About this cigar
Made in the Dominican Republic, the Thompson Challenger Torpedo Connecticut comes in the Torpedo format: 152 mm long with a 52 ring gauge (20.6 mm). Tobaccos: wrapper Connecticut Shade and filler Dominican Republic. Strength: medium; smoking time about 99 minutes. It is one of 3 sizes in the Challenger Torpedo line. Noted flavors: cream, cedar, hazelnut and spice.
Crafted by Thompson, the Challenger Torpedo in the Connecticut vitola comes from the house's production in the Dominican Republic. This 152 mm torpedo with a 52 ring gauge pairs a Connecticut Shade wrapper with a Dominican filler. A medium-strength cigar that suits aficionados seeking a balance between smoothness and character.
Specifications
- Brand
- Thompson
- Vitola
- Challenger Torpedo Connecticut
- Size
- Torpedo
- Length
- 152 mm · 5.98″
- Ring gauge
- 52 · 20.6 mm
- Wrapper
- Connecticut Shade
- Wrapper shade
- Colorado
- Filler
- Dominican Republic
- Country of manufacture
- 🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
- Smoking time
- About 99 min
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