Buffalo Ten Connectcut

The Buffalo TEN Connecticut, part of El Artista’s Buffalo TEN line, is a soft box-pressed Toro (6×50) released in mid‑2021. It features:

• Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut from El Artista’s farms
• Binder: African Cameroon
• Filler: Blend of Nicaraguan and Dominican tobaccos, including proprietary leaves 

 Aroma & Pre-Light

• Smooth, fresh-cut hay and honey notes, with a touch of black pepper on the cold draw  

 Flavor Progression

• First Third: Pepper-forward, with cedar and mineral hints, plus creamy undertones  
• Middle to Final: Leather, cedar, baking spices, occasional cream and maple sweetness—strong cedar remains dominant  
• Some reviewers noted a slight bitterness and flavor fade in the final third  

Body & Strength

• Firmly sits in the medium body/strength category
• Washes of sweetness, earth, green tea, and floral hints add complexity  

Construction & Performance

• Draw: Generally smooth and consistent; a slight plug in some spots but overall fine  
• Burn: Even and reliable, with long ash; minor waviness requires occasional touch‑ups  
• Construction: Good overall, though some flaky ash and a few relights in later stages