J
junokim87
Oct 2026
★★★★☆
first real cigar, enjoyable. it's pretty standard I feel but my palate ain't there yet.
From the catalog · Nicaragua
Oliva Connecticut Reserve
Mild strengthPetit Corona · 5" × 42Connecticut wrapper · Nicaragua$5-$10
Oliva Connecticut Reserve from Nicaragua with a Connecticut wrapper at mild strength. Typical retail lands in the $5-$10 range. Lengths run 5.0 to 7.5 inches; ring gauges span 38 to 60 across 16 sizes. Connecticut-style wrappers often yield milder, smoother smoke than heavier maduro leaf. Mild blends are typically suited to lighter preferences or earlier in the day. Nicaraguan cigars are often associated with fuller-bodied blending traditions.
At a glance
Spec sheet
Brand
Oliva
Line
Connecticut Reserve
Wrapper
Connecticut
Origin
Nicaragua
Strength
Mild
Price range
$5-$10
Vitolas
16
The wrapper
Connecticut
- Candela
- Claro
- Colorado Claro
- Colorado
- Colorado Maduro
- Maduro
- Oscuro
A Connecticut wrapper typically sits at Claro to Colorado Claro on the scale. Shade varies with the harvest and the box, and it describes color, not strength. How wrapper shades work →
Vitolas
Every size, side by side
16 formats in the catalog.
Petit Corona5 × 42
Belicoso5.5 × 52
Toro6 × 50
Double Toro6 × 56
Torpedo6.1 × 52
Torpedo6.5 × 52
Churchill7 × 48
Lancero7.5 × 38
| Shape | Length | Ring gauge |
|---|---|---|
| Petit Corona | 5" | 42 |
| Robusto | 5" | 50 |
| Belicoso | 5.5" | 52 |
| Corona | 5.6" | 44 |
| Toro | 6" | 50 |
| Toro Tubes | 6" | 50 |
| Double Toro | 6" | 56 |
| Double Toro | 6" | 60 |
| Gordo | 6" | 60 |
| Torpedo | 6.1" | 52 |
| Lonsdale | 6.5" | 44 |
| Torpedo | 6.5" | 52 |
| Gran Toro | 6.5" | 54 |
| Churchill | 7" | 48 |
| Churchill | 7" | 50 |
| Lancero | 7.5" | 38 |
Early reviews from members
E
eric.s.higdon
Oct 2026
★★★★☆
Really nice looking stick. burn was excellent. Clearly well constructed. Creamy, but a little mild for my preference.
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FAQ
Common questions
How strong is the Oliva Connecticut Reserve?
The Oliva Connecticut Reserve is logged in the catalog as a mild-strength Nicaragua cigar.
Where is the Oliva Connecticut Reserve made?
The catalog lists the Oliva Connecticut Reserve with an origin of Nicaragua.
What wrapper does the Oliva Connecticut Reserve use?
The Oliva Connecticut Reserve uses a Connecticut wrapper.
What sizes does the Oliva Connecticut Reserve come in?
The catalog records 16 vitolas spanning 5 to 7.5 inches and ring gauges 38 to 60 for the Oliva Connecticut Reserve.
How much does the Oliva Connecticut Reserve cost?
Typical retail for the Oliva Connecticut Reserve falls in the $5-$10 range. Cigarista doesn't sell cigars, we track them.