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Oliva Flor de Oliva Gold
Oliva Flor de Oliva Gold is a mild strength cigar made in Nicaragua at Tabacalera Oliva de Nicaragua. It pairs Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper; Nicaraguan binder; Nicaraguan filler. The catalog lists 4 sizes, from 5 × 50 to 7 × 50.
- Maker
- Oliva
- Wrapper
- Ecuadorian Connecticut
- Binder
- Nicaraguan
- Filler
- Nicaraguan
- Country
- Nicaragua
- Factory
- Tabacalera Oliva de Nicaragua
- Strength
- mild
- Sizes
- 4 · 5 × 50 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 Flor de Oliva Gold uses an Ecuadorian Connecticut 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 h 5 min to 1 h 40 min for a 6.5-inch size.
- When: A mild cigar suits a morning coffee, a first cigar, or anyone still finding their range.
- 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 Flor de Oliva Gold taste like?
Oliva Flor de Oliva Gold uses an Ecuadorian Connecticut 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 Flor de Oliva Gold?
Oliva Flor de Oliva Gold is listed as mild strength. A mild cigar suits a morning coffee, a first cigar, or anyone still finding their range.
Is Oliva Flor de Oliva Gold 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 Flor de Oliva Gold made?
Oliva Flor de Oliva Gold is made in Nicaragua at Tabacalera Oliva de Nicaragua, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Oliva Flor de Oliva Gold use?
Oliva Flor de Oliva Gold uses an Ecuadorian Connecticut 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 Flor de Oliva Gold come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 4 sizes: Robusto (5 × 50), Toro (6 × 50), Churchill (7 × 50) and Torpedo (6½ × 52). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Oliva Flor de Oliva Gold?
For a 6.5-inch size, plan on about 1 h 5 min to 1 h 40 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 Flor de Oliva Gold?
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 Flor de Oliva Gold?
Cigars with a similar build include Joya de Nicaragua Clásico, Rocky Patel Java Latte and Man O' War Virtue. They share Connecticut shade wrapper, mild strength, made in Nicaragua. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.