Oliva Series V Melanio PC (PCRW)

[grabow32]

Had this sitting in the humidor from a local B&M. At first reminds me a lot of the Bolivar PC that I smoked the day before. A bit spicer and a little less sweet but the overall tobacco flavor seems really close. It also has a bit fuller body to it with more of a nicotine punch. Overall, if I couldn't find the Bolivar's for the time and needed something in a pinch I wouldn't mind grabbing one of these. They are very readily available. 

I would rank it an 89.  

 

[El Presidente]

I also enjoy the Melanio line. 

[JustDave]

One of my preferred and easily available NC.

[Bill Hayes]

The Churchill is a ripper too. Enjoy. Cheers

[Ford2112]

Melanio are a good cigar. I've yet to smoke a bad one. 

[Sup3r6]

I must be the only person who prefers the standard V line over the melanio.

[PuroDiario]

I have had the robusto, the double figurado and the lancero. I liked them all. Will try this vitola after reading through your review. 

[grabow32]

5 hours ago, Sup3r6 said:

I must be the only person who prefers the standard V line over the melanio.

I also enjoy these, I have some in my humidor. I'm not certain which I prefer though to be honest. I could see your point. 

[JustDave]

9 hours ago, Sup3r6 said:

I must be the only person who prefers the standard V line over the melanio.

My favorite Oliva is the Serie V Lancero.  If they ever did a Melanio or a Maduro lancero I'd try that for sure, but right now I prefer the lancero.