The Gilberto Oliva Reserva is a distinguished blend crafted to honor the heritage and mastery of the Oliva cigar family, specifically modern patriarch Gilberto Oliva Sr. Hand-rolled at Tabacalera Oliva de Nicaragua S.A., this premium cigar offers an elegant combination of flavor, balance, and medium-bodied strength, making it a popular and affordable addition to the Oliva portfolio.
Cloaked in a dark, oily Indonesian Sumatra wrapper, the Gilberto Oliva Reserva features a special Ecuadorian binder and aged Nicaraguan long-filler tobaccos. The blend delivers a flavorful medley, starting with creamy spices and progressing to layers of caramel, cocoa, earth, and leather, rounded out by a honeyed sweetness and subtle cedar tones. The construction is widely praised, providing an even burn and a consistent draw in each size.
- Flavor Profile: Dark, creamy spices, rich earth, leather, and cocoa with sweet edges of caramel and hints of cedar. Expect subtle transitions in each third, from honey and floral notes to bold spice and espresso, finishing with a creamy, bittersweet character.
- Construction: Medium to full-bodied with reliable combustion, dense packing, and a seamless single cap. The box-pressed format ensures a comfortable mouthfeel and long ash retention.
- Sizes: Available in Robusto (5×50), Toro (6×50), Torpedo (6×52), Churchill (7×50), and Corona (5.75×43).
- Experience: Perfect for both seasoned fans of Nicaraguan cigars and those exploring rich, approachable flavors at a modest price. Balanced enough for daily enjoyment, yet complex enough to interest connoisseurs.
- Pairing Suggestions: Complements a dark coffee, spiced rum, or mild bourbon to emphasize its sweet and spicy undertones.
The Gilberto Oliva Reserva is prized for its consistent performance, exceptional value, and flavorful complexity—an excellent cigar for every occasion.
Summary
- Box Count: 20
- Region: Nicaragua
- Strength: Medium to Full
- Binder: Ecuador
- Wrapper: Indonesian Sumatra
- Filler: Nicaragua
nacan (verified owner) –
Writing my review while finish it, a bit dry the one I got, however, very well made, perfect for a daytime cigar with a Brown Ale. Good aroma and taste, good purchase indeed.
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Ysofockup (verified owner) –
A pleasant and inoffensive cigar. Well made and burned well but somewhat lacking in complexity and flavor development. The profile for me was mostly cardboard with a light earthiness on the follow and hints of hay. A pleasant and inexpensive way to occasionally kick off your day with.
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Eddy (verified owner) –
This is a solid cigar! I wasn’t expecting much, if anything. But it certainly wowed me even if I don’t consider the low price! The first half of the cigar is very straight forward medium bodied, with a slight hay sweetness on the retrohale. It does start to go bitter on the final half but then again, very few cigar doesn’t. At this price, it is a solid 4 star stick!
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Anonymous (verified owner) –
I like most stuff from Oliva. Generally everything has been real solid so. I tried this. I was generally underwhelmed by this stick. The draw and burn on it was decent. I got some subtle baking spice, earth and a touch of graham cracker from this. The flavors though were pretty flat and didn’t provide much for transitions. I think I will stay with Olivas more core line. These were a great price and I wanted to like them but just fell flat for me.
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Justin White (verified owner) –
The construction was really nice on this. Solid white ash and a good draw. However this cigar tastes like straight cardboard. I mean I’ve had less enjoyable cigars, but this is pretty bland and uneventful. Not terrible for the price, but I don’t think I’d take the time to smoke another.
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jtdjeffers (verified owner) –
Good smoke with your morning coffee with the hints of coco and some ceader pairs really nice together. Good even burn from start to finish.
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