When picturing your average release from cigar blender James Brown, a delicate Connecticut is likely not at the top of the list. His Black Label Trading Co. brand made a name for itself with gritty maduro profiles, and the followup brand, Black Works Studio, is commonly associated with barber pole designs. However, with the Black Works Studio Paper Crane, the focus falls on the bright, citrus-forward characteristics of the blend’s Ecuadorian Connecticut desflorado wrapper. Described as having a subtle pink hue, desflorado designates the process of removing the flower buds of the tobacco plant before they can bloom, directing added energy and nutrients to the plant’s leaves. This prized wrapper surrounds an Ecuadorian Habano binder and all-Nicaraguan filler, being box-pressed and offered in two limited formats (Corona Gorda and Toro). The cigar is medium in body and fuller in flavor, showcasing a bright, tangy, and juicy profile with standout notes of citrus, white pepper, sourdough, and hints of fruit-infused tea.
Paper Crane Breakdown
- Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut Desflorado
- Binder: Ecuadorian Habano
- Filler: Nicaragua
- Factory: Fabrica Oveja Negra (Nicaragua)
- Production: Limited Edition (18,000 Cigars)
- Vitolas: 2
- Price: $11.00–$12.00 (MSRP)
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