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Oliva Connecticut Reserve
Oliva Connecticut Reserve is a mild-medium strength cigar made in Nicaragua at Tabacalera Oliva de Nicaragua. It pairs Ecuadorian Connecticut shade wrapper; Nicaraguan binder; Nicaraguan filler. The catalog lists 7 sizes, from 4 × 38 to 7 × 50.
- Maker
- Oliva
- Wrapper
- Ecuadorian Connecticut shade
- Binder
- Nicaraguan
- Filler
- Nicaraguan
- Country
- Nicaragua
- Factory
- Tabacalera Oliva de Nicaragua
- Strength
- mild-medium
- Sizes
- 7 · 4 × 38 to 7 × 50
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsOliva Connecticut Reserve uses an Ecuadorian Connecticut shade wrapper. Connecticut shade wrappers tend toward cream, cedar, nuts and a light, smooth finish. That is the leaf's general character, not a tasting note for this cigar.
How to smoke it
rules of thumb- Time: plan on about 1 hour to 1 h 30 min for a 6-inch size.
- When: Mild to medium: an easy daytime smoke and a gentle step up from a first cigar.
- Pair with: coffee with cream, a light beer, or a sparkling wine.
- Pace: about a puff a minute keeps it cool and lets the flavors change from third to third. Do not inhale.
- Before lighting: cut just above the cap line, toast the foot evenly, and take a cold draw to check it.
Sizes
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What does Oliva Connecticut Reserve taste like?
Oliva Connecticut Reserve uses an Ecuadorian Connecticut shade wrapper. Connecticut shade wrappers tend toward cream, cedar, nuts and a light, smooth finish. That is the leaf's general character, not a tasting note for this cigar; log a smoke in CigarMind to record your own.
How strong is Oliva Connecticut Reserve?
Oliva Connecticut Reserve is listed as mild-medium strength. Mild to medium: an easy daytime smoke and a gentle step up from a first cigar.
Is Oliva Connecticut Reserve good for beginners?
Yes. It is listed as mild to mild-medium, which is where most smokers start. Smoke it slowly, a puff a minute or so, and do not inhale.
Where is Oliva Connecticut Reserve made?
Oliva Connecticut Reserve is made in Nicaragua at Tabacalera Oliva de Nicaragua, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Oliva Connecticut Reserve use?
Oliva Connecticut Reserve uses an Ecuadorian Connecticut shade wrapper over a Nicaraguan binder, with Nicaraguan filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Oliva Connecticut Reserve come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 7 sizes: Petit Corona (4 × 38), Lonsdale (6½ × 44), Robusto (5 × 50), Toro (6 × 50), Churchill (7 × 50), Torpedo (6½ × 52) and Double Toro (6 × 60). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Oliva Connecticut Reserve?
For a 6-inch size, plan on about 1 hour to 1 h 30 min. That is a rule of thumb of 10 to 15 minutes per inch at a relaxed pace, a puff about once a minute.
What drink goes with Oliva Connecticut Reserve?
With a Connecticut shade wrapper, common pairings are coffee with cream, a light beer, or a sparkling wine. Match the drink's weight to the cigar's: lighter drinks for milder cigars, darker spirits for fuller ones.
What cigars are similar to Oliva Connecticut Reserve?
Cigars with a similar build include Nub (Oliva) Nub Connecticut, RoMa Craft Intemperance EC XVIII and Drew Estate ACID Blue. They share Connecticut shade wrapper, mild-medium strength, made in Nicaragua, same factory. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.