckle Sandwich Connecticut Robusto?
Espinosa lists it at 5 x 52, the shortest of the three Connecticut sizes.
Is the Knuckle Sandwich Connecticut Robusto box-pressed?
Not as a rule. Cigar Aficionado names the Short Churchill as the pressed Connecticut size and JR Cigar lists its shape simply as parejo, though halfwheel noticed a slight press at the foot of two samples.
How does it differ from the Knuckle Sandwich Habano Robusto?
Same size and Nicaraguan core, but a darker Ecuador Havana wrapper; Cigar Insider rated the Habano medium-full.
Find the darker Knuckle Sandwich wrappers and other Erik Espinosa blends on our Espinosa cigar brand page.
Additional information
| Packaging Type | Single |
|---|---|
| Strength | Medium |
| Origin | |
| Wrapper | Ecuadorian Connecticut |
| Binder | Nicaragua |
| Filler | Nicaragua |
| Length | 5" |
| Gauge | 52 |
