The San Lotano Connecticut Gran Toro is the largest vitola in AJ Fernandez’s Connecticut‑wrapped San Lotano Requiem lineup. Designed for smokers who want a mild‑to‑medium cigar with more flavor and richness than typical Connecticut blends, it delivers a long, cool, creamy smoke with AJ’s signature Nicaraguan touches. 

Size & Format

• Vitola: Gran Toro (Gordo)
• Dimensions: 6" x 60
• Packaging: Box of 20 cigars
  

Blend Composition

Wrapper

• Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade
  Silky, creamy, mild, and naturally sweet.

Binder

• Honduran
  Adds warm earthiness and structural balance.
  

Filler

• Dominican Republic & Nicaraguan tobaccos
  Deliver more depth and complexity than a typical Connecticut filler blend.
  

Origin

• Handmade in Nicaragua at Tabacalera Fernandez
  

Strength & Profile

• Mild–Medium strength
  Smooth and approachable yet richer than most Connecticut cigars.
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Flavor Notes

The Gran Toro size enhances coolness and depth, offering a flavorful progression:

• Creamy body
• Toasted nuts
• Cedar
• Light spices
• Earthy undertones
• Subtle sweetness and over‑aged tobacco character

This complexity is a hallmark of the blend and contributes to the cigar’s 91‑point Cigar Aficionado rating.

Smoking Experience

The San Lotano Connecticut Gran Toro is praised for:

• Effortless draw
• Even, cool burn (helped by the large 60‑ring gauge)
• Thick, aromatic smoke
• Consistent construction across boxes

Smokers enjoy it for its long, creamy profile that remains flavorful without becoming harsh or heavy.

Summary

The AJ Fernandez San Lotano Connecticut Gran Toro (6 x 60, 20‑count box) is a creamy, mild‑to‑medium Nicaraguan cigar wrapped in silky Ecuadorian Connecticut shade, supported by a Honduran binder and Dominican/Nicaraguan fillers. Delivering notes of cream, nuts, cedar, spice, and sweet earth, it is an ideal choice for smokers wanting a larger‑format Connecticut cigar with genuine depth and refinement.