The Esteban Carreras Cashmere Connecticut represents the brand's mildest offering, featuring an Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper that has been aged to maximize flavor complexity. This mild to medium-bodied cigar delivers a sophisticated smoking experience with notes of cream, coffee, toast, and nuttiness, breaking traditional Connecticut cigar conventions with its more complex tobacco blend. The cigar combines select Dominican and Nicaraguan fillers under the aged Connecticut wrapper, creating what reviewers describe as having "traditional Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade flavors of buttered toast and hay, along with a faint vegetative twinge" with touches of leather and lemon balm.
Crafted at Esteban Carreras' own Tabacalera Carreras factory in Estelí, Nicaragua, this cigar exemplifies the brand's commitment to blending traditional Cuban rolling techniques with modern Nicaraguan terroir. The Cashmere line showcases the brand's philosophy of "quality over quantity," with each cigar handcrafted using well-aged tobaccos and the utmost care. The brand's vertical integration ensures consistent quality while maintaining the unique profile that has made Esteban Carreras a respected name among boutique cigar manufacturers.
This Connecticut-wrapped offering provides a creamy, aromatic finish that appeals to both traditionalists seeking classic Connecticut characteristics and enthusiasts looking for added complexity. The cigar's construction delivers excellent burn qualities and consistent flavor development, making it suitable for both casual smoking occasions and more contemplative sessions.