Hiram & Solomon Entered Apprentice Connecticut Shade Robusto cigars arrive in boxes of 20, handcrafted at Nicaragua’s Plasencia factory representing the first Masonic degree with a golden Connecticut Shade wrapper from Talanga over matching Connecticut Shade binder and fillers blending Nicaraguan H Ometepe, Pennsylvania Broadleaf, and Paraguayan leaves. This 5 x 52 robusto delivers mild-to-medium body over 45–60 minutes, producing creamy, silky smoke with sweet white pepper notes, escalating cinnamon hints, wood, subtle fruit, coffee, nuts, and toast that culminate in a clean, refined finish. Praised for smooth draw, even burn line, and approachable sophistication ideal for morning or novice sessions, the Entered Apprentice offers a harmonious introduction to the Masonic progression series supporting Shriners Hospitals for Children.