Oliva Connecticut - bad review of a good cigar

chippewastud79 · 03-11-2009, 01:42 PM

Thanks to Ian for an opportunity to smoke this very tasty cigar. Also a great sunny and warm day for smoking helped the overall exprience

I must confess I am terrible at reviews and my "ratings" are merely : "liked it, buy more" and "hated it, pitched it". This cigar would definitely be in my first category.

First off this cigar was constructed amazingly, no lighting, burn or smoking problems despite the fairly stong winds on my deck. Pre-light draw was slightly loose, but sweet tasting and suprisingly tightened up after the light.

Tastes were very good, slightly sweet, a little nutty and tasty despite a little initial burnt flavor from my over-toasting. Smoke was plentiful and very white. I would hardly consider the flavors mild, although there was little strength in my opinion.

I would definitely seek some more of these out, although I have yet to see them in any of my local B+M's as of yet. Good cigar, good flavor and another great cigar from the Oliva family of cigars.

Obligatory smoking buddies picture. Maui (blue brindle and white) and Macho (black and white).

Thanks again to BengalMan for the cigar and opportunity to share my thoughts with all of you.

Pat1075 · 03-11-2009, 02:05 PM

Thanks for the review. I can't wait to get my hands on one of these.

Kreth · 03-11-2009, 02:07 PM

How was that a bad review?

Jbailey · 03-11-2009, 02:40 PM

I've smoked a couple lonsdales and found them to be a great smoke. Good review Adam. Looks like you got some great smoking partners.

elderboy02 · 03-11-2009, 02:44 PM

Thanks for the review

BlackIrish · 03-11-2009, 03:33 PM

Well done!

G G · 03-11-2009, 05:18 PM

Nice review.

fissure · 03-11-2009, 06:31 PM

Any review is great with good pics of good looking dogs

chippewastud79 · 03-12-2009, 02:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kreth

How was that a bad review?

It is a positive review, the reviewer is just not very good at reviewing

Kreth · 03-12-2009, 03:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chippewastud79

It is a positive review, the reviewer is just not very good at reviewing

I thought it was good, covered all the basics. The only thing I would suggest (this was recommended to me in one of my first reviews) is to include the vitola. Who needs a fancy numbering system when all it really boils down to is whether you liked it or not?

mcmoyer · 03-12-2009, 07:07 PM

Nice review, great pictures...THANKS!!

FriskyDingo · 03-12-2009, 07:50 PM

Nicely done!

I hope to get my hands on some of these soon!

03-12-2009, 08:11 PM

That was a good review. Love your smoking buddies, I have a couple of smoking buddies myself.

chippewastud79 · 03-12-2009, 09:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kreth

I thought it was good, covered all the basics. The only thing I would suggest (this was recommended to me in one of my first reviews) is to include the vitola. Who needs a fancy numbering system when all it really boils down to is whether you liked it or not?

Hell, as many people can vouch for, I don't know vitolas, thats what the picture was for.

Robusto or Toro I believe is what they call that shape.

03-12-2009, 09:32 PM

awesome dogs mate thay are baned here in the uk

WildBlueSooner · 03-12-2009, 09:48 PM

Thanks...these are on my list!

Nabinger16 · 03-13-2009, 07:19 AM

Great review, Bro! I've never been much for Connecticut wrappers, but since it's from Oliva I'll have to give it a try.

Gorgeous dogs man! My little smoking buddy is a 20 lbs Boston Terrier.

03-13-2009, 07:53 AM

Oliva's been making some good stuff lately. Definitely have joined the "big boys" of the industry. Nice review Adam.

Volt · 03-13-2009, 09:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nabinger16

Great review, Bro! I've never been much for Connecticut wrappers, but since it's from Oliva I'll have to give it a try.

Gorgeous dogs man! My little smoking buddy is a 20 lbs Boston Terrier.

I'm with you. It seems lately most of the Connie wrappers I have smoked have been very harsh and not very flavorful. I will give this a try at some point as I do like the brand over all. Most everything gets at least one shot.

chippewastud79 · 03-13-2009, 12:59 PM

This one is definitely worth "one shot", probably worth more. I have a torpedo I need to smoke as well. I will add the review/thoughts on that one if there are any other good notes to be said

03-11-2009, 01:42 PM	#1
chippewastud79 Fatter than you! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Larry Location: A little place called home. Posts: 5,397 Trading: (44)	Oliva Connecticut - bad review of a good cigar Thanks to Ian for an opportunity to smoke this very tasty cigar. Also a great sunny and warm day for smoking helped the overall exprience I must confess I am terrible at reviews and my "ratings" are merely : "liked it, buy more" and "hated it, pitched it". This cigar would definitely be in my first category. First off this cigar was constructed amazingly, no lighting, burn or smoking problems despite the fairly stong winds on my deck. Pre-light draw was slightly loose, but sweet tasting and suprisingly tightened up after the light. Tastes were very good, slightly sweet, a little nutty and tasty despite a little initial burnt flavor from my over-toasting. Smoke was plentiful and very white. I would hardly consider the flavors mild, although there was little strength in my opinion. I would definitely seek some more of these out, although I have yet to see them in any of my local B+M's as of yet. Good cigar, good flavor and another great cigar from the Oliva family of cigars. Obligatory smoking buddies picture. Maui (blue brindle and white) and Macho (black and white). Thanks again to BengalMan for the cigar and opportunity to share my thoughts with all of you. __________________ If we weren't supposed to eat animals, then how come they're made of meat? You can never have too many cigars, they are like an investment in good times.

03-11-2009, 02:05 PM	#2
Pat1075 Feeling at Home Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Patrick Location: Lakewood, OH Posts: 755 Trading: (11)	Re: Oliva Connecticut - bad review of a good cigar Thanks for the review. I can't wait to get my hands on one of these.

03-11-2009, 02:07 PM	#3
Kreth Ronin smoker Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Jeff Location: Oneonta, NY Posts: 3,620 Trading: (14)	Re: Oliva Connecticut - bad review of a good cigar How was that a bad review?

03-11-2009, 02:40 PM	#4
Jbailey Brewcifer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dave Location: Madison, WI Posts: 5,212 Trading: (17)	Re: Oliva Connecticut - bad review of a good cigar I've smoked a couple lonsdales and found them to be a great smoke. Good review Adam. Looks like you got some great smoking partners. __________________ "Sent to spy on a Cuban talent show first stop- Havana au go-go." Field Marshall Douche Bag.

03-11-2009, 02:44 PM	#5
elderboy02 Lets Go Buckeyes! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 12,509 Trading: (133)	Re: Oliva Connecticut - bad review of a good cigar Thanks for the review

03-11-2009, 03:33 PM	#6
BlackIrish MassHole Militia Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Eddie Location: Bunker Hill Posts: 1,395 Trading: (55)	Re: Oliva Connecticut - bad review of a good cigar Well done! __________________

03-11-2009, 05:18 PM	#7
G G BR549 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Taylor, FL. Posts: 12,730 Trading: (10)	Re: Oliva Connecticut - bad review of a good cigar Nice review.

03-11-2009, 06:31 PM	#8
fissure DHC Black Ops Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Steve Location: Grand Blanc, Mi Posts: 1,184 Trading: (48)	Re: Oliva Connecticut - bad review of a good cigar Any review is great with good pics of good looking dogs

03-12-2009, 07:07 PM	#11
mcmoyer Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Michael Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 255 Trading: (25)	Re: Oliva Connecticut - bad review of a good cigar Nice review, great pictures...THANKS!! __________________ Not an Aficionado...

03-12-2009, 07:50 PM	#12
FriskyDingo hoosierherfers.com Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Evan Location: Jeffersonville, IN Posts: 318 Trading: (16)	Re: Oliva Connecticut - bad review of a good cigar Nicely done! I hope to get my hands on some of these soon! __________________ -= http://www.hoosierherfers.com =-

03-12-2009, 08:11 PM	#13
scooter Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Oliva Connecticut - bad review of a good cigar That was a good review. Love your smoking buddies, I have a couple of smoking buddies myself.

03-12-2009, 09:32 PM	#15
adampc22 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Oliva Connecticut - bad review of a good cigar awesome dogs mate thay are baned here in the uk

03-12-2009, 09:48 PM	#16
WildBlueSooner I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: James Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 3,322 Trading: (19)	Re: Oliva Connecticut - bad review of a good cigar Thanks...these are on my list! __________________ "To dilute the will to win is to destroy the purpose of the game. There is no substitute for victory"-- Douglas MacArthur

03-13-2009, 07:19 AM	#17
Nabinger16 Drowning Ex Gorilla Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Trent Location: Indiana Posts: 292 Trading: (8)	Re: Oliva Connecticut - bad review of a good cigar Great review, Bro! I've never been much for Connecticut wrappers, but since it's from Oliva I'll have to give it a try. Gorgeous dogs man! My little smoking buddy is a 20 lbs Boston Terrier.

03-13-2009, 07:53 AM	#18
Wanger Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Oliva Connecticut - bad review of a good cigar Oliva's been making some good stuff lately. Definitely have joined the "big boys" of the industry. Nice review Adam.

03-13-2009, 12:59 PM	#20
chippewastud79 Fatter than you! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Larry Location: A little place called home. Posts: 5,397 Trading: (44)	Re: Oliva Connecticut - bad review of a good cigar This one is definitely worth "one shot", probably worth more. I have a torpedo I need to smoke as well. I will add the review/thoughts on that one if there are any other good notes to be said __________________ If we weren't supposed to eat animals, then how come they're made of meat? You can never have too many cigars, they are like an investment in good times.