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The El Septimo Emperor Collection Yao Connecticut is a 6 1/2 x 60 torpedo made in Costa Rica with a Connecticut-seed wrapper and an undisclosed binder and filler. El Septimo rates it mild, and we sell it as singles.
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Description
The El Septimo Emperor Collection Yao Connecticut is a 6 1/2 x 60 torpedo rolled in Costa Rica under a pale Connecticut-seed wrapper. El Septimo has not named the binder or filler; a company representative told halfwheel only that the tobacco comes from four growing areas worldwide.
What It Tastes Like
We could not find a dated independent review of the Yao Connecticut, so this page carries no score. El Septimo’s own listing rates it mild and points to cream, nuts and a gentle oak note, with a steady burn.
Who It’s For
- Shade-leaf devotees hoping for a mellow blend in a large, tapered shape.
- Big-ring fans who like the hefty feel of a 60 gauge without a heavy-bodied blend.
- El Septimo followers curious about the series where the brand first used a Connecticut-seed wrapper.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- El Septimo calls it mild, which suits a relaxed afternoon
- Rolled in Costa Rica, according to El Septimo
Cons
- Binder and filler tobaccos are not disclosed
- We found no independent rating for this size
- That 60 gauge is a handful for anyone used to coronas
About the Emperor Collection
El Septimo showed the Emperor Collection to retailers in Las Vegas at PCA 2022, naming its cigars for historical rulers, and shipments began that fall. halfwheel lists the Yao Connecticut as regular production, alongside a Yao Maduro in the same size.
Pairing and Storage
Since El Septimo rates this torpedo mild, start with something light, like a glass of champagne, white rum or a pale lager; our cigar pairing guide explains the thinking.
Compare Similar Cigars
- El Septimo Alexander III Toro: a Connecticut-seed toro from the same collection, listed by halfwheel at 6 x 54.
- El Septimo Augustus Cesar Connecticut: another Connecticut-wrapped Emperor Collection cigar, later renamed the Augustus Connecticut.
- El Septimo Empress Sheba: a maduro added to the Emperor Collection in 2023, also made in Costa Rica.
El Septimo Emperor Collection Yao Connecticut FAQ
How strong is the El Septimo Emperor Collection Yao Connecticut?
El Septimo rates it mild, a 2 on its five-point scale.
What size is the Yao Connecticut?
This torpedo runs 6 1/2 inches long at a 60 ring gauge, narrowing to a pointed head.
Where is it made, and what tobacco is inside?
It is rolled in Costa Rica. El Septimo names the wrapper as Connecticut but keeps the binder and filler undisclosed.
How does the Yao Connecticut differ from the Yao Maduro?
The wrapper is the visible difference: halfwheel lists both as 6 1/2 x 60 torpedoes, one in pale Connecticut-seed leaf and one in dark maduro. El Septimo has not said whether the binder and filler also differ.
Browse the rest of the brand’s range on our El Septimo cigars page.
Additional information
| Packaging Type | Single |
|---|---|
| Strength | Mild |
| Origin | |
| Wrapper | Connecticut |
| Binder | Undisclosed |
| Filler | Undisclosed |
| Length | 6 1/2" |
| Gauge | 60 |
| Shape | Torpedo |
