This reinterpreted classic from LFD brings back the cigar that put the brand on the map. The 6 7/8"x49 Churchill comes in lavish 24-count boxes ($237.60/box), rocking an Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper over Dominican fillers. Don't let the Connecticut label fool you - this medium-full smoke delivers unexpected intensity while maintaining superb balance.
Immediate espresso bitterness crashes into caramelized walnut sweetness. The draw produces medium-thick smoke with a peppery tingle on the tongue. Some users report needing multiple touch-ups during initial combustion.
Dominican earthiness emerges, tempered by baking spices. The Connecticut wrapper shines with hay notes while the La Canela farm filler adds depth through leather undertones. Burn line stabilizes, revealing LFD's signature construction quality.
Mineral intensity builds alongside dark chocolate richness. Retrohale shows flashes of cinnamon stick and roasted cashews. Strength creeps toward full-bodied territory - new smokers might tap out before the nub.
Using tobacco exclusively from LFD's La Canela estate, this blend undergoes pilón fermentation - a stacking method that enhances flavor uniformity. The Connecticut wrapper gets dark maduro-like treatment through extended aging. Each cigar receives 18+ months post-roll conditioning in Caribbean climate-controlled rooms.
Rated 4.6/5 on cigar forums for its "old-school LFD character." 92-point CA rating highlights its construction. Best enjoyed slowly (90+ minutes) with bold coffee or aged rum. Newbies beware - the nicotine kick sneaks up post-band point.
