Oliva Serie V Melanio
Price range: $13.20 through $172.80
If you purchase this product you will earn Oliva Serie V Melanio – Box-Pressed Elegance with Award-Winning Depth
Celebrate a legacy of craftsmanship with the Oliva Serie V Melanio, a critically acclaimed, box-pressed classic handcrafted at Tabacalera Oliva in Estelí, Nicaragua. Named for family patriarch Melanio Oliva, this blend marries expertly fermented Nicaraguan ligero fillers and a choice Nicaraguan binder under a silky Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper, delivering medium-to-full intensity with polished smoothness and remarkable balance.
- Legacy-crafted blend: Honors Melanio Oliva’s tobacco heritage with meticulous fermentation and selection
- Box-pressed precision: Enhances airflow for an even burn, cool temperature, and a consistently excellent draw
- Layered flavor journey: Black pepper, toasted almonds, cedar, creamy nougat, bittersweet chocolate, caramel, bread, earth, coffee, and subtle red pepper
- Signature smoothness: A creamy finish with nutty and leathery undertones keeps the profile composed and refined
- Vitola versatility: A full lineup from Petit Corona to Double Toro, including the celebrated Figurado
- Accolade rich: Cigar Aficionado’s #1 Cigar of the Year (2014) with a 96-point rating; frequent 90+ scores
From first light, Melanio presents a poised mix of sweet spice and roasted nut, quickly deepening into cedar, nougat, and cocoa. Mid-bowl, caramel and bakery warmth meet grounded earth and coffee, while a gentle red pepper thread adds structure without sharpness. Construction is exemplary across sizes: straight burn, dense ash, and a draw calibrated for flavor clarity. Pair with rich coffee, aged rum, or bourbon to amplify its sweet-spice interplay and creamy finish.
The Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper in the Natural expression delivers lift and silk to the blend’s core, while the Maduro variant’s San Andrés wrapper shifts toward darker sweets and deeper cocoa. In every format, Serie V Melanio balances power and grace—ideal for celebratory evenings or unhurried reflection.
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Factory | Tabacalera Oliva (Estelí, Nicaragua) |
| Wrapper | Ecuadorian Sumatra (Natural); San Andrés (Maduro variant) |
| Binder | Nicaragua |
| Filler | Nicaragua (Aged Ligero) |
| Body | Medium to Full |
| Sizes | Churchill 7×50; Double Toro 6×60; Figurado 6.5×54; Torpedo 6.5×52; Toro 6×52; Robusto 5×52; Petit Corona 4.5×46 |
| Awards | #1 Cigar of the Year 2014 (96 pts); consistent 90+ ratings |
| Pairings | Rich coffee, aged rum, bourbon |
Summary
Box Count: 10 (standard)
Region: Nicaragua
Strength: Medium to Full
Binder: Nicaragua
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sumatra (Natural); San Andrés (Maduro)
Filler: Nicaragua (Aged Ligero)
Frequently Asked Questions
What sets the Melanio apart from other Oliva blends?
Its combination of expertly fermented Nicaraguan ligero, box-pressed construction, and Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper yields a uniquely creamy, complex profile with award-winning balance.
How does the flavor evolve through the cigar?
Opens with sweet spice and toasted nuts, transitions to cedar, nougat, and cocoa, then deepens into caramel, bread, earth, coffee, and a subtle red pepper lift.
Is the construction consistent across sizes?
Yes. The line is known for an even burn, excellent draw, and dense, stable ash in each vitola.
How does the Maduro version differ?
The San Andrés Maduro wrapper emphasizes darker sweets, deeper cocoa tones, and a richer overall profile versus the Natural’s silkier balance.
Which vitola best showcases the blend?
The Figurado and Torpedo concentrate nuance and aroma, while Toro and Robusto offer a classic balance of flavor density and burn time.
What pairings work best?
Rich coffee, aged rum, or bourbon highlight the chocolate, caramel, and spice components.
Is this suitable for newer cigar smokers?
It’s approachable for intermediates thanks to its smoothness, while still offering enough complexity to satisfy seasoned aficionados.
Why is it considered a special-occasion cigar?
Its accolades, refined construction, and layered flavors make it a standout choice for milestones and unhurried evenings.
| Sizes | Box – Churchill 7 x 50, 5 Pack – Churchill 7 x 50, Box – Double Toro 6 x 60, 5 Pack – Double Toro 6 x 60, Box – Figurado 6 1/2 x 52, 5 Pack – Figurado 6 1/2 x 52, Box – Petit Corona 4 1/2 x 46, 5 Pack – Petit Corona 4 1/2 x 46, Box – Robusto 5 x 52, 5 Pack – Robusto 5 x 52, Box – Torpedo 6 1/2 x 52, 5 Pack – Torpedo 6 1/2 x 52, Single – Torpedo 6 1/2 x 52, Single – Figurado 6 1/2 x 52, Single – Robusto 5 x 52, Single – Double Toro 6 x 60, Single – Churchill 7 x 50 |
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Eddy (verified owner) –
I know everyone raves about Oliva series V cigars. I admit they are good, infact, very very good. But honest to god its not exceptional. I suppose if you put price into the equation, the value for money is tremendous. But it lacks something that I find hard to pinpoint. 4 stars from me.
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Justin White (verified owner) –
I don’t know whhat it is about this vitola specifically, but it seems to tone down the pepper of the robusto and just add some creaminess to the cigar. It’s very earthy and woody, and mor in the savory category than sweet. If I have a few hours to relax this is a good choice, and I find that Melanie’s, particularly the natural, age really really well, even for extended periods of time. They just seem to get better.
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thatamsyndrome (verified owner) –
if you want a great stick, grab the figurado. It’s a beautiful box pressed torpedo. Its a medium smoke, notes of baking spices and light leather. This stick really shines when paired with a low ABV bourbon or sour mash like Elmer T Lee, Weller 12, or Buffalo Trace. You can be adventurous and throw a Peerless at it too.
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Thiago A Ferreira (verified owner) –
Amazing full bodied from oliva. Construction perfect and flavorful
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brianjthorne (verified owner) –
Beautiful construction; clearly made by artisans. Nice, even burn with no touch-ups required. Medium bodied, with notes of graham cracker, vanilla bean, latte and earth.
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