Olivia "O" Classic

BlackDog · 10-22-2008, 07:55 PM

I just smoked an Olivia "O" Classic. I wish I could remember who I got it from. Wow, what a fine cigar. But now, 20 minutes later after looking on the big cigar sites, I can't find it. It has a red band with a big "O", and a smaller red band beneath with the word "Classic" on it. Is this discontinued? Has it been replaced by the "Serie O"? Is it the same blend? I want more!!

bazookajoe · 10-22-2008, 08:02 PM

They're discontinued. The Serie O is not the same, but give all the Olivas a try. If you liked the classic you'll probably find a few of their current blends that you'll like.

ucla695 · 10-22-2008, 08:05 PM

I also enjoy these cigars and was bummed to find out that they were discontinued. I haven't tried any of the new blends, but I'm sure they're worth trying.

BlackDog · 10-22-2008, 08:06 PM

Poop. Thanks for the info guys.

Skywalker · 10-22-2008, 09:15 PM

Happens to me all the time! I like something and then find out that they are discontinued!!!

BengalMan · 10-22-2008, 09:31 PM

Check out the Oliva Serie O.

Scottw · 10-22-2008, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by BengalMan

Check out the Oliva Serie O.

Yes, the 'O' is a fine stick indeed and very affordable

10-22-2008, 09:34 PM

If you still are jonesing for one a b/m down by my parents still had quite a few boxes in stock when I was there over the weekend.

papajohn67 · 10-22-2008, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by BlackDog

I just smoked an Olivia "O" Classic. I wish I could remember who I got it from. Wow, what a fine cigar. But now, 20 minutes later after looking on the big cigar sites, I can't find it. It has a red band with a big "O", and a smaller red band beneath with the word "Classic" on it. Is this discontinued? Has it been replaced by the "Serie O"? Is it the same blend? I want more!!

Surprise, surprise I still have a few of those. Want a couple (?) then PM me a mailing address.

BTW the replacement/new line of the O's are good cigars. Just hard on some of us who really loved the old line that they replaced.

papajohn67 · 10-22-2008, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by funnymantrip

If you still are jonesing for one a b/m down by my parents still had quite a few boxes in stock when I was there over the weekend.

By any chance do they have any of the Oliva Bolds, i.e. the Oliva Bold Ole?

jaycarla · 10-22-2008, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by papajohn67

By any chance do they have any of the Oliva Bolds, i.e. the Oliva Bold Ole?

I am floored it took you this long for that question.

bobarian · 10-22-2008, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by jaycarla

I am floored it took you this long for that question.

John, Can you tell us the evolution of the Oliva labels? I have some of the cloth bands and also the paper band with the large O. Were the "Classic" and "Bold" second labels added at a later date?

papajohn67 · 10-22-2008, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by bobarian

John, Can you tell us the evolution of the Oliva labels? I have some of the cloth bands and also the paper band with the large O. Were the "Classic" and "Bold" second labels added at a later date?

I'm hardly the one to answer that question but I'm pretty sure it was the cloth bands then the paper. I know the last of the red labled bolds when they were discontined (summer 06?) were sporting paper bands.

Whee · 10-23-2008, 12:38 AM

http://www.holts.com/images/samplers...egould_big.jpg

This sampler is available from Holt's. $24.95. got some decent sticks in there as well.

10-23-2008, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by papajohn67

By any chance do they have any of the Oliva Bolds, i.e. the Oliva Bold Ole?

No I do not recall seeing any just the new style/old style classic O with the paper band...

elderboy02 · 10-23-2008, 08:02 AM

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Originally Posted by bobarian

John, Can you tell us the evolution of the Oliva labels? I have some of the cloth bands and also the paper band with the large O. Were the "Classic" and "Bold" second labels added at a later date?

BengalMan (Ian) should know the answer to this question. He is the most qualified to answer.

dunng · 10-23-2008, 08:18 AM

Cloth Band Olivas...

Sancho · 10-23-2008, 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by dunng

Cloth Band Olivas...

You said it!

Those are awsome sticks

jechelman · 10-23-2008, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by papajohn67

I'm hardly the one to answer that question but I'm pretty sure it was the cloth bands then the paper. I know the last of the red labled bolds when they were discontined (summer 06?) were sporting paper bands.

I agree that the paper bands came after the cloth but don't know when that change took place. I had a cloth banded Bold Ole with a little plume on it last night and it was yummy!

FriskyDingo · 10-23-2008, 11:41 AM

The original Oliva "O" series with the red cloth band was the first cigar I ever had. That was what started me off in this hobby. They were amazing cigars.
If you are wanting to purchase some, check out these two sites:

http://www.indulgecigars.com/cgi-bin...fdolivotorpsam

http://www.bonitasmokeshop.com/Oliva%20Cigars.htm

I still purchase mine from Bonita's!

10-22-2008, 07:55 PM	#1
BlackDog Gonna make you groove... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Warren Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 2,468 Trading: (19)	Olivia "O" Classic I just smoked an Olivia "O" Classic. I wish I could remember who I got it from. Wow, what a fine cigar. But now, 20 minutes later after looking on the big cigar sites, I can't find it. It has a red band with a big "O", and a smaller red band beneath with the word "Classic" on it. Is this discontinued? Has it been replaced by the "Serie O"? Is it the same blend? I want more!! __________________ "We live in the good of this."

10-22-2008, 08:02 PM	#2
bazookajoe ... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: david Location: SoCal Posts: 639 Trading: (72)	Re: Olivia "O" Classic They're discontinued. The Serie O is not the same, but give all the Olivas a try. If you liked the classic you'll probably find a few of their current blends that you'll like.

10-22-2008, 08:05 PM	#3
ucla695 Neither here, nor there Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Pool Posts: 3,696 Trading: (5)	Re: Olivia "O" Classic I also enjoy these cigars and was bummed to find out that they were discontinued. I haven't tried any of the new blends, but I'm sure they're worth trying.

10-22-2008, 08:06 PM	#4
BlackDog Gonna make you groove... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Warren Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 2,468 Trading: (19)	Re: Olivia "O" Classic Poop. Thanks for the info guys. __________________ "We live in the good of this."

10-22-2008, 09:15 PM	#5
Skywalker BABOTL Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dice Location: Galaxy Far Far Away Posts: 10,168 Trading: (18)	Re: Olivia "O" Classic Happens to me all the time! I like something and then find out that they are discontinued!!! Last edited by Skywalker; 10-22-2008 at 09:18 PM.

10-22-2008, 09:31 PM	#6
BengalMan Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ian Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 1,280 Trading: (10)	Re: Olivia "O" Classic Check out the Oliva Serie O.

10-22-2008, 09:34 PM	#8
funnymantrip Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Olivia "O" Classic If you still are jonesing for one a b/m down by my parents still had quite a few boxes in stock when I was there over the weekend.

10-23-2008, 12:38 AM	#14
Whee formerly illinoishoosier Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Sean Location: Bishopville, SC Posts: 3,591 Trading: (17)	Re: Olivia "O" Classic http://www.holts.com/images/samplers...egould_big.jpg This sampler is available from Holt's. $24.95. got some decent sticks in there as well. __________________ "Maybe I'm wrong, when they tell me they're right…..naaaaahhhhhh, I'm an asshooooooleeee"--Denis Leary

10-23-2008, 08:18 AM	#17
dunng MassHole Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: MassHole Posts: 4,719 Trading: (59)	Re: Olivia "O" Classic Cloth Band Olivas... __________________ MassHole Banter

10-23-2008, 11:41 AM	#20
FriskyDingo hoosierherfers.com Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Evan Location: Jeffersonville, IN Posts: 318 Trading: (16)	Re: Olivia "O" Classic The original Oliva "O" series with the red cloth band was the first cigar I ever had. That was what started me off in this hobby. They were amazing cigars. If you are wanting to purchase some, check out these two sites: http://www.indulgecigars.com/cgi-bin...fdolivotorpsam http://www.bonitasmokeshop.com/Oliva%20Cigars.htm I still purchase mine from Bonita's! __________________ -= http://www.hoosierherfers.com =-