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09-09-2009, 12:50 PM | #1 |
Ayatollah of Rock n Rolla
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Oliva O Classic
Got this one in an old school Oliva bomb from papajohn. He smacked me with cigars I haven't seen in years. This is the last of the bunch.
This isn't one of the cloth band ones, it's a normal paper band with a second band that says "Classic". About a toro-sized cigar in perfect condition. No soft spots and the draw is absolutely perfect. First few draws are a BIG spice blast through the nose. They grow some nice tobacco down there in Nicaragua. The cigar settles down a bit, but not too much, after about half an inch. Still quite spicy through the nose, with leather and earth on the finish. About 1" in, the smoke start developing a nice "depth" to the flavor, a characteristic that I have only noticed in full-flavored Nicaraguan cigars, certain Camacho cigars, and Cubans. Don't get me wrong -- I'm not saying this Oliva tastes Cuban. But the flavor is multi-dimensional like a Cuban. Lots of subtle flavor changes. Spice, earth, soft fruit, even a mint/pine sort of flavor. About halfway...same sort of flavor changes, but the "strength" of the cigar is picking up a bit. The burn is picture perfect. Man, I am enjoying this cigar. Who says you can't age NCs? Thanks again, papajohn! A truly rare opportunity. |
09-09-2009, 02:01 PM | #3 |
BABOTL
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Re: Oliva O Classic
Papajohn sent one to me awhile back. I have yet to smoke it!!!
I think I might have to spark it up!!! Thanks for the review!!!
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09-09-2009, 05:35 PM | #4 |
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Re: Oliva O Classic
I had an Oliva G this weekend. Great taste all the way down to the very end. Never got that hot burn. I loved it.
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09-10-2009, 07:22 AM | #5 |
Adjusting to the Life
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Re: Oliva O Classic
Oliva O natural is one of my favorites Olivas. I like it better then the V.
I'm going out on a limb here... but I'm almost certain the Famous Olor Nicaragua is the same blend as the O with the exception of the wrapper. Oliva O - Sun-Grown Habano Olor Nic - Ecuadorian Habano-seed wrapper Nevertheless both great smokes and good review. |
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