El Mago James Avenue Connecticut — A Legacy Born in Surfside Now Available Early July

Posted on June 23 2026

El Mago James Avenue Connecticut cigar at Luxury Cigar Club

Four new pre-orders from El Mago Cigars mark the debut of the James Avenue line — a tribute built by founder Nick Fusco in memory of his grandparents, Maria and Gonzalo Torre, who perished in the 2021 collapse of Champlain Towers South in Surfside.

Wrapper: Connecticut
Binder: Habano (Undisclosed Origin)
Filler: Nicaraguan
Strength: Mild+
Vitola: Toro Box Pressed, 6 x 54
Price: $56.10 / 5-pack | $224.40 / box of 20
Ship Date: Early July 2026

The Connecticut is the most refined of the four James Avenue expressions. Made at MGE Cigars in Estelí, Nicaragua, this 6 x 54 box-pressed Toro pairs a Connecticut wrapper with a Habano binder and Nicaraguan fillers to deliver notes of toasted almond, warm cream, cedar, and a gentle sweetness through a clean, satisfying finish. Mild-plus in strength — the most approachable entry point in the lineup and an exceptionally well-constructed everyday smoke.

Regular production. A cigar built to honor a legacy.

Pre-Order El Mago James Avenue Connecticut at Luxury Cigar Club

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