Silky Shade
Oliva Connecticut Reserve
Oliva Connecticut Reserve uses an Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper over Nicaraguan binder and long fillers to produce a silky, medium‑bodied smoke with toasted cedar, light black pepper and a clean, creamy finish in multiple traditional sizes.
Sizes
- 5 x 50 Robusto (5.0" x 50)
- 6 x 50 Toro (6.0" x 50)
- 6.5 x 52 Torpedo (6.5" x 52)
- 6.5 x 44 Lonsdale (6.5" x 44)
- 6 x 60 Double Toro (6.0" x 60)
- 7 x 50 Churchill (7.0" x 50)
- 4 x 38 Petit Corona (4.0" x 38)
- 6 x 50 Toro Tubo (6.0" x 50)
Strength
MediumCountry of Origin
NicaraguaWrapper
Ecuadorian ConnecticutBinder
NicaraguanFiller
Nicaraguan long-fillersYear Released
2009Flavor Profile
toasted cedar, light black pepper, dry earth, creamy/silky smokeThe Connecticut Reserve aims to be a silkier shade cigar with a Nicaraguan backbone: golden Ecuadorian Connecticut outside, Nicaraguan binder and filler within. The palate opens with toasted cedar and soft creaminess—nougat and nutty hints—then brings in dry earth and a measured black‑pepper seasoning that extends the finish. Texture is the calling card: silky, clean smoke and a lingering, civilized close rather than heavy tar or blunt strength. Offered in Robusto through Churchill and specialty lengths, it's a shade‑wrapper built to retain character while remaining elegant.
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