Onyx
Reserve
Onyx Reserve is a medium-full strength cigar made in Dominican Republic. It pairs Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro wrapper; Nicaraguan binder; Dominican, Nicaraguan and Peruvian filler. The catalog lists 5 sizes, from 5 × 50 to 7 × 50.
- Maker
- Onyx
- Wrapper
- Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro
- Binder
- Nicaraguan
- Filler
- Dominican, Nicaraguan and Peruvian
- Country
- Dominican Republic
- Strength
- medium-full
- Sizes
- 5 · 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 bringsOnyx Reserve uses a Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro wrapper. Connecticut broadleaf wrappers tend toward dark chocolate, molasses and a heavy sweetness. 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: Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
- Pair with: port, stout, or a sweet bourbon.
- 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
5 in the catalogWhat to try next
matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factoryOnyx Reserve questions
What does Onyx Reserve taste like?
Onyx Reserve uses a Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro wrapper. Connecticut broadleaf wrappers tend toward dark chocolate, molasses and a heavy sweetness. 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 Onyx Reserve?
Onyx Reserve is listed as medium-full strength. Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
Is Onyx Reserve good for beginners?
It is a stronger cigar. Most newer smokers are better served starting milder and working up to it. Smoke it slowly, a puff a minute or so, and do not inhale.
Where is Onyx Reserve made?
Onyx Reserve is made in Dominican Republic, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Onyx Reserve use?
Onyx Reserve uses a Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro wrapper over a Nicaraguan binder, with Dominican, Nicaraguan and Peruvian filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Onyx Reserve come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 5 sizes: Robusto (5 × 50), Toro (6 × 50), Churchill (7 × 50), No. 2 Belicoso (6.12 × 52) and Torbusto (5½ × 60). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Onyx 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 Onyx Reserve?
With a broadleaf wrapper, common pairings are port, stout, or a sweet bourbon. Match the drink's weight to the cigar's: lighter drinks for milder cigars, darker spirits for fuller ones.
What cigars are similar to Onyx Reserve?
Cigars with a similar build include Crowned Heads Le Careme, La Aurora 107 USA and Henry Clay Classic. They share broadleaf wrapper, medium-full strength, made in Dominican Republic. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.