Oliva Connecticut Update

BengalMan · 02-05-2009, 02:42 PM

Just wanted to fill everyone in on the status of the Oliva Connecticut. The bands will be shipping in about a week. The cigars are ready. Once the bands arrive in Nicaragua the sticks will begin getting banded and boxed and shipped to FL for distribution. I assume this will be in the next 4-5 weeks, however don't quote me, like always, things can change.

As far as the cigar itself goes, it's obviously a Connecticut wrapped cigar, mild in strength, but lots of flavor. Not your typical Connecticut that many compare to sucking air. I personally am very excited about this stick as I now have a cigar to hand to people at events that "want something mild" or "smoke Ashton's on a regular basis". The Connecticut gives the new cigar smoker that wants something mild, but with enough flavor that they know they're smoking a cigar. All while maintaining the constant quality and price point of the Oliva brand. In past situations like the one above, I would often try to give said smoker a Serie G and while it is a damn good cigar and very affordable, some still found the cameroon wrapper to have a little too much bite as an entry level stick.

In the day and age of SCHIP and state tobacco taxes rising, we are trying to consistently release a great product for an affordable price. The Connecticut will come in right around the price of the Serie O and will be in robusto, toro, churchill, and torpedo. Once boxes start shipping, I'm going to send some out to fellow Asylum brothers to get an early preview. I must say, while not being a mild cigar smoker myself, I smoked these every morning while in Miami for our sales meeting in December. They truly are an excellent stick.

Once things get a little more concrete, I'll come back and update everyone with more information.

JE3146 · 02-05-2009, 02:46 PM

Nice update Ian!

Thanks for keeping us in the loop

02-05-2009, 02:48 PM

thanks Ian, always looking for another morning stick that is mild but has very good flavor.

GTsetGO · 02-05-2009, 02:50 PM

mmm, i will be waiting in anticipation

LookAtBigErn82 · 02-05-2009, 02:56 PM

A must try for me, haven't found an Oliva I didn't like. Thanks for the update!

GTsetGO · 02-05-2009, 02:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LookAtBigErn82

A must try for me, haven't found an Oliva I didn't like. Thanks for the update!

this man speaks the truth

CBI_2 · 02-08-2009, 09:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LookAtBigErn82

A must try for me, haven't found an Oliva I didn't like. Thanks for the update!

Looking forward to trying this.

Volt · 02-05-2009, 03:14 PM

While I admit a cameroon wrap is one I find pretty damn tasty, what can be milder than a G? That's almost to mild for me and I'm not known for digging high nic sticks. Sounds like I need to try one though.

karmaz00 · 02-05-2009, 03:28 PM

i have had lots of success with the oliva line. cant wait to try one

stinkie · 02-05-2009, 03:31 PM

ian hopfuly they will be at the next cincy herf. wink wink nod nod.those gs were mighty tasty.

stinkie

elderboy02 · 02-05-2009, 03:40 PM

Thanks for the update Ian.

Will this be a regular production cigar like the G, O, and V?

kaisersozei · 02-05-2009, 03:58 PM

Very exciting, can't wait

BengalMan · 02-06-2009, 01:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by elderboy02

Thanks for the update Ian.

Will this be a regular production cigar like the G, O, and V?

Yup, regular production.

tenbaseg · 02-05-2009, 04:04 PM

Awesome. I'm heading to an Oliva event tonight. Great info.

acarr · 02-05-2009, 05:19 PM

Great thanks! Like everyone else, I have never found an Oliva I didn't like.

02-08-2009, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by acarr

Great thanks! Like everyone else, I have never found an Oliva I didn't like.

LkyLindy · 02-05-2009, 05:24 PM

Sounds like a winner!!!!!!!!!!!!!

ActionAndy · 02-05-2009, 05:42 PM

Sounds like a great cigar, thanks for sharing. I love mild.

Jbailey · 02-06-2009, 01:41 PM

I will give them a shot when they arrive at our shop.

Volt · 02-06-2009, 02:04 PM

BTW, we just scored boxes of red and blues - Yea us!!!!!

02-05-2009, 02:42 PM	#1
BengalMan Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ian Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 1,280 Trading: (10)	Oliva Connecticut Update Just wanted to fill everyone in on the status of the Oliva Connecticut. The bands will be shipping in about a week. The cigars are ready. Once the bands arrive in Nicaragua the sticks will begin getting banded and boxed and shipped to FL for distribution. I assume this will be in the next 4-5 weeks, however don't quote me, like always, things can change. As far as the cigar itself goes, it's obviously a Connecticut wrapped cigar, mild in strength, but lots of flavor. Not your typical Connecticut that many compare to sucking air. I personally am very excited about this stick as I now have a cigar to hand to people at events that "want something mild" or "smoke Ashton's on a regular basis". The Connecticut gives the new cigar smoker that wants something mild, but with enough flavor that they know they're smoking a cigar. All while maintaining the constant quality and price point of the Oliva brand. In past situations like the one above, I would often try to give said smoker a Serie G and while it is a damn good cigar and very affordable, some still found the cameroon wrapper to have a little too much bite as an entry level stick. In the day and age of SCHIP and state tobacco taxes rising, we are trying to consistently release a great product for an affordable price. The Connecticut will come in right around the price of the Serie O and will be in robusto, toro, churchill, and torpedo. Once boxes start shipping, I'm going to send some out to fellow Asylum brothers to get an early preview. I must say, while not being a mild cigar smoker myself, I smoked these every morning while in Miami for our sales meeting in December. They truly are an excellent stick. Once things get a little more concrete, I'll come back and update everyone with more information.

02-05-2009, 02:46 PM	#2
JE3146 Jordan #2 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jordan Location: Tigard, OR Posts: 2,115 Trading: (26)	Re: Oliva Connecticut Update Nice update Ian! Thanks for keeping us in the loop

02-05-2009, 02:48 PM	#3
barbourjay Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Oliva Connecticut Update thanks Ian, always looking for another morning stick that is mild but has very good flavor.

02-05-2009, 02:50 PM	#4
GTsetGO those were the droids Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Rob Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 1,686 Trading: (5)	Re: Oliva Connecticut Update mmm, i will be waiting in anticipation __________________ Modded Mustangs

02-05-2009, 02:56 PM	#5
LookAtBigErn82 Munson, Roy E.?? Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Steve Location: Kenosha, WI Posts: 178 Trading: (12)	Re: Oliva Connecticut Update A must try for me, haven't found an Oliva I didn't like. Thanks for the update! __________________ Finally, Big Ern is above the law!!

02-05-2009, 03:14 PM	#8
Volt I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 2,799 Trading: (19)	Re: Oliva Connecticut Update While I admit a cameroon wrap is one I find pretty damn tasty, what can be milder than a G? That's almost to mild for me and I'm not known for digging high nic sticks. Sounds like I need to try one though. __________________ Curing the infection... One bullet at a time.

02-05-2009, 03:28 PM	#9
karmaz00 Habanos Join Date: Dec 2008 First Name: Jason Location: victoria Posts: 1,855 Trading: (1)	Re: Oliva Connecticut Update i have had lots of success with the oliva line. cant wait to try one __________________ Habanos Collector Since 2003

02-05-2009, 03:31 PM	#10
stinkie Still Watching My Back Join Date: Dec 2008 First Name: dan Location: In the sticks/Tarlton ohio Posts: 140 Trading: (2)	Re: Oliva Connecticut Update ian hopfuly they will be at the next cincy herf. wink wink nod nod.those gs were mighty tasty. stinkie

02-05-2009, 03:40 PM	#11
elderboy02 Lets Go Buckeyes! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 12,508 Trading: (133)	Re: Oliva Connecticut Update Thanks for the update Ian. Will this be a regular production cigar like the G, O, and V?

02-05-2009, 03:58 PM	#12
kaisersozei The Homebrew Hammer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Gerard Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 3,183 Trading: (40)	Re: Oliva Connecticut Update Very exciting, can't wait __________________

02-05-2009, 04:04 PM	#14
tenbaseg Saying no to daily deals! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Garrett Location: Masshole Nation Posts: 1,094 Trading: (40)	Re: Oliva Connecticut Update Awesome. I'm heading to an Oliva event tonight. Great info.

02-05-2009, 05:19 PM	#15
acarr Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 1,307 Trading: (34)	Re: Oliva Connecticut Update Great thanks! Like everyone else, I have never found an Oliva I didn't like.

02-05-2009, 05:24 PM	#17
LkyLindy Chief Cook/Bottle Washer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Harvey Location: Long Island NY Posts: 134 Trading: (6)	Re: Oliva Connecticut Update Sounds like a winner!!!!!!!!!!!!! __________________ any time you try a decent crime, you got fifty ways you're gonna fu*k up. If you think of twenty-five of them, then you're a genius... and you ain't no genius.

02-05-2009, 05:42 PM	#18
ActionAndy Dayman, Master of Karate Join Date: Dec 2008 First Name: Andy Location: Saratoga Springs, NY Posts: 671 Trading: (7)	Re: Oliva Connecticut Update Sounds like a great cigar, thanks for sharing. I love mild.

02-06-2009, 01:41 PM	#19
Jbailey Brewcifer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dave Location: Madison, WI Posts: 5,212 Trading: (17)	Re: Oliva Connecticut Update I will give them a shot when they arrive at our shop.

02-06-2009, 02:04 PM	#20
Volt I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 2,799 Trading: (19)	Re: Oliva Connecticut Update BTW, we just scored boxes of red and blues - Yea us!!!!! __________________ Curing the infection... One bullet at a time.