Oliva Master Blends 2

[jerseyjay]

Additional Oliva Master Blends 2 photography, check cigarphoto.net

This week we are photographing and reviewing the Oliva Master Blends 2 by Oliva Cigar Company. As the name implies, this is a sequel to an extremely successful Oliva Master Blends 1 release which we have summarized about 10 months ago. Oliva Master Blends 2, made in Tabacalera Oliva de Nicaragua S.A., hit the market in 2005 in the following vitolas: robusto, torpedo, churchill. Production run – 120,000 cigars total. Oliva Cigar Company deviated from nicaraguan puro blend and switched the wrapper in the Oliva Master Blends 2 to Ecuadorian Sun Grown Sumatra.

Visually, Oliva Master Blends 2 robusto looked appealing. I continue to appreciate the semi-box pressed finish. Although there were some visible veins and not so tight seams, the cigar had a well applied cap and was tightly packed – no soft spots. Similarly to the predecessor, Oliva Master Blends 2 had the famous laser-etched logo imprinted right below the band. Unfortunately that unique identifier went away with the Oliva Master Blends 3 release. The laser-etched logo and visible veins looked relatively alike and formed a spider-like appearance around the wrapper. Neat ! Draw was perfect before and after the cigar was lit. In flavor department, not overly complex cigar but good solid hints of roasted nuts, dried fruit, and a touch of spiciness. Good draw produced copious amount of smoke which subsequently coated and dried the palate. The burn started off with a bit of waviness but finished on a ‘straight note.’ The ash was pretty firm and fell in 3/4″ chunks.

Oliva Master Blends 2 robusto was an enjoyable experience. Folks will agree that generally, sequels are never as successful as the original. Well, perhaps Godfather 2 might be one of those exceptions. Oliva Master Blends 2 was good but not as good as Oliva Master Blends 1 but then not a lot of cigars, in my personal opinion, are in the Oliva Master Blends 1 category. My taste buds preference order: Oliva Master Blends 1, 2, 3, as released. I hope that Oliva Master Blends 4 will break that chain. As of today, no updates on Oliva Master Blends 4 except – “in development.”

[Blak Smyth]

Great shots Jay. I too have high hopes for the 4. I have only tried the 3 so far and wasn't blown away.

[HollywoodQue]

Nice photo's, try #3, you will love it.

[irratebass]

Thanks Jay, nice pics and review, I have a #3, but havent tried it yet.

I was at an Oliva event this past Saturday and was speaking to the rep he told us that they (Oliva) will have a new stick out this year, but didn't know anything about it yet....maybe #4 will be it.

[big a]

Nice photos and review.

Nice review. I have a #3 in the humidor I need to try.

[HollywoodQue]

Originally Posted by tengel78

Nice review. I have a #3 in the humidor I need to try.

I enjoyed a #3 a couple of weeks ago that sat in the humi for about 6 months. Hopefully, you have more that 1....smoke 1, see how you like it, then wait a few months and smoke another to compare tastes.

Thanks for the advice Howard. I only have 1 (the one you sent me in the NST), so I'll try it and possibly go buy some more.

[Theo Cincy]

Nice pics.

[jerseyjay]

Thanks for feedback guys ! Much appreciated.

Originally Posted by HollywoodQue

Nice photo's, try #3, you will love it.

Oh, trust me, I have tried plenty of #3s. For me personally, #2 is better and #1 is just ridiculous !

Patiently waiting for #4.

I've been indifferent with the Master Blends in the past.....they are almost too smooth and one dimensional. Have to see what the 4 brings!

[Gooner]

Nice pictures and review!

[Theo Cincy]

Great review, looka like a beautiful cigar.

[DaBear]

Had a churchill during the Super Bowl. Was rather unimpressed, too one dimensional for my tastes. By no means a bad smoke, just not my thing. Definitely enjoyed the 3s a lot better, flavor development, plus anything with a bittersweet cocoa flavor is a winner in my book(yea, I have a bit of a sweet tooth)

I want to share a great smoke, I'm trying out this new area of this site, some of the others have a problem with my POST'S.

This was voted #2 C"GAR of 2011, and I have to say it's GREAT, It's the "LA AROMA DE CUBA" TRY IT OUT WHEN U have about an hour to kill.

[DaBear]

Originally Posted by cigarsmoker2543

I want to share a great smoke, I'm trying out this new area of this site, some of the others have a problem with my POST'S.

This was voted #2 C"GAR of 2011, and I have to say it's GREAT, It's the "LA AROMA DE CUBA" TRY IT OUT WHEN U have about an hour to kill.

Try making your own thread in this section for the smoke, more beneficial than tagging it on to a thread on a completely different cigar. Though I do agree, the LadCs are great smokes, love the EEs.

[kelmac07]

Originally Posted by cigarsmoker2543

I want to share a great smoke, I'm trying out this new area of this site, some of the others have a problem with my POST'S.This was voted #2 C"GAR of 2011, and I have to say it's GREAT, It's the "LA AROMA DE CUBA" TRY IT OUT WHEN U have about an hour to kill.

Maybe the reason others have an issue with your posts are because some of your posts have absolutely nothing to do with the threads in which you are posting in. For example...the La Aroma de Cuba has absolutely NOTHING to do with this thread, which is about Oliva Master Blends 2. As stated above, start a new thread if you'd like to talk about something other than the thread title.

[Taki]

Great photos Jay!!! Great review too..thanks for sharing!

[JenksAnejo]

I want to share a great smoke, I'm trying out this new area of this site, some of the others have a problem with my POST'S.

This was voted #2 C"GAR of 2011, and I have to say it's GREAT, It's the "LA AROMA DE CUBA" TRY IT OUT WHEN U have about an hour to kill.

#Facepalm

SORRY, I'm getting the hang of this, I will not do that again.