Oliva · Connecticut Reserve
New WorldBeginnersOliva Connecticut Reserve Churchill
The 7 x 50 Connecticut Reserve Churchill — Oliva's mellow, creamy Ecuadorian Connecticut cigar in a long format, earning a 92 from Cigar Aficionado.
The short answer
The Oliva Connecticut Reserve Churchill is approachable and beginner-friendly — a Nicaragua churchill with a Ecuador Connecticut Shade wrapper. Expect cream, almond, and cedar. Critics rate it 92/100.
Flavor profile
Creamy · Earthy · Roast
Critic ratings
Cigar Aficionado
2023
92/100
Scores as published by each reviewer. Casa DNC aggregates third-party ratings; we don't score cigars ourselves.
The verdict
The Oliva Connecticut Reserve Churchill is approachable and beginner-friendly from Oliva's Connecticut Reserve line. It's a Nicaragua (New World) churchill wrapped in Ecuador Connecticut Shade at 7 in × 50.
On the palate, expect cream, almond, and cedar, leaning creamy. Plan on roughly 80 minutes from light to nub.
It's well regarded: Cigar Aficionado rated it 92/100 in 2023. It pairs naturally with coffee, pilsner, and iced tea. If you're newer to cigars, this is a safe, enjoyable pick.
The Connecticut Reserve Churchill is the long-format version of Oliva's easygoing Connecticut line — and the standout, with an "Outstanding" 92 rating from Cigar Aficionado. At 7 by 50, it's a relaxed, smooth smoke for when you have time to settle in.
What it tastes like
A silky Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade wrapper covers Nicaraguan binder and filler. The mild-to-medium profile stays creamy from start to finish: almond and cedar, a bit of oak, and a soft coffee note, with a light, silky body. The Churchill length keeps it cool and even over a long, leisurely burn.
Who it's for
This is an ideal relaxed cigar for beginners and a reliable mellow choice for everyone else. Great with a morning coffee or a light afternoon. For where a Connecticut wrapper sits, our Maduro vs Connecticut breakdown helps, and the cigar strength guide explains the mild body.
Keep the humidity right and it stays at its best — see how to store cigars without a humidor. Log and rate it in the Casa DNC app.
Curious how it stacks up? See Maduro vs Connecticut wrappers.
Oliva Connecticut Reserve Churchill — frequently asked
- Is the Oliva Connecticut Reserve Churchill a good cigar for beginners?
- Yes — it sits on the gentle side of medium, which makes it a comfortable, low-risk choice for newer smokers.
- How strong is the Oliva Connecticut Reserve Churchill?
- The Oliva Connecticut Reserve Churchill is Mild-Medium-bodied. Strength is about body and nicotine rather than flavor, so eat something first and take it slow if you're sensitive.
- What does the Oliva Connecticut Reserve Churchill taste like?
- Expect cream, almond, and cedar, leaning creamy. Tasting notes are a guide — your palate may pick up more or less.
- What is the Oliva Connecticut Reserve Churchill's rating?
- Published critic scores: Cigar Aficionado 92/100 (2023). Casa DNC aggregates third-party ratings and doesn't score cigars itself.
- What pairs well with the Oliva Connecticut Reserve Churchill?
- It pairs well with coffee, pilsner, and iced tea. As a rule, match the drink's intensity to the cigar's mild-medium body.
- How long does it take to smoke the Oliva Connecticut Reserve Churchill?
- Plan on about 80 minutes for the churchill — longer if you smoke slowly, which keeps it cool and tasting its best.
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