Oliva Master Blends 3
Oliva Master Blends 3 cigars from our walk-in humidor in Yuma, Arizona: the Robusto, Double Robusto, Torpedo and Churchill. Oliva calls Master Blends 3 the third offering in its series of limited artisanal blends, made to show the richest side of Nicaraguan ligero under a sun-grown U.S. Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper. The blend, Liga Maestra, debuted in 2006 and is made at Oliva's factory in Estelí, Nicaragua. Oliva says it will satisfy even the most experienced smoker; choose a single, a 5-pack or a box of 20 on each product page.
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About Oliva Master Blends 3
The Master Blends 3 blend
| Wrapper | Sun-grown Connecticut Broadleaf, from the United States |
|---|---|
| Binder | Nicaraguan (Stogie Review gives it as Nicaraguan Habano) |
| Filler | Nicaraguan, built around ligero |
| Made at | Tabacalera Oliva, Estelí, Nicaragua |
| Debut | 2006 |
| Shape | Pressed: Cigar Insider describes the Robusto as a pressed cigar, and Stogie Review called the press rounded |
The Master Blends series
halfwheel traces the series to the original Master Blends of 2003 and Master Blends 2 of 2005, and reported that those two were capped at 375,000 cigars and 120,000 cigars. Master Blends 3 followed in 2006 in four regular sizes, and a 6 x 46 Corona Gorda came later, in December 2012, as an event sampler. For Oliva's Serie V, see Oliva Serie V and Serie V Melanio.
Ratings
- Robusto: 92 from Cigar Insider (November 2006), which found an oily, chocolate brown wrapper, earthy and creamy flavors and a spicy finish that hints of brown sugar; Cigar Snob also scored it 92 in 2013.
- Torpedo: 91 from Cigar Aficionado (August 2007), rated medium-full: sweet and savory notes framing a spicy core, with nut and leather building to a saffron finish. Cigar Insider gave it the same score in 2006.
Stogie Review's February 2011 review of the Robusto found earth and wood with a sweet, smoky spice and leafy cedar, then coffee, cinnamon and graham cracker toward the end.
Master Blends 3 sizes and prices
Prices as listed in October 2026; each product page shows the current price and live stock.
| Cigar | Size | Single | 5-pack | Box | Per cigar in the box |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robusto | 5 x 50 | $14.99 | $67.95 | 20, $251.80 | $12.59 |
| Double Robusto | 5 x 54 | $15.99 | $74.95 | 20, $279.80 | $13.99 |
| Churchill | 7 x 50 | $16.99 | $78.95 | 20, $293.80 | $14.69 |
| Torpedo | 6½ x 52 | $17.99 | $82.95 | 20, $307.80 | $15.39 |
Oliva measures the Torpedo at 6½ x 52; some sources, including Cigar Aficionado, list it at 6 inches. Every box above is priced over $125, so it ships free. More full boxes are on cigar boxes.
Choosing a Master Blends 3
- The rated sizes: the Robusto (92, Cigar Insider) and the Torpedo (91, Cigar Aficionado).
- Wider: the 5 x 54 Double Robusto.
- The largest: the 7 x 50 Churchill. More on Churchill cigars.
For more cigars in this style, see full-bodied cigars, maduro cigars and box-pressed cigars.
What to pour with Master Blends 3
House suggestions from our bar: an earthy, espresso-leaning cigar like this suits a spicy, high-rye bourbon or an after-dinner espresso. More in our bourbon and cigar pairing guide.
Common questions
What is Oliva Master Blends 3? The third in Oliva's series of limited artisanal blends, debuted in 2006: a sun-grown U.S. Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper over a Nicaraguan binder and filler built around Nicaraguan ligero, made in Estelí.
What is Liga Maestra? The name of the Master Blends 3 blend.
How strong is Oliva Master Blends 3? Cigar Aficionado rated the Torpedo medium-full, and Oliva says the line will satisfy even the most experienced smoker.
Is Oliva Master Blends 3 box-pressed? Yes. Cigar Insider described the Robusto as a pressed cigar, and Stogie Review called the press rounded.
What sizes does Oliva Master Blends 3 come in? halfwheel lists four regular sizes, and we carry all four: Robusto 5 x 50, Double Robusto 5 x 54, Torpedo 6½ x 52 by Oliva's measure, and Churchill 7 x 50.
How was Oliva Master Blends 3 rated? The Robusto scored 92 from Cigar Insider in November 2006, and the Torpedo 91 from Cigar Aficionado in August 2007.
How much is Oliva Master Blends 3? As listed in October 2026, singles run $14.99 to $17.99 and boxes of 20 $251.80 to $307.80.
How much is shipping? $9.99 flat, free on orders of $125 or more. Every order ships with a Boveda humidity pack.
Where do Oliva Master Blends 3 cigars ship from? Our walk-in humidor in Yuma, Arizona, to every state, including San Diego and California, Los Angeles, Orange County, San Francisco and the Bay Area, Santa Barbara and Montecito, Las Vegas and Nevada, Scottsdale and Arizona, Texas, Florida, New York City, the Hamptons, Boston, Princeton and New Jersey, Washington, DC, Hawaii and Puerto Rico. Collectors abroad order through a U.S. forwarding address. Every order ships with a Boveda humidity pack.
Where can I buy Oliva Master Blends 3 cigars online? Right here. Every Oliva Master Blends 3 cigar we list online is on this page with its current price and live stock, and ships from our walk-in humidor in Yuma, Arizona. Every cigar comes through authorized distribution.
Where can I buy Oliva Master Blends 3 cigars in Yuma, AZ? At Sun of a Gun Cigars & Spirits, 1651 S Arizona Ave, the official J.C. Newman Diamond Crown Cigar Lounge, with a walk-in humidor and a full bar; see our Yuma cigar lounge page. Call 928-276-3500 to check a size before you visit.
More from Oliva: every Oliva we carry, Serie V, Serie V Melanio, Serie G, Serie O and Connecticut Reserve. See also Nicaraguan cigars.
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