The Powstanie Connecticut Robusto puts an Ecuadorian Connecticut shade wrapper over a Pennsylvania Broadleaf binder and aged Nicaraguan long filler — an unusual recipe that gives this mellow-to-medium bodied cigar noticeably more structure than a standard Connecticut. It is rolled alongside the rest of the Powstanie portfolio at Fábrica de Tabacos Nica Sueño S.A. in Estelí, and the 5 x 50 Robusto is the format that shows the blend off best: even-burning, generous, and easy to sit with.
Cedar and roasted nuts lead, followed by leather and smooth cocoa. A creamy sweetness of caramel or honey runs underneath alongside toasted bread, hay and mild earth, while a subtle spice gathers slowly and gives the finish a little bite.
Announced in May 2023 and released that August, the Connecticut was the first new regular-production line from brothers Mike and Greg Szczepankewicz since Powstanie launched in 2015. At $11.20 a cigar from 21-count boxes, it is a legitimate everyday premium — perfect with morning coffee or a slow weekend afternoon. If you want a Connecticut with a boutique pedigree and a bit of backbone, this Robusto is a smart place to spend your money.
