Cigar Review: Oliva Nub Connecticut
Size: 3.75×54 (354) Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Strength: Mild Price: Box of 24, $89 Grade: 9.2 The Oliva Nub is the creation of Sam Leccia, who as you likely know, is no longer with the Oliva family – we are still waiting to learn of his next venture. Here is some of [...]
Cigar Review: Nub Maduro
Size: 4×64, Short Torpedo Wrapper: Brazilian Maduro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Strength: Full Price: Box of 24, $125 Grade: 8.8 Ok, ok, so we all know about the Nub. The invention of Sam Leccia, liquor salesman turned cigar salesman turned garage-cigar-roller turned ultra success story via the Oliva Nub and Cain. But, it’s a good [...]
Cigar Review: Oliva Connecticut Reserve
Size: 5×50, Robusto Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Strength: Mild-Medium Price: Box of 20, $87.95 Score: 8.8 The Connecticut Reserve is a departure in many ways for Oliva. As with most manufacturers, Oliva has turned their attention to fuller-bodied smokes. Luckily, Oliva also took some time to work on a great Mild smoke, [...]
Cigar Review: Oliva Serie G
Size: 3.7×48, Special G Wrapper: African Cameroon Binder: Cuban-seed Habano Filler: Nicaraguan Habano Strength: Medium Price: Box of 48, $143.95 Grade: 9.0 A unique size that is sold in boxes of 48, the Special G is fun to hold and more fun to smoke. I picked this stick up a month or so ago from [...]
Cigar Review: Oliva Cain F (Guest)
Size: 5×50, Robusto Wrapper: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Estelí Ligero (32%), Jalapa Ligero (25%), Condega Ligero (25%) Strength: Full Price: Box of 5, $25.00 This is Agent 24 from The Cigar Spy! I am doing some “off-the books, contract work” for the gentlemen here at Cigar Reviews! My target was The Cain F. The Cain is [...]
