Oliva Serie V Melanio Figurado June 2023 (FEBW1)

[Pmo13]

Though I think they’re suffer from overhype sometimes, the Figurado Melanio always splits the uprights for me.

 

First third opens up with a strong earthy leather note that I seem to get a lot with this blend in particular. Also hanging out in the background is a cedar-y note that actually readys more oaky (this could be from the Bourbon if I’m honest) which rounds it out nicely.

 

From there I get a big rich black coffee, almost burnt popcorn if you know what I mean. Along with that, the dominant tone for the second and final thirds is a strong nutty note, which close as I can peg is reminiscent of walnut. Final third also ramps up in the strength department, not to the head rush level, but in the “if I stand up too quickly I notice” ballpark.

 

Always keep a box of this or another vitola in the range (I’m partial to the Churchill) stashed somewhere in my humidor. Solid B+ stick for when I’m looking for something right down the middle, where I know what I’m getting.

[ned]

I'm smoking one now.