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Oliva Connecticut Reserve

Description

A mellow-bodied gem from Oliva.

The Connecticut Reserve from Oliva is a fantastic, mellow to medium-bodied handmade dressed in a silky Connecticut wrapper. This wrapper offers an exceedingly creamy flavor and mouthfeel, which complements the Cuban-seed Nicaraguan long-fillers within perfectly. After significant aging, each cigar envelops the palate with layers of thick flavor, leaving behind subtle notes of wood, coffee, and cream. Mellow it is, but short on flavor it isn't. This cigar truly satisfies, and Oliva fans will find this as a wonderful change of pace. Here's your morning cup o' joe cigar, my friend!

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Size
Pack
In Stock
MSRP
Price
Qty
Cart
Profile
Shape
Toro
Wrapper
Connecticut
Origin
Nicaragua
Flavored
False
Pressed
False
Has Tip
False
Binder
Nicaraguan
Filler
Nicaraguan
Sweet
False
Toro Tubo (6.0"x50)
Box of 10
In Stock
$126.00
| save $18.01 14% off
$107.99
Profile
Shape
Toro
Wrapper
Connecticut
Origin
Nicaragua
Flavored
False
Pressed
False
Has Tip
False
Binder
Nicaraguan
Filler
Nicaraguan
Sweet
False
Profile
Shape
Toro
Wrapper
Connecticut
Origin
Nicaragua
Flavored
False
Pressed
False
Has Tip
False
Binder
Nicaraguan
Filler
Nicaraguan
Sweet
False
Toro Tubo (6.0"x50)
Pack of 5
Only 1 Left
$63.00
| save $4.01 6% off
$58.99
Profile
Shape
Toro
Wrapper
Connecticut
Origin
Nicaragua
Flavored
False
Pressed
False
Has Tip
False
Binder
Nicaraguan
Filler
Nicaraguan
Sweet
False
Profile
Shape
Gordo
Wrapper
Connecticut
Origin
Nicaragua
Flavored
False
Pressed
False
Has Tip
False
Binder
Nicaraguan
Filler
Nicaraguan
Sweet
False
Double Toro (Gordo) (6.0"x60)
Box of 10
In Stock
$132.00
| save $19.01 14% off
$112.99
Profile
Shape
Gordo
Wrapper
Connecticut
Origin
Nicaragua
Flavored
False
Pressed
False
Has Tip
False
Binder
Nicaraguan
Filler
Nicaraguan
Sweet
False
Profile
Shape
Gordo
Wrapper
Connecticut
Origin
Nicaragua
Flavored
False
Pressed
False
Has Tip
False
Binder
Nicaraguan
Filler
Nicaraguan
Sweet
False
Double Toro (Gordo) (6.0"x60)
Pack of 5
In Stock
$66.00
| save $4.01 6% off
$61.99
Profile
Shape
Gordo
Wrapper
Connecticut
Origin
Nicaragua
Flavored
False
Pressed
False
Has Tip
False
Binder
Nicaraguan
Filler
Nicaraguan
Sweet
False
Profile
Shape
Lonsdale
Wrapper
Connecticut
Origin
Nicaragua
Flavored
False
Pressed
False
Has Tip
False
Binder
Nicaraguan
Filler
Nicaraguan
Sweet
False
Lonsdale (6.5"x44)
Box of 20
In Stock
$146.00
| save $6.01
$139.99
Profile
Shape
Lonsdale
Wrapper
Connecticut
Origin
Nicaragua
Flavored
False
Pressed
False
Has Tip
False
Binder
Nicaraguan
Filler
Nicaraguan
Sweet
False
Profile
Shape
Lonsdale
Wrapper
Connecticut
Origin
Nicaragua
Flavored
False
Pressed
False
Has Tip
False
Binder
Nicaraguan
Filler
Nicaraguan
Sweet
False
Lonsdale (6.5"x44)
Pack of 5
In Stock
$37.99
Profile
Shape
Lonsdale
Wrapper
Connecticut
Origin
Nicaragua
Flavored
False
Pressed
False
Has Tip
False
Binder
Nicaraguan
Filler
Nicaraguan
Sweet
False
Profile
Shape
Robusto
Wrapper
Connecticut
Origin
Nicaragua
Flavored
False
Pressed
False
Has Tip
False
Binder
Nicaraguan
Filler
Nicaraguan
Sweet
False
Robusto (5.0"x50)
Box of 20
In Stock
$180.00
| save $26.01 14% off
$153.99
Profile
Shape
Robusto
Wrapper
Connecticut
Origin
Nicaragua
Flavored
False
Pressed
False
Has Tip
False
Binder
Nicaraguan
Filler
Nicaraguan
Sweet
False
Profile
Shape
Robusto
Wrapper
Connecticut
Origin
Nicaragua
Flavored
False
Pressed
False
Has Tip
False
Binder
Nicaraguan
Filler
Nicaraguan
Sweet
False
Robusto (5.0"x50)
Pack of 5
In Stock
$45.00
| save $3.01 7% off
$41.99
Profile
Shape
Robusto
Wrapper
Connecticut
Origin
Nicaragua
Flavored
False
Pressed
False
Has Tip
False
Binder
Nicaraguan
Filler
Nicaraguan
Sweet
False
Profile
Shape
Petite Corona
Wrapper
Connecticut
Origin
Nicaragua
Flavored
False
Pressed
False
Has Tip
False
Binder
Nicaraguan
Filler
Nicaraguan
Sweet
False
Petite Corona (4.0"x38)
Box of 30
In Stock
$204.00
| save $30.01 15% off
$173.99
Profile
Shape
Petite Corona
Wrapper
Connecticut
Origin
Nicaragua
Flavored
False
Pressed
False
Has Tip
False
Binder
Nicaraguan
Filler
Nicaraguan
Sweet
False
Profile
Shape
Petite Corona
Wrapper
Connecticut
Origin
Nicaragua
Flavored
False
Pressed
False
Has Tip
False
Binder
Nicaraguan
Filler
Nicaraguan
Sweet
False
Petite Corona (4.0"x38)
Pack of 5
In Stock
$34.00
| save $2.01 6% off
$31.99
Profile
Shape
Petite Corona
Wrapper
Connecticut
Origin
Nicaragua
Flavored
False
Pressed
False
Has Tip
False
Binder
Nicaraguan
Filler
Nicaraguan
Sweet
False
Profile
Shape
Toro
Wrapper
Connecticut
Origin
Nicaragua
Flavored
False
Pressed
False
Has Tip
False
Binder
Nicaraguan
Filler
Nicaraguan
Sweet
False
Toro (6.0"x50)
Box of 20
In Stock
$216.00
| save $32.01 15% off
$183.99
Profile
Shape
Toro
Wrapper
Connecticut
Origin
Nicaragua
Flavored
False
Pressed
False
Has Tip
False
Binder
Nicaraguan
Filler
Nicaraguan
Sweet
False
Profile
Shape
Toro
Wrapper
Connecticut
Origin
Nicaragua
Flavored
False
Pressed
False
Has Tip
False
Binder
Nicaraguan
Filler
Nicaraguan
Sweet
False
Toro (6.0"x50)
Box of 10
In Stock
$108.00
| save $8.01 7% off
$99.99
Profile
Shape
Toro
Wrapper
Connecticut
Origin
Nicaragua
Flavored
False
Pressed
False
Has Tip
False
Binder
Nicaraguan
Filler
Nicaraguan
Sweet
False
Profile
Shape
Toro
Wrapper
Connecticut
Origin
Nicaragua
Flavored
False
Pressed
False
Has Tip
False
Binder
Nicaraguan
Filler
Nicaraguan
Sweet
False
Toro (6.0"x50)
Pack of 5
In Stock
$54.00
| save $4.01 7% off
$49.99
Profile
Shape
Toro
Wrapper
Connecticut
Origin
Nicaragua
Flavored
False
Pressed
False
Has Tip
False
Binder
Nicaraguan
Filler
Nicaraguan
Sweet
False
Profile
Shape
Churchill
Wrapper
Connecticut
Origin
Nicaragua
Flavored
False
Pressed
False
Has Tip
False
Binder
Nicaraguan
Filler
Nicaraguan
Sweet
False
Churchill (7.0"x50)
Box of 20
In Stock
$250.00
| save $37.01 15% off
$212.99
Profile
Shape
Churchill
Wrapper
Connecticut
Origin
Nicaragua
Flavored
False
Pressed
False
Has Tip
False
Binder
Nicaraguan
Filler
Nicaraguan
Sweet
False
Profile
Shape
Churchill
Wrapper
Connecticut
Origin
Nicaragua
Flavored
False
Pressed
False
Has Tip
False
Binder
Nicaraguan
Filler
Nicaraguan
Sweet
False
Churchill (7.0"x50)
Pack of 5
In Stock
$62.50
| save $4.51 7% off
$57.99
Profile
Shape
Churchill
Wrapper
Connecticut
Origin
Nicaragua
Flavored
False
Pressed
False
Has Tip
False
Binder
Nicaraguan
Filler
Nicaraguan
Sweet
False
Profile
Shape
Torpedo
Wrapper
Connecticut
Origin
Nicaragua
Flavored
False
Pressed
False
Has Tip
False
Binder
Nicaraguan
Filler
Nicaraguan
Sweet
False
Torpedo (6.5"x52)
Box of 20
In Stock
$250.00
| save $37.01 15% off
$212.99
Profile
Shape
Torpedo
Wrapper
Connecticut
Origin
Nicaragua
Flavored
False
Pressed
False
Has Tip
False
Binder
Nicaraguan
Filler
Nicaraguan
Sweet
False
Profile
Shape
Torpedo
Wrapper
Connecticut
Origin
Nicaragua
Flavored
False
Pressed
False
Has Tip
False
Binder
Nicaraguan
Filler
Nicaraguan
Sweet
False
Torpedo (6.5"x52)
Pack of 5
In Stock
$62.50
| save $4.51 7% off
$57.99
Profile
Shape
Torpedo
Wrapper
Connecticut
Origin
Nicaragua
Flavored
False
Pressed
False
Has Tip
False
Binder
Nicaraguan
Filler
Nicaraguan
Sweet
False
overall rating 4.71 out of 5 True { } True { } True { } Based on 363 Ratings
Customer Reviews of "Oliva Connecticut Reserve"
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Jeff K

Oliva Connecticut Reserve

Jeff K

Oliva has more than a handful of great blends in their portfolio, but no Connecticut among their signature lines…until now. Enter the NEW Oliva Connecticut Reserve.

Utilizing a striking Connecticut wrapper and Cuban-seed Nicaraguan long-fillers, this Oliva is a welcomed addition to their already healthy sized line. The band is very similar to their other lines, but with a stark white background. You’d think a white band on a gentler cigar would look horrible- not the case at all. I love the packaging; it’s well designed, definitive and eye catching.

The Connecticut Reserve is on the smoother side, but it still retains a solid amount of flavor. Smooth for sure, but with some strong notes of coffee and white pepper, complemented by a meaty, earthy core- it’s a very different tasting Connecticut. Although I think its one of a kind profile puts a refreshingly, unique spin on a typical gentler Connecticut, the way it finished was a little unsettling. It had a lingering aftertaste, which almost tasted a little dirty. It really stuck with me and put a damper on my enjoyment of the cigar. I kind of have the feeling that it’s something that could grow on me, but I’m two sticks in and no such luck.

As far as quality goes- no qualms here. The Connecticut Reserve burned exquisitely; it honestly couldn’t have gotten any better. The draw was consistent and comfortable and the ash (although a bit lumpy) was firm and white. 

This cigar is a definite stick to try. I’d be willing to bet some serious cash that this will quickly become a lot of people’s favorite cigar. Gentle is popular, different is good, and it’s very reasonably priced- so it definitely has a strong appeal. For me personally, I’d say it is just a few steps away from a great cigar. I feel it has a lot to offer in terms of creatively blended tobaccos and complex flavors but it’s missing that polished, refined edge.