Oliva Connecticut

weak_link · 03-06-2009, 03:29 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

WildBlueSooner · 03-06-2009, 04:37 PM

Good review..thanks. I intend on picking some of these up at some point.

Col. Kurtz · 03-06-2009, 04:40 PM

Great review, thanks!!

Mr B · 03-06-2009, 05:40 PM

Nice review Eric. I'm gonna have to give em a try.

elderboy02 · 03-06-2009, 07:10 PM

Thanks for the review. I can't wait to try these.

What size did you smoke? The Toro?

Skywalker · 03-06-2009, 07:14 PM

Very nice review Brother!!!

Glad you were the first here to do a review of this cigar!!! Lends to my trust factor!!!

Thank you!!!

I'll bump you when I get a chance again!!!

weak_link · 03-06-2009, 07:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by elderboy02

Thanks for the review. I can't wait to try these.

What size did you smoke? The Toro?

I'm sorry, yes. That's kind of an important detail to include in a review.

BengalMan · 03-06-2009, 08:47 PM

Glad you enjoyed it! That's odd about the crack, could have dried out a bit during shipping? I've smoked through almost a box and no problems yet. Good to know you were able to smoke through it without a prolem though! Thanks for doing a review. Its always good to see what others think. So far they've been accepted VERY well at my events that have had them. It's nice to have a mild, but flavorful cigar for the person that is new to cigars or is just looking for something to enjoy without being too strong.

03-06-2009, 09:11 PM

I was hoping Fadi would bring me one of these yesterday, instead he brought me some O's and a G's.

weak_link · 03-06-2009, 09:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Darrell

I was hoping Fadi would bring me one of these yesterday, instead he brought me some O's and a G's.

Well if you weren't such a crab maybe he would have given you some love.

Ratters · 03-06-2009, 10:35 PM

Connecticut? What kind of ***** smoke is that?

Nice review

03-07-2009, 11:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by weak_link

Well if you weren't such a crab maybe he would have given you some love.

He did not have any with him.

bobarian · 03-07-2009, 11:03 AM

Nice review and pics, Eric! Doesnt sound like a smoke I will chase, but I am always willing to try an Oliva product.

Coz77 · 06-11-2009, 09:50 AM

Had one of these last night...Great cigar, tons of flavor for a connie...will buy more.

06-11-2009, 10:52 AM

Wow, hadn't heard of these yet. Gonna have to give one of them a try.

karmaz00 · 06-11-2009, 12:17 PM

thanks for sharing

06-12-2009, 07:34 PM

Nice review and pics.

I enjoy these as a morning smoke - a little too mild for me to enjoy at any other time of the day, but nice and creamy with a cup of coffee while I sit on my patio and watch the sun come up.

Thanks for the review.

Todd

Rabidsquirrel · 06-14-2009, 01:24 PM

I love this smoke for when I'm looking for something not too heavy. I managed to snag a box for below MSRP too.

alley00p · 06-14-2009, 01:34 PM

Very nice review, Eric, and the pics are always a plus!

I have one that Ian gave a while back that has been resting... I think I'll smoke it Friday morning on my day off with my morning coffee!

borndead1 · 06-15-2009, 12:28 PM

Smoked a toro and thought it was...meh. Granted, my B&M keeps his humidor WAY too moist. I may grab another one, let it sit, and give it another chance. But based on the one I smoked I prefer that plain old Flor de Oliva Gold. Similar flavor and half the price.

03-06-2009, 03:29 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

03-06-2009, 04:37 PM	#2
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 Good review..thanks. I intend on picking some of these up at some point.

03-06-2009, 04:40 PM	#3
Col. Kurtz Have My Own Room Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Jerry Location: South Appleton Posts: 1,839 Trading: (26)	Re: Oliva Connecticut Great review, thanks!! __________________ Artillery Lends Dignity to What Would Otherwise Be a Vulgar Brawl

03-06-2009, 05:40 PM	#4
Mr B Livin' in a Van.... Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: North Bay Area, CA Posts: 3,233 Trading: (79)	Re: Oliva Connecticut Nice review Eric. I'm gonna have to give em a try.

03-06-2009, 07:10 PM	#5
elderboy02 Lets Go Buckeyes! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 12,497 Trading: (133)	Re: Oliva Connecticut Thanks for the review. I can't wait to try these. What size did you smoke? The Toro?

03-06-2009, 07:14 PM	#6
Skywalker BABOTL Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dice Location: Galaxy Far Far Away Posts: 10,168 Trading: (18)	Re: Oliva Connecticut Very nice review Brother!!! Glad you were the first here to do a review of this cigar!!! Lends to my trust factor!!! Thank you!!! I'll bump you when I get a chance again!!! __________________ Smoke what you like!!!

03-06-2009, 08:47 PM	#8
BengalMan Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ian Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 1,280 Trading: (10)	Re: Oliva Connecticut Glad you enjoyed it! That's odd about the crack, could have dried out a bit during shipping? I've smoked through almost a box and no problems yet. Good to know you were able to smoke through it without a prolem though! Thanks for doing a review. Its always good to see what others think. So far they've been accepted VERY well at my events that have had them. It's nice to have a mild, but flavorful cigar for the person that is new to cigars or is just looking for something to enjoy without being too strong.

03-06-2009, 09:11 PM	#9
Darrell Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Oliva Connecticut I was hoping Fadi would bring me one of these yesterday, instead he brought me some O's and a G's.

03-06-2009, 10:35 PM	#11
Ratters Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 1,848 Trading: (2)	Re: Oliva Connecticut Connecticut? What kind of ***** smoke is that? Nice review

03-07-2009, 11:03 AM	#13
bobarian Cranky Habanophile Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wine Country Posts: 8,869 Trading: (51)	Re: Oliva Connecticut Nice review and pics, Eric! Doesnt sound like a smoke I will chase, but I am always willing to try an Oliva product.

06-11-2009, 09:50 AM	#14
Coz77 Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: NY Posts: 307 Trading: (1)	Re: Oliva Connecticut Had one of these last night...Great cigar, tons of flavor for a connie...will buy more.

06-11-2009, 10:52 AM	#15
GHC_Hambone Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Oliva Connecticut Wow, hadn't heard of these yet. Gonna have to give one of them a try.

06-11-2009, 12:17 PM	#16
karmaz00 Habanos Join Date: Dec 2008 First Name: Jason Location: victoria Posts: 1,855 Trading: (1)	Re: Oliva Connecticut thanks for sharing __________________ Habanos Collector Since 2003

06-12-2009, 07:34 PM	#17
Toulouse Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Oliva Connecticut Nice review and pics. I enjoy these as a morning smoke - a little too mild for me to enjoy at any other time of the day, but nice and creamy with a cup of coffee while I sit on my patio and watch the sun come up. Thanks for the review. Todd

06-14-2009, 01:24 PM	#18
Rabidsquirrel Moderately Confused Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Pennsylvania, US Posts: 576 Trading: (5)	Re: Oliva Connecticut I love this smoke for when I'm looking for something not too heavy. I managed to snag a box for below MSRP too.

06-14-2009, 01:34 PM	#19
alley00p Adopted MassHole Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Charlie Location: HOCKEYTOWN! Posts: 1,770 Trading: (41)	Re: Oliva Connecticut Very nice review, Eric, and the pics are always a plus! I have one that Ian gave a while back that has been resting... I think I'll smoke it Friday morning on my day off with my morning coffee! __________________ Alley00p - I may be a FOG, but I'm still trying to dance!! Just don't trip over my cane!

06-15-2009, 12:28 PM	#20
borndead1 Ayatollah of Rock n Rolla Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Lancaster, CA Posts: 1,321 Trading: (7)	Re: Oliva Connecticut Smoked a toro and thought it was...meh. Granted, my B&M keeps his humidor WAY too moist. I may grab another one, let it sit, and give it another chance. But based on the one I smoked I prefer that plain old Flor de Oliva Gold. Similar flavor and half the price.