Oliva Connecticut Reserve

[The BurgerMeister]

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like all Connecticuts i've tried, this cigar starts out a little harsh. however, it isn't a bad harsh... it's more peppery than chemical. there's a nice woody and nutty flavor with the pepper on top. quite nice!

so far, i'm liking this more than most other Conns i've tried. i may be getting ahead of myself, but this and the Serie V are the best Olivas i've tried. about an inch in, the ash is fairly tight and the burn is even. the draw is near perfect. flavors are pepper and nut. those flavors remain on the finish, which is fairly long.

burn has gone a little uneven, but i'm sure it will right itself quickly. a slight grassiness just appeared on the palate. the aroma is nice and nutty.

at the halfway point, the flavors are much the same. the nutty and peppery notes are prevalent on the draw, and the grassiness sits nicely on the finish. a hint of cinnamon sweetness ties everything together nicely.

the nuttiness really is wonderful. all of the flavors interact perfectly in this cigar, and the aroma complements it beautifully.

nearing the nub, and everything has gotten smoooooth. the pepper has now moved to the finish to replace the grassiness. nut is still the most obvious flavor. the mouth feel is light and pleasant. the burn has been mostly even, the draw has remained near perfect. the ash has gotten tighter, if anything. all in all, this a beautiful medium-bodied smoked. it's on the list of possible BurgerMeister box purchases.

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GRADES:

Appearance... B+ very nice Connecticut wrapper. some veins and spots, but nice overall.

Construction... B solid, but a few inconsistencies. nothing major.

Burn... B- uneven at times, but corrected itself quickly.

Draw... B+ near perfect.

Flavor... B+ nutty, peppery, slightly grassy, and sweet. smooth and well balanced all the way.

OVERALL GRADE: B (damn good cigar!)

 

[smokinghole]

That's the only connie I like. The camacho is a good one with out the chemical taste but it's too mild for me.

 

[vivalanation734]

This is one of the smokes I give to my friends that are new to cigars. It always seems to be a hit.

 

[LiLo]

I don't smoke a lot of conn's at all but that is one i have enjoyed in the past. Thanks for sharing!

 

[Oxman]

Thanks for the review. This is one of my all-time favorites; I can smoke one with coffee every morning and be quite happy!

 

[SkinsFanLarry]

Thanks for the review and pic's and for sharing your experience.

These things sell like "hotcakes" at my local B&M.

 

[bigbwalls]

Thanks for the review.

I'm not a huge fan of mild cigars, but I found the Oliva Connecticut to be incredibly flavorful. I really enjoy this particular cigar with coffee.

 

[Virtuoso]

I seem to be the only person who gets a bland taste from the Oliva Conn...I liked the Camacho CT and Mederos CT, Perdomo Golf but this one was kind of "meh" to me. I love connies so I have tried as many as I can get my hands on as I have wanted one that is creamy but stronger.

I also didn't smoke just one but I thought I got a dud and got a couple more (one from a shop, one from a bomb) and they were the same.

 

[The BurgerMeister]

i need to try the Camacho.

 

[ER Doc]

One of my absolute favorite Connecticuts - actually one of my few box purchases. Great review BTW.

 

[Wink]

Damn Good Review! Thanks for sharing!

 

[The BurgerMeister]

thanks!