Oliva Serie V Maduro

[elderboy02]

Date: 10/24/08

Cigar: Oliva Serie V Maduro (6.5 x 52)

Cost: $8

Drink: Coke

Temperature: 46 F, 10 mph winds

Appearance: 1 banded cigar that says "Oliva Serie V Maduro Especial" on the band. The wapper was smooth with no major veins showing.

http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z282/elderboy02/Oliva%20Serie%20V%20Maduro/100_1598.jpg

Pre-light: Didn't really have any special scent to it. I didn't really pick up any special taste pre-light.

Taste of the cigar: This cigar was chocolatey, spicy, and had a little bit of coffee flavor. It also had a nice sweetness to it. It never got harsh.

Construction: Held an long ash. The draw was perfect. The cigar required a few touchups.

Strength: This was a full flavored cigar. I didn't get a nic buzz from it.

Halfway through:
http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z282/elderboy02/Oliva%20Serie%20V%20Maduro/100_1599.jpg

3/4 through:
http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z282/elderboy02/Oliva%20Serie%20V%20Maduro/100_1601.jpg

Summary: This cigar was delicious. These are better than the regular Oliva V's. I would definitely buy this again. OLIVA NEEDS TO MAKE THESE AGAIN! I give this a 9.5/10. :ss

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Date: 10/24/08

Cigar: Oliva Serie V Maduro (6.5 x 52)

Cost: $8

Drink: Coke

Temperature: 46 F, 10 mph winds

Appearance: 1 banded cigar that says "Oliva Serie V Maduro Especial" on the band. The wapper was smooth with no major veins showing.

http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z282/elderboy02/Oliva%20Serie%20V%20Maduro/100_1598.jpg

Pre-light: Didn't really have any special scent to it. I didn't really pick up any special taste pre-light.

Taste of the cigar: This cigar was chocolatey, spicy, and had a little bit of coffee flavor. It also had a nice sweetness to it. It never got harsh.

Construction: Held an long ash. The draw was perfect. The cigar required a few touchups.

Strength: This was a full flavored cigar. I didn't get a nic buzz from it.

Halfway through:
http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z282/elderboy02/Oliva%20Serie%20V%20Maduro/100_1599.jpg

3/4 through:
http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z282/elderboy02/Oliva%20Serie%20V%20Maduro/100_1601.jpg

Summary: This cigar was delicious. These are better than the regular Oliva V's. I would definitely buy this again. OLIVA NEEDS TO MAKE THESE AGAIN! I give this a 9.5/10. :ss

Thanks for the pics and review.:dr

[TOB9595]

I also enjoy your reviews.
Tom

[zmancbr]

Thx for the pics and the review. I can't wait to smoke one of these! :ss

(Thx again Bao... you da man!!)

[Scottw]

Great review, just picked up two of these, cant wait to review.

[Don Fernando]

Dan, you need to clean your ashtray :D

[elderboy02]

Dan, you need to clean your ashtray :D

No way :p It gives it character :r

[icantbejon]

I really want to give one of these a try. Thanks for the review.

[kgoings]

I had one of these last night, almost the exact same experience...but I did get a spicy pre-light taste but really never any spice during the smoke. It was extremely smooth and will be a great cigar to age. I did get burn problems during the last third...it just did not want to stay lit

[elderboy02]

I had one of these last night, almost the exact same experience...but I did get a spicy pre-light taste but really never any spice during the smoke. It was extremely smooth and will be a great cigar to age. I did get burn problems during the last third...it just did not want to stay lit

My cigar went completely out halfway through. I believe it to be b/c they are still fresh from the factory.

[nozero]

Love the review and pics! Thanks!
:tu

[Waynegro1]

Great review and I love the pictures. I'm like a little kid, I flip (scroll) through the photo's then read. I just picked up two boxes from my local B&M. They have four boxes open and ready, just screaming "Waynegro1, Waynegro1, Take us to our new home" I couldn't resist. This is why I don't go to the humane society. What ya gonna do?
Again, great review. :tu

[ca21455]

Thanks for the great review and pictures! Nice job.

[Bax]

Great review and pics! Can't wait to get my grubby little fingers on one of these:D

[Don Fernando]

can't wait till I can try em. If all goes well there is a box heading my way.

[papajohn67]

Great review and pics! Can't wait to get my grubby little fingers on one of these:D


Your's is here and waiting to wing it's way east....waiting on my herf tubes to arrive then they fly.

[Shadow]

Got a box of them safe in the humidor but I have not been able to smoke one with this freakin' head cold I can't shake!:fl

[rhdad42]

I didn't think this cigar was all that great. It looked beautiful, had a smooth, peppery flavor but the thing just wouldn't stay lit. I was working harder on a cigar than I had in a long time. It might have been a little too wet from the BM, but it didn't seem spongy and I've never had problems with his smokes before. I picked them up Thursday and let them sit outside the humi until Saturday night. I was in the Man Den, so neither wind nor temp was an issue. I gave one to PitmanGeek and his was worse than mine. I feel I shouldn't have to work that hard to enjoy something.

[dunng]

Thanks for the great review! I thought it was good, but defiantely needed some time to rest (it was pretty much right off the truck)... :ss

[Skywalker]

Thanks for the review!!!

Now I am really looking forward to smoking the one Cigarmark sent me!!!



BTW - The RG tool is a nice touch... too bad it's not from CA!!!

[auburnfan1980]

So hard to find at local B&Ms lately because of the limited production, but that's part of what makes it so special! I LOVE this cigar....great review, bro!

[groogs]

Thanks for the review. It makes me want to tear into one right now, but I must show restraint for at least a week.

[Dano]

Good review, thanks. I had one of these earlier in the week and i liked it all the way down to the toothpick holding nub. They are hard to find locally, only one B&M have them around here.

I still am leaning towards the "G"'s. I am a fanatic about them. But the "V" was definitely a good smoke.

-Dan

[php007]

Thanks for teh review. I have two boxes coming, can't wait.

[icantbejon]

I got a box of these coming my way. Very excited. Great review, it makes me impatient for smoking my own.

[Mikey202]

Nice review. Will put this on my list to try.:ss

[elderboy02]

I just had another one of these tonight! What an awesome smoke! :cb

[Ratters]

Fine, rub it in. Jerk.


:ss

[RCS44]

This is always a solid cigar anytime. This is one of my go to cigars when i am in need for a nice medium-full body smoke.

[Bageland2000]

Thanks for the review! If you haven't tried one of these yet it's a must!

[Gophernut]

Agree with the review 100% These and the regular V's are one of my all time favorites.

[gator_79]

Reading this made me remeber that I still have 3 of the 2008 V Maduro's in my humi. 2008 has been my favorite of the V maduro's. But hopefully I can get a few of the 2011's.