Oliva Serie V Lancero
This is a well constructed cigar sporting a sun grown habano wrapper and ligero filler. The lancero vitola allows you to enjoy all the flavor the wrapper has to offer. This cigar boasts an excellent blend of wood, spice and slight chocolate flavors; I also picked up a bit of pecan and other nuts, as well as hints of coffee in the final third. The draw is somewhat tight but burn is nice and even, and the 7″ length gives you a lot of enjoyment for only $5.
Mini Review Grade: A-
Mini Review
Grade A-, Habano, Lancero, Med/Full, Mini Review, Oliva
Oliva Serie “O” Robusto
Size – 5 x 50
Age – 2 months
Cost – $4
Wrapper – Natural (Nicaragua)
Construction – Excellent construction with a flawless wrapper and excellent symmetry (10/10)
Burn – Did not want to stay lit in the first half, requiring three relights. Burn was even and slow. (6/10)
Ash – Mottled grey ash that was compact and firm.
Draw & Smoke – The draw was a bit snug on this cigar. I will probably clip the next one instead of punching. The amount of smoke was average.
Flavor – The initial flavors were subtle, with some wood and lightly sweet tobacco. After the first third, richer cedar and black pepper flavors developed. The entire cigar was punctuated with a crisp and pleasant finish. Room aroma was nice with sweet tobacco and slight coffee smells.
Strength – Med/Full
Rating – 8/10
Value – 7/10
Drink – Meyers dark rum
Notes – This is really a 9/10 review but I had to knock at least one point for the diffuculty I had keeping the cigar lit in the first third. The Serie O is outclassed by the delicious Serie V but remains a solid buy for anyone looking to add a tasty and rich med/full habano to their humidor.
Reviews
50 Ring, 8/10, Cigar Review, Habano, Med/Full, Oliva