Oliva Connecticut Reserve

10-20-2010, 03:04 PM

Oliva Connecticut Reserve Toro

Overall Appearance and Presentation - 17/20 points

The smooth golden wrapper has a slight oil and light veins running throughout. The well shaped and nearly seamless cap cut very smoothly leaving a razor straight end on the head. This Oliva exhibits a pleasant aroma of dried grass reminiscent of camping in the open plains of the Midwest.

Lighting and Burning Properties - 14/15 points

The cigar lit very well and had a surprisingly even burn throughout with a nearly perfect burn rate. Powdery gray and white ash that extended slightly over one inch before falling off. This cigar creates a large volume of smoke. No re-lighting was necessary.

Construction - 25/30

The easy and full draw required only light puffing and remained steady throughout. Throughout the smoke the wrapper remained intact, but the cigar had one slightly soft spot near the cap.

Taste - 31/35

The smoke was dense with a great soft texture on the palate. Overall taste was very smooth, but the cigar exhibited a bit more punch than the typical Connecticut shade cigar. Flavors were initially quite mild and toasty with a creamy finish. After the first ten minutes the flavors progressed slightly, and a slight woody spice was noted. Oliva's Connecticut Reserve gave an excellent balance of creamy toast with some spice but was a little short on nuance. Overall, this would be a light-medium bodied cigar.

Total Score - 87/100 || A very good cigar

DaBear · 10-20-2010, 05:23 PM

Good review, but this belongs in the NC review board

LasciviousXXX · 10-20-2010, 05:59 PM

Moved to appropriate "non-habanos" forum

Louistogies · 10-21-2010, 12:29 AM

Good morning smoke for me. Thanks for the review.

RevSmoke · 10-21-2010, 07:26 AM

Haven't had the Toro - had the robusto and lonsdale though. Very nice smokes. Proof that a Connie wrapped stick doesn't have to have no flavor and be mild.

Peace of the Lord be with you.

elderboy02 · 10-21-2010, 07:39 AM

The lonsdales are great!

Louistogies · 10-21-2010, 11:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by elderboy02

The lonsdales are great!

Better than the robusto?

timj219 · 02-27-2011, 08:29 PM

I've had three of these now out of a fiver. It's a mild-med smoke without being boring and has a mildly woody or maybe grassy flavor. I find it to be smooth and creamy like other connecticuts but there's a nice tingle on the tongue that just misses being "spicy" and so qualifies as a milder than medium smoke. It may be my imagination but it also seems to carry a little more nicotine kick than other mild connies I've tried. I compare this to the RyJ 1876, the pinar del rio classico, and the casa torano natural. Of the four this is the most interesting and only the casa which is creamier and smoother would compete with it IMO.

Wharf Rat · 02-27-2011, 08:48 PM

These are quite different from my normals smokes. But, I love the lonsdale on a Sunday afternoon with a latte. Special indulgence!

HollywoodQue · 02-27-2011, 09:49 PM

Thanks for the review.

10-20-2010, 03:04 PM	#1
Nathan King Guest Posts: n/a	Oliva Connecticut Reserve Oliva Connecticut Reserve Toro Overall Appearance and Presentation - 17/20 points The smooth golden wrapper has a slight oil and light veins running throughout. The well shaped and nearly seamless cap cut very smoothly leaving a razor straight end on the head. This Oliva exhibits a pleasant aroma of dried grass reminiscent of camping in the open plains of the Midwest. Lighting and Burning Properties - 14/15 points The cigar lit very well and had a surprisingly even burn throughout with a nearly perfect burn rate. Powdery gray and white ash that extended slightly over one inch before falling off. This cigar creates a large volume of smoke. No re-lighting was necessary. Construction - 25/30 The easy and full draw required only light puffing and remained steady throughout. Throughout the smoke the wrapper remained intact, but the cigar had one slightly soft spot near the cap. Taste - 31/35 The smoke was dense with a great soft texture on the palate. Overall taste was very smooth, but the cigar exhibited a bit more punch than the typical Connecticut shade cigar. Flavors were initially quite mild and toasty with a creamy finish. After the first ten minutes the flavors progressed slightly, and a slight woody spice was noted. Oliva's Connecticut Reserve gave an excellent balance of creamy toast with some spice but was a little short on nuance. Overall, this would be a light-medium bodied cigar. Total Score - 87/100 \|\| A very good cigar

10-20-2010, 05:23 PM	#2
DaBear Have My Own Room Join Date: Sep 2010 First Name: Bear Location: Raleigh, NC(NC State) Posts: 2,010 Trading: (26)	Re: Oliva Connecticut Reserve Good review, but this belongs in the NC review board

10-20-2010, 05:59 PM	#3
LasciviousXXX Team of 11...Always Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Týr Location: New Orleans Posts: 4,579 Trading: (8)	Re: Oliva Connecticut Reserve Moved to appropriate "non-habanos" forum

10-21-2010, 12:29 AM	#4
Louistogies Area Fumado Join Date: Oct 2010 First Name: Louis Location: CA Posts: 474 Trading: (26)	Re: Oliva Connecticut Reserve Good morning smoke for me. Thanks for the review.

10-21-2010, 07:26 AM	#5
RevSmoke Ain't Never Gonna Leave Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Todd Location: Northcentral woods of Wisconsin Posts: 6,861 Trading: (51)	Re: Oliva Connecticut Reserve Haven't had the Toro - had the robusto and lonsdale though. Very nice smokes. Proof that a Connie wrapped stick doesn't have to have no flavor and be mild. Peace of the Lord be with you. __________________ Todd__ "Smoke what you like, and enjoy it!"

10-21-2010, 07:39 AM	#6
elderboy02 Lets Go Buckeyes! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 12,509 Trading: (133)	Re: Oliva Connecticut Reserve The lonsdales are great!

02-27-2011, 08:29 PM	#8
timj219 Feeling at Home Join Date: Jun 2010 First Name: Tim Location: Binghamton, NY Posts: 699 Trading: (15)	Re: Oliva Connecticut Reserve I've had three of these now out of a fiver. It's a mild-med smoke without being boring and has a mildly woody or maybe grassy flavor. I find it to be smooth and creamy like other connecticuts but there's a nice tingle on the tongue that just misses being "spicy" and so qualifies as a milder than medium smoke. It may be my imagination but it also seems to carry a little more nicotine kick than other mild connies I've tried. I compare this to the RyJ 1876, the pinar del rio classico, and the casa torano natural. Of the four this is the most interesting and only the casa which is creamier and smoother would compete with it IMO. __________________ "All this of Pot and Potter - Tell me then, Who is the Potter, pray, and who the Pot?" Omar Khayyam

02-27-2011, 08:48 PM	#9
Wharf Rat I'll get up and fly away Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Bob Location: Florence, SC Posts: 787 Trading: (7)	Re: Oliva Connecticut Reserve These are quite different from my normals smokes. But, I love the lonsdale on a Sunday afternoon with a latte. Special indulgence!

02-27-2011, 09:49 PM	#10
HollywoodQue Invictus Join Date: Oct 2010 First Name: Howard Location: In the "D" Posts: 3,123 Trading: (46)	Re: Oliva Connecticut Reserve Thanks for the review.