Oliva · Master Blends 3
New WorldExperienced smokersOliva Master Blends 3 Torpedo
The 6.5 x 52 Master Blends 3 Torpedo — Oliva's full-bodied, box-pressed limited blend under a Connecticut Broadleaf Sun Grown wrapper, tapered and rich.
The short answer
The Oliva Master Blends 3 Torpedo is a bold, full-bodied cigar — a Nicaragua torpedo with a Connecticut Broadleaf Sun Grown wrapper. Expect dark chocolate, espresso, and cedar. Critics rate it 91/100.
Flavor profile
Sweet · Roast · Earthy · Spice
Critic ratings
Cigar Aficionado
2007
91/100
Scores as published by each reviewer. Casa DNC aggregates third-party ratings; we don't score cigars ourselves.
The verdict
The Oliva Master Blends 3 Torpedo is a bold, full-bodied cigar from Oliva's Master Blends 3 line. It's a Nicaragua (New World) torpedo wrapped in Connecticut Broadleaf Sun Grown at 6.5 in × 52.
On the palate, expect dark chocolate, espresso, and cedar, leaning sweet. Plan on roughly 75 minutes from light to nub.
It's well regarded: Cigar Aficionado rated it 91/100 in 2007. It pairs naturally with espresso, aged rum, and stout. If you're newer to cigars, work up to this one rather than starting here.
The Master Blends 3 Torpedo puts Oliva's acclaimed, full-bodied limited blend in a tapered, box-pressed format. The pointed head concentrates the smoke and lets you fine-tune the draw, which suits this rich, intense recipe well.
What it tastes like
A Connecticut Broadleaf Sun Grown wrapper covers Nicaraguan Habano binder and Nicaraguan ligero filler. The result is deep and full-bodied: dark chocolate and espresso, sweet cedar, earth, and a firm pepper spine. The box press keeps the burn slow and even, and the torpedo tip delivers a focused, concentrated draw that shows the blend's complexity.
Who it's for
This is a full-strength cigar for experienced palates who want richness and depth. If the tapered head is new to you, how to cut a cigar covers a clean opening, and the cigar strength guide helps with the body.
Track it in the Casa DNC app so you remember this one. For the same blend in a stout, wider format, see the Master Blends 3 Double Robusto.
Curious how it stacks up? See Maduro vs Connecticut wrappers.
Oliva Master Blends 3 Torpedo — frequently asked
- Is the Oliva Master Blends 3 Torpedo a good cigar for beginners?
- Not as a first cigar. Full-bodied smokes are intense and high in nicotine — save it until you're comfortable with strength.
- How strong is the Oliva Master Blends 3 Torpedo?
- The Oliva Master Blends 3 Torpedo is Full-bodied — bold and high in nicotine. 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 Master Blends 3 Torpedo taste like?
- Expect dark chocolate, espresso, and cedar, leaning sweet. Tasting notes are a guide — your palate may pick up more or less.
- What is the Oliva Master Blends 3 Torpedo's rating?
- Published critic scores: Cigar Aficionado 91/100 (2007). Casa DNC aggregates third-party ratings and doesn't score cigars itself.
- What pairs well with the Oliva Master Blends 3 Torpedo?
- It pairs well with espresso, aged rum, and stout. As a rule, match the drink's intensity to the cigar's full body.
- How long does it take to smoke the Oliva Master Blends 3 Torpedo?
- Plan on about 75 minutes for the torpedo — longer if you smoke slowly, which keeps it cool and tasting its best.
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