Revisiting An Old Friend...Oliva Angel 100

papajohn67 · 11-02-2009, 06:51 PM

This afternoon I had a yen for a cigar and ended up striking a match to a well aged Oliva Angel 100 "1961". Been quite a while since I had smoked one of these and I would have to say with 3.5 plus years of humi time it was a treat.

The Oliva Angel 100 is not to be confused with cigars produced by the Oliva Cigar Company. They were a limited run made for the Oliva Tobacco Company "...solely from mature tobaccos grown on the world famous Oliva Family farms". Produed to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the bith of family patriach Anhil (Angel) Oliva they were rolled by NATSA in Esteli Nicaragua.

I picked up my first 5 pack box in early 2006. Early on they were harsh and just flat out hard to stomach. Now some years later they have developed into a great cigar. The Angel 100 "1961" is the smallest of the four sizes that were offered. A box pressed 6X45 Corona size with and appearance that left some people less than impressed. That being said smoking a cigar ain't a beauty contest for me.

The cigar smoked medium to full, the latter being the tag end of the stick. Straight burn, easy draw with a spicy taste, hints of wood a touch of carmel.
These have aged to perfection.

I have smoked a ton of these over the past 4 years. Do not really know if they still are available, they never seemed to catch on and appeared on C-Bid for quite a while. I loaded up and still have south of 50 tucked away in the humi. Just have to wonder how they will be smoking in another 5 years.

G G · 11-02-2009, 06:59 PM

I have enjoyed a couple of them that were gifted go me.

replicant_argent · 11-02-2009, 07:06 PM

It is good to have a stash of these.

OHRD · 11-03-2009, 06:28 AM

Thanks for the review, glad they aged well!

Skywalker · 11-03-2009, 07:26 AM

Thanks for the Review!!!

I agree these are good!!!

I had one a few weeks back with a Sam Adams Octoberfest!!!

Mr B · 11-03-2009, 12:20 PM

Nice Review. I just received one in a MAW. Looking forward to it.

roughrider · 11-03-2009, 12:24 PM

Thanks for the review.

mikeyj23 · 11-03-2009, 07:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by replicant_argent

It is good to have a stash of these.

Absolutely - I'm glad I picked some up a few years back.

RevSmoke · 11-03-2009, 07:41 PM

So, are these available somewhere? I have looked, but to no avail. Always like to try something new.

papajohn67 · 11-03-2009, 08:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RevSmoke

So, are these available somewhere? I have looked, but to no avail. Always like to try something new.

Actually they are old.

PM me an address and I'll send you one.

Adriftpanda · 11-03-2009, 11:42 PM

Thanks for the review... or the nudge, I guess. I think I saw this somewhere in my cooler. I might have to give this a go. I know mine has some good age on it.

11-02-2009, 06:51 PM	#1
papajohn67 Reprobate From The 101st Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 911 Trading: (62)	Revisiting An Old Friend...Oliva Angel 100 This afternoon I had a yen for a cigar and ended up striking a match to a well aged Oliva Angel 100 "1961". Been quite a while since I had smoked one of these and I would have to say with 3.5 plus years of humi time it was a treat. The Oliva Angel 100 is not to be confused with cigars produced by the Oliva Cigar Company. They were a limited run made for the Oliva Tobacco Company "...solely from mature tobaccos grown on the world famous Oliva Family farms". Produed to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the bith of family patriach Anhil (Angel) Oliva they were rolled by NATSA in Esteli Nicaragua. I picked up my first 5 pack box in early 2006. Early on they were harsh and just flat out hard to stomach. Now some years later they have developed into a great cigar. The Angel 100 "1961" is the smallest of the four sizes that were offered. A box pressed 6X45 Corona size with and appearance that left some people less than impressed. That being said smoking a cigar ain't a beauty contest for me. The cigar smoked medium to full, the latter being the tag end of the stick. Straight burn, easy draw with a spicy taste, hints of wood a touch of carmel. These have aged to perfection. I have smoked a ton of these over the past 4 years. Do not really know if they still are available, they never seemed to catch on and appeared on C-Bid for quite a while. I loaded up and still have south of 50 tucked away in the humi. Just have to wonder how they will be smoking in another 5 years.

11-02-2009, 06:59 PM	#2
G G BR549 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Taylor, FL. Posts: 12,701 Trading: (10)	Re: Revisiting An Old Friend...Oliva Angel 100 I have enjoyed a couple of them that were gifted go me.

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replicant_argent Gravy Boat Winnah. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Pete Location: my attorney has advised against giving this information to insane people Posts: 5,326 Trading: (22)	Re: Revisiting An Old Friend...Oliva Angel 100 It is good to have a stash of these. __________________ www.stogietorch.com Some days call for a stiff Pomade.

11-03-2009, 06:28 AM	#4
OHRD Garage w/ couch & ashtray Join Date: Sep 2009 First Name: Matt Posts: 1,377 Trading: (39)	Re: Revisiting An Old Friend...Oliva Angel 100 Thanks for the review, glad they aged well! __________________ Did I tell you my garage has a couch and an ashtray? My wife doesn't let me sleep or smoke inside.

11-03-2009, 07:26 AM	#5
Skywalker BABOTL Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dice Location: Galaxy Far Far Away Posts: 10,168 Trading: (18)	Re: Revisiting An Old Friend...Oliva Angel 100 Thanks for the Review!!! I agree these are good!!! I had one a few weeks back with a Sam Adams Octoberfest!!! __________________ Smoke what you like!!!

11-03-2009, 12:20 PM	#6
Mr B Livin' in a Van.... Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: North Bay Area, CA Posts: 3,233 Trading: (79)	Re: Revisiting An Old Friend...Oliva Angel 100 Nice Review. I just received one in a MAW. Looking forward to it.

11-03-2009, 12:24 PM	#7
roughrider Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 835 Trading: (24)	Re: Revisiting An Old Friend...Oliva Angel 100 Thanks for the review.

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RevSmoke Ain't Never Gonna Leave Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Todd Location: Northcentral woods of Wisconsin Posts: 6,807 Trading: (51)	Re: Revisiting An Old Friend...Oliva Angel 100 So, are these available somewhere? I have looked, but to no avail. Always like to try something new. __________________ Todd__ "Smoke what you like, and enjoy it!"

11-03-2009, 11:42 PM	#11
Adriftpanda Peter's Daddy Join Date: May 2009 First Name: Huy Location: No one wants me Posts: 10,302 Trading: (74)	Re: Revisiting An Old Friend...Oliva Angel 100 Thanks for the review... or the nudge, I guess. I think I saw this somewhere in my cooler. I might have to give this a go. I know mine has some good age on it. __________________ Who eats plantains when they can eat placenta.