True cigar aficionados have heard of the name Alonso Menendez being mentioned in cigar lounges from time to time. Menendez was the cigar genius who created the original Montecristo and H. Upmann brands in Cuba back in the day. Felix Menendez, Alonso’s son, has continued his father’s practice of crafting legendary premium cigars by establishing Dona Flor Cigars in Brazil. The Dona Flor CC Bahia Blend is a mild strength cigar that is handmade in Brazil. It features a light-brown Connecticut Shade wrapper that is draped over a Mata Fina binder and a blended filler made of Mata Fina and Mata Norte tobaccos. The CC Bahia Blend has a flavor profile that is smooth, creamy, and sweet.