The Oliva Serie V Melanio is hand rolled using expertly fermented Ligero fillers, leaves known for their robust and rich flavor. Five years in the making, this special cigar is sure to exceed a premium cigar smoker’s highest expectations.
The Serie V is full-flavored yet smooth. The long filler tobaccos are a blend of Oliva Nicaraguan Habano that emphasizes tobacco from the Jalapa region, an area known for a more nuanced leaf than the Esteli or Condega regions. This carefully aged Jalapa blend produces a particularly flavored smoke.
Rated #3 of Top 25 Cigars of 2017 from Cigar Aficionado Magazine
Rated #8 of Top 25 Cigars of 2016 from Cigar Aficionado Magazine
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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