Foundation Highclere Castle Edwardian Robusto vs Oliva Connecticut Reserve Churchill
How do Foundation Highclere Castle Edwardian Robusto and Oliva Connecticut Reserve Churchillstack up? Here's the head-to-head — strength, wrapper, flavor, size, and critic ratings — plus which one to reach for.
- Strength
- Body
- Mild-Medium
- Mild-Medium
- Origin
- Nicaragua
- Nicaragua
- Wrapper
- Connecticut Shade
- Ecuador Connecticut Shade
- Binder
- Brazilian Mata Fina
- Nicaraguan
- Filler
- Nicaraguan Nicadan (Criollo x Corojo hybrid, Jalapa, Ometepe)
- Nicaraguan
- Vitola
- Robusto
- Churchill
- Size
- 5 in × 50
- 7 in × 50
- Rating
- —
- 92/100 · 2023
- Flavor
- PepperCitrusLeatherCedarFireplace warmth
- CreamAlmondCedarOakLight coffee
The verdict
- Strength
- Both land at Mild-Medium — a similar body either way.
- Critic scores
- Oliva Connecticut Reserve Churchill carries the published pedigree (92 points from the critics).
- Flavor
- Foundation Highclere Castle Edwardian Robusto leans spice; Oliva Connecticut Reserve Churchill leans creamy. Pick the profile that calls to you.
Both are worth knowing — the "better" cigar is the one that fits your taste and the moment.