Oliva Cigars Gilberto Oliva Reserva Blanc

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Kaplowitz · Jul 23, 2017

I Buttery smooth of mitt and mouf. A singular zaftig vein catches the eye but not the char nor fingers. Heckuva even draw and burn-line. White pepper then black-some through the schnoz. Accompanying piquancies are a nutmeg/clove red melange. Sweet cream braced by salted/toasted almonds. A flavorful 'baccy core. II Almonds churn out then put forward complexities spawning coffee bean turned diner joe; oak-cum-cedar. On far end a' finish a refreshing minty cayenne hits tongue-tip. Buckwheat honey,

Nicaragua IN

Gilberto Oliva Reserva Blanc 5.75x43

Cigar Aficionado · Dec 1, 2018

A beautifully constructed corona with a superb draw and even combustion. Base notes of cedar and earth are a rich foundation for the cigar's sweeter elements of baking spices and cocoa powder.

Corona · 5.75″ × 43 · Mild-Medium · Nicaragua

Oliva "Gilberto Oliva Reserva Blanc" Review: A Connecticut Shade Cornerstone in the Cigar World

Klaro Cigars · May 1, 2026

The Gilberto Oliva Reserva Blanc is a cornerstone of the Oliva portfolio, and despite its svelte Connecticut wrapper, packs a bit of body and flavor potency...

Toro · 6.00″ × 50 · Medium · Nicaragua

Oliva Gilberto Reserva Blanc

Cigar Journal · Jan 30, 2019 · Looking Back: Cigar Journal’s Best Buy Cigars of 2018

5.75″ × 43

Oliva Gilberto Reserva Blanc Corona

Halfwheel · Sep 7, 2017 · August 2017

I am always on the lookout for a great Connecticut-wrapped blend, and although the Gilberto Reserva Blanc Corona is not in the top tier by any means, it does easily hold its own. While not overly complex, the profile has more than enough flavors to satisfy, the construction is fantastic overall and as a bonus, it is also extremely well-balanced. Yes, there are better Connecticut-wrapped blends on the market, but the Gilberto Reserva Blanc Corona is a very nice choice for just about any time of the day, especially considering the price point.

Corona · 5.75″ × 43 · Nicaragua

Oliva Gilberto Oliva Reserva Blanc

Holt's Staff Reviews · Jan 21, 2021

On this fine day, I’m reviewing an Oliva Gilberto Oliva Reserva Blanc in a 5 x 50 Robusto. Composing staff reviews is more than a labor of love for yours truly. I supplement my gluttonous cigar consumption on the cheap and report my brutally honest findings to some of the most discerning arbiters in the world of premium cigars – i.e, you. Humbly, I serve as an unswerving, comical catalyst of commerce on your path to purchase some of the finest cigars at the lowest possible prices. And, my deal-seeking beak is beloved in the business for its bloodhound-like precision.

Gilberto Oliva Reserva Blanc Corona

Cigar Dojo · Aug 22, 2018

The Sumatran version of this cigar is really pretty good, particularly for the price, despite sharing this cigar’s lack of filler. Unfortunately, this didn’t translate as a creamier, milder version of that cigar. Instead, it gives me reason to ponder the age-old debate on just how much flavor is derived from the wrapper vs. the filler. But then, this didn’t have much of what I’d expect from a Connie once I’d smoked past the first third (which absolutely flew by). Instead, it was mostly a ho-hum cigar, with occasional moments of pretty good, and a majority of moments of not-so-great. All throughout this review, I referred, again and again, to the Sumatran version of this blend, which I’ll do one final time. My recommendation, smoke the aforementioned Gilberto Reserva and leave this one on the shelf when you’re at your local B&M.

Corona · Mild / Medium · Nicaragua

Gilberto Oliva Reserva Blanc

Leaf Enthusiast · Aug 29, 2017

Oliva’s latest offerings are about delivering solid cigars at even lower prices than their older lines…let’s look at the Gilberto Oliva Reserva Blanc

Robusto · 5.00″ × 50

Oliva Gilberto Reserva Blanc Corona

Developing Palates · Jul 12, 2019 · August 2017

I can't believe the Oliva Gilberto Reserva Blanc Corona is sub $6. The cigar easily smokes like twice that amount. I'd pin point this to the more traditional side of Connecticut Shade due to the dominantly creamy, sweet, nutty aspects. That, followed up with emphasized minerals, cedar and tannins all points to a Connecticut Shade done right. Best value cigar no doubt.

Corona · 5.75″ × 43 · Nicaragua