San Lotano Requiem Connecticut Toro

The AJ Fernandez San Lotano Requiem Connecticut Toro is a medium-bodied, box-pressed cigar with a top-quality Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper that delivers a smooth, refined smoke with notes of graham cracker, cocoa, and sweet spice.

Size: Toro (6″ x 52) — Box-Pressed
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut
Binder/Filler: Honduran binder / Dominican and Nicaraguan long-filler
Strength: Medium
Flavor Profile: Graham cracker, cocoa, leather, sweet spice, cream, cedar
Origin: Estelí, Nicaragua (Tabacalera Fernandez)
Box Count: 20 cigars

The Approachable Side of Requiem

The San Lotano Requiem Connecticut represents the smooth, refined side of AJ Fernandez’s tribute to his grandfather. While the Habano and Maduro expressions deliver boldness and power, the Connecticut blend showcases AJ’s ability to craft a nuanced, approachable cigar without sacrificing complexity. A San Lotano Connecticut was rated the 2nd best cigar of 2012 by Cigar Journal, cementing the brand’s reputation for excellence across all wrapper styles.

A Multi-Origin Blend

The Requiem Connecticut is unique within the San Lotano lineup for its multi-origin construction. A top-quality Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper is laid over a Honduran binder, encasing a carefully aged core of Dominican and Nicaraguan long-fillers. This blend of tobaccos from multiple regions creates a more complex flavor profile than a typical Connecticut cigar, with each origin contributing distinct characteristics to the overall smoking experience. The box-pressed format ensures a cool draw and concentrated flavors.

The Blend and Flavor

This medium-bodied cigar opens with smooth notes of graham cracker and cream, immediately establishing a refined, inviting character. As the cigar progresses, cocoa and leather emerge, joined by sweet spice and cedar on the palate. The retrohale is gentle and aromatic, carrying notes of toasted bread and subtle pepper. The balance between sweetness and earthy depth is exceptional—approachable yet never boring. The finish is clean and satisfying, with lingering impressions of cream, cedar, and a whisper of natural sweetness that makes this cigar ideal for any time of day.