Oliva Connecticut - bad review of a good cigar

[chippewastud79]

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 :tu

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.

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

[Pat1075]

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

[Kreth]

How was that a bad review? :tu

[Jbailey]

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]

Thanks for the review :)

[BlackIrish]

Well done!

[G G]

Nice review.:tu

[fissure]

Any review is great with good pics of good looking dogs:tu

[chippewastud79]

How was that a bad review? :tu

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

[Kreth]

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

Nice review, great pictures...THANKS!!

:tu

[FriskyDingo]

Nicely done! :tu I hope to get my hands on some of these soon!

[scooter]

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

[chippewastud79]

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

[adampc22]

awesome dogs mate thay are baned here in the uk

[WildBlueSooner]

Thanks...these are on my list!

[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.

[Wanger]

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

[Volt]

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]

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 :tu

[CBI_2]

Excellent review. :tu

Can't wait to try one.

[icantbejon]

I generally don't like Connie's either, but as this is an Oliva I'm very tempted to bend my opinion. I haven't been let down by an Oliva yet, so I'm sure this stick won't be the first. Great looking dogs. Great review, I can get down with your rating scheme cause it's a lot like my own. I just need to know whether or not to buy the thing again.

[ReggieFSULaw]

I'm smoking my first one. Finally go one from Club Habano in Tampa. So far so good.