Oliva Serie V Melanio Robusto (FYARW)

[djrey]

As I began fading out NC purchases over the past year this is one cigar I continued to purchase. I could generally find them on sale and they always provided a consistent smoke. 

First third begins with earth chocolate and smooth cream. 

Into the second third and we have earth chocolate and smooth cream. 

Final third and we have earth chocolate and smooth cream. 

Sorry for the repletion but that is exactly what this cigar was. I am not saying this is a bad thing. On the contrary you know exactly what you are getting with this cigar and it delivers. If you are sitting there contemplating it you will become bored fast. But if you want a cigar to puff on the beach or around a fire with friends this is a nice companion. Burn and construction is perfect. Its a one trick pony but one of the best one trick ponys. 

88 pts. 

 

[SpecialK]

Nice action shot ! 

[xsquid]

One of my favorite NC cigars.  I have an NC humidor filled with Oliva, Padron, Ashton, and Illusione.  Those are the ones I have found work best for me.