Oliva · Connecticut Reserve
New WorldBeginnersOliva Connecticut Reserve Lonsdale
The 6.5 x 44 Connecticut Reserve Lonsdale — a slender, elegant Ecuadorian Connecticut cigar from Oliva, mellow and creamy with a touch of citrus brightness.
Flavor profile
Creamy · Earthy · Fruity · Roast
The Connecticut Reserve Lonsdale is the elegant, slender cut of Oliva's mellow Connecticut line. At 6.5 by 44, the thinner ring gauge puts more wrapper in play, which brightens up an already smooth, creamy blend.
What it tastes like
A silky Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade wrapper covers Nicaraguan binder and filler. The narrower format leans into the wrapper, so alongside the cream, almond, and cedar you'll catch a little citrus brightness and a light coffee note. It's mild-to-medium and refined, and it rewards a slower, more deliberate pace.
Who it's for
This is a graceful daytime cigar — gentle enough for beginners but with the kind of elegance experienced smokers appreciate in a lonsdale. If you're learning the ropes, our Maduro vs Connecticut piece explains the wrapper, and the cigar strength guide sets expectations on the body.
Log your impressions in the Casa DNC app. For a fuller, wider smoke on the same blend, see the Connecticut Reserve Churchill.
Curious how it stacks up? See Maduro vs Connecticut wrappers.
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