Oliva Connecticut

weak_link · 03-06-2009, 04:29 PM

I have to thank Bengalman for sending me out a sneak peek at this smoke.
Thanks Ian!

Setting- garage, 56 degrees Fahrenheit

So first the bad stuff. The stick arrived in perfect shape but after a 5 day nap in my humidor the foot had split about an inch. Upon clipping the head split about 1/2 inch. I'm not sure why, the humidor that I stored this in has more than enough beads and is always rock steady at 65%.

The Oliva Connecticut is a really attractive cigar. It's a nice golden color with light veins and an oily sheen in the daylight.
The stick fired right up and the burn was very even right from the get go.

1/3
It gives a bit of a spiciness that tip toes on top of the creamy smoke that coats the mouth. During the first third the spice and leathery cream plays a bit of a tug of war for your attention. It seems to be burning a bit on the quick side but the burn line is even and the ash holds tight. It burned right thought the cracked foot without issue and the head was fixed with a bit of slobber. Its been a non-issue.

2/3
The spice seems to have backed off or mellowed out rolling into the second third and has really smoothed out. The leather seems a bit more pronounced along with the creamy smoke. It's easy to blow smoke rings and smooth through the sinuses.

3/3
Just before the band the spice if finding its way back in. The smoke is picking up in body and still very smooth. I'm smoking this in the afternoon but can see where this would be an outstanding cigar to enjoy with coffee.

Liked it: Yes
Buy it again?: I'll be looking to pick up some fivers for Saturday mornings with coffee. Probably not a box but only because I tend to like my smokes a bit more full bodied
Recommend: yes, great Connecticut cigar

03-06-2009, 04:29 PM	#1
weak_link The Stranger Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Eric Location: SF Bay Area, CA Posts: 1,263 Trading: (1)	Oliva Connecticut I have to thank Bengalman for sending me out a sneak peek at this smoke. Thanks Ian! Setting- garage, 56 degrees Fahrenheit So first the bad stuff. The stick arrived in perfect shape but after a 5 day nap in my humidor the foot had split about an inch. Upon clipping the head split about 1/2 inch. I'm not sure why, the humidor that I stored this in has more than enough beads and is always rock steady at 65%. The Oliva Connecticut is a really attractive cigar. It's a nice golden color with light veins and an oily sheen in the daylight. The stick fired right up and the burn was very even right from the get go. 1/3 It gives a bit of a spiciness that tip toes on top of the creamy smoke that coats the mouth. During the first third the spice and leathery cream plays a bit of a tug of war for your attention. It seems to be burning a bit on the quick side but the burn line is even and the ash holds tight. It burned right thought the cracked foot without issue and the head was fixed with a bit of slobber. Its been a non-issue. 2/3 The spice seems to have backed off or mellowed out rolling into the second third and has really smoothed out. The leather seems a bit more pronounced along with the creamy smoke. It's easy to blow smoke rings and smooth through the sinuses. 3/3 Just before the band the spice if finding its way back in. The smoke is picking up in body and still very smooth. I'm smoking this in the afternoon but can see where this would be an outstanding cigar to enjoy with coffee. Liked it: Yes Buy it again?: I'll be looking to pick up some fivers for Saturday mornings with coffee. Probably not a box but only because I tend to like my smokes a bit more full bodied Recommend: yes, great Connecticut cigar