What is the oldest Oliva V you've smoked?

timj219 · 06-05-2012, 10:48 AM

I like Oliva Vs. Recently I've been smoking some from '09 and I think I like them even more. Will the improvement continue? For how long? Or is it all in my head?
I know it's impossible to give a blanket answer to "do I need to age my smokes?" but I'm wondering if anyone has tried any of these Vs that were older than 3 years and if so did you see any improvement?

kydsid · 06-05-2012, 10:53 AM

All of my Oliva V's are older than 2009 and they still smoke well IMO. However I have no comparison for any of the recent Oliva's. They are mellowed compared to fresh Olivas of 09 IIRC. Don't know that I would invest substantial numbers in going for long term though.

06-05-2012, 10:48 AM	#1
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06-05-2012, 10:53 AM	#2
kydsid Ditat Deus Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Jason Location: Among the Pines Posts: 2,361 Trading: (46)	Re: What is the oldest Oliva V you've smoked? All of my Oliva V's are older than 2009 and they still smoke well IMO. However I have no comparison for any of the recent Oliva's. They are mellowed compared to fresh Olivas of 09 IIRC. Don't know that I would invest substantial numbers in going for long term though. __________________ Check out the Cigar Asylum Newbie Sampler Trade