Oliva Connecticut Reserve Torpedo

Cigar Intel

The Connecticut Reserve Torpedo is handcrafted at the prestigious Tabacalera Oliva de Nicaragua S.A., the same factory behind Oliva’s award-winning Serie V and Melanio lines. It features a velvety Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade wrapper that encases a blend of Nicaraguan binder and long-fillers, each leaf aged to enhance smoothness and balance.

This cigar’s tapered Torpedo shape allows for a concentrated draw and nuanced flavor development, delivering a tailored smoke that opens gently and deepens gracefully. The mild-to-medium body makes it an approachable yet complex cigar, ideal for both newcomers and experienced smokers seeking a creamy, flavorful break.

Like all Oliva cigars, the Connecticut Reserve Torpedo is known for its consistency, expect an even burn, a comfortable draw, and thick, aromatic smoke with every stick.

Tasting Notes

The first draws offer creamy notes of cedar, toasted nuts, and fresh bread, followed by subtle hints of sweet hay and vanilla. Midway through, soft layers of coffee and light spice appear, blending beautifully with the wrapper’s natural buttery sweetness.

As it progresses, the flavor profile grows slightly richer, maintaining balance and smoothness to the nub. The finish is clean and refined, leaving behind notes of cream and almond with just a touch of oak.