Oliva Serie V 135th anniv (NCRW)

[Boxer31]

First time trying a regular serie v, have always smoked the melanio both regular and maduro. The melanio is one of my fav NCs. 

The V anniv had a unique shape and good price so I bought a handful for our poker game.  Wasn’t really paying attention to this last week but when done it was just a good cigar. Had one left over so figured give it a try for the NC review. 

Aroma very pleasant- floral note was first, then a chocolate chip cookie?

Very easy to light and burn was spot on. Getting a chocolate chip walnut cookie flavor (who doesn’t like that). Little spice- sweet cinnamon and cedar. 

Did not get much change throughout cigar but did not care. The aroma and taste were very pleasant/enjoyable. Draw and burn right on.  Will pick up a few more of these for muggy summer weather.  89-90

[El Presidente]

Thank you for the review!

Do you find the melanio to be a significant cut above?

[riderpride]

Thanks for the review!

The Melanio is my fave NC and I also love the 'regular' V, but those need some downtime due to the strength.  Melanio is Billie Dee Williams smooth and ready to smoke . 

Speaking of their other lines, Oliva does a fantastic job of creating distinct profiles for each line. Not just 4 or 5 shades of pepper. 

Cheers

[Boxer31]

On 6/20/2022 at 8:24 AM, El Presidente said:

Thank you for the review!

Do you find the melanio to be a significant cut above?

Not so sure now. I really enjoyed the anniv V. Will have to try the plain V to see if same. The floral note was very good. 

 

On 6/20/2022 at 10:58 AM, riderpride said:

Thanks for the review!

The Melanio is my fave NC and I also love the 'regular' V, but those need some downtime due to the strength.  Melanio is Billie Dee Williams smooth and ready to smoke . 

Speaking of their other lines, Oliva does a fantastic job of creating distinct profiles for each line. Not just 4 or 5 shades of pepper. 

Cheers

I did not find the anniv V to be strong, but not sure if I am good judge of strength since some supposedly mild - med have hit me hard