Oliva Serie V Maduro Especial (w/pics)

10-21-2008, 11:01 AM

Decided to try one for breakfast today. I figured I would try it on a clean palate. It is a very attractive Torpedo.

My first impression was that it was a little harsh. This only lasted a minute or two and smoothed out nicley. The first third was very nice, medium in body and quite a nice surprise. I guessed it would be like be a regular V, but it was quite different. It was rich and creamy and was somewhat peppery. It had a small draw issue, but a paperclip fixed that. The second third stayed about the same. It started to pick up a little and was gaining flavor.

I experienced a little tar leakage out the end so i re-clipped about a 1/16 of an inch and it smoked fine. It had a beautiful ash and it seemed to get richer. The strength is growing at this point and is very enjoyeable. The final 1/3 is just wow!

The flavor is intense at this point. My whole palate is tingling. This smoke is incredible. The strength is full and rich and getting intense. It is peppery and cocoa and is awesome. It is very unique and strong but not overpowering. I like the V alot, but this is a step above in my opinion. I got a slight nic buzz toward the end and I did smoke this till the bitter end!

In conclusion, the only down side to this cigar is the fact that it is in limited supply. Ian, if you see this, beg the Oliva's to make this a regular in their line.
This is an outstanding cigar and I reccomend trying two if you can find it!

white_s2k · 10-21-2008, 11:09 AM

Nice review, I'm going to call up a few local B&Ms today and see if anyone has 'em yet.

Mugen910 · 10-21-2008, 11:11 AM

Thanks for the review...I just bought a box! Can't wait to try them!!!

zmancbr · 10-21-2008, 11:19 AM

Nice review.... now to find some...

MarkinAZ · 10-21-2008, 11:50 AM

Thanks for the nice review and photos CM. Sounds like a nice tasting cigar. I just finished calling my local B&M and they are on backorder here. Apparently, they have been receiving numerous telephone calls on this particular stick

elderboy02 · 10-21-2008, 11:51 AM

Thank you for the review! I can't wait to try one!

MTB996 · 10-21-2008, 12:07 PM

Wow, sounds like a great smoke. I'll have to hit up the local B&M to see if they have any.

awsmith4 · 10-23-2008, 09:28 PM

First let me say "great review" tu

I smoked my first tonight and I had a very similar experience...it was fantastic. I agree my only regret is that they will be limited

REALMCCOY · 10-24-2008, 12:12 AM

Great review and pics. Probably the only piece of mind for me is that I'll get to share all the experiences everyone else has. Thankfully my B&M still has enough stock of the regular Vs. Hopefully Oliva allows more to be released in the future. The maduros look

. Thanks for sharing.

10-21-2008, 11:01 AM	#1
Cigarmark Guest Posts: n/a	Oliva Serie V Maduro Especial (w/pics) Decided to try one for breakfast today. I figured I would try it on a clean palate. It is a very attractive Torpedo. My first impression was that it was a little harsh. This only lasted a minute or two and smoothed out nicley. The first third was very nice, medium in body and quite a nice surprise. I guessed it would be like be a regular V, but it was quite different. It was rich and creamy and was somewhat peppery. It had a small draw issue, but a paperclip fixed that. The second third stayed about the same. It started to pick up a little and was gaining flavor. I experienced a little tar leakage out the end so i re-clipped about a 1/16 of an inch and it smoked fine. It had a beautiful ash and it seemed to get richer. The strength is growing at this point and is very enjoyeable. The final 1/3 is just wow! The flavor is intense at this point. My whole palate is tingling. This smoke is incredible. The strength is full and rich and getting intense. It is peppery and cocoa and is awesome. It is very unique and strong but not overpowering. I like the V alot, but this is a step above in my opinion. I got a slight nic buzz toward the end and I did smoke this till the bitter end! In conclusion, the only down side to this cigar is the fact that it is in limited supply. Ian, if you see this, beg the Oliva's to make this a regular in their line. This is an outstanding cigar and I reccomend trying two if you can find it!

10-21-2008, 11:09 AM	#2
white_s2k The Dude Abides Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Josh Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 1,052 Trading: (20)	Re: Oliva Serie V Maduro Especial (w/pics) Nice review, I'm going to call up a few local B&Ms today and see if anyone has 'em yet.

10-21-2008, 11:11 AM	#3
Mugen910 I <3 Huy Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Location Location: First Name Posts: 8,387 Trading: (106)	Re: Oliva Serie V Maduro Especial (w/pics) Thanks for the review...I just bought a box! Can't wait to try them!!! __________________ I'm not antisocial, I just think people are stupid.

10-21-2008, 11:19 AM	#4
zmancbr CERTIFIED THREAD KILLER!! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Zach Location: Color Red Posts: 1,692 Trading: (41)	Re: Oliva Serie V Maduro Especial (w/pics) Nice review.... now to find some...

10-21-2008, 11:50 AM	#5
MarkinAZ Formerly MarkinOR Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Sun City West, AZ Posts: 6,221 Trading: (40)	Re: Oliva Serie V Maduro Especial (w/pics) Thanks for the nice review and photos CM. Sounds like a nice tasting cigar. I just finished calling my local B&M and they are on backorder here. Apparently, they have been receiving numerous telephone calls on this particular stick __________________ "Don't worry, God will work out His plan for your life..." Psalm 138 8

10-21-2008, 11:51 AM	#6
elderboy02 Lets Go Buckeyes! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 12,508 Trading: (133)	Re: Oliva Serie V Maduro Especial (w/pics) Thank you for the review! I can't wait to try one!

10-21-2008, 12:07 PM	#7
MTB996 Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Hillsborough, NC Posts: 317 Trading: (1)	Re: Oliva Serie V Maduro Especial (w/pics) Wow, sounds like a great smoke. I'll have to hit up the local B&M to see if they have any.

10-23-2008, 09:28 PM	#8
awsmith4 Simple Pleasures - 2oL Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Albert Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 4,602 Trading: (111)	Re: Oliva Serie V Maduro Especial (w/pics) First let me say "great review" tu I smoked my first tonight and I had a very similar experience...it was fantastic. I agree my only regret is that they will be limited __________________ Its THIS easy to support our troops

10-24-2008, 12:12 AM	#9
REALMCCOY Just trying to keep up Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: PNW Posts: 67 Trading: (0)	Re: Oliva Serie V Maduro Especial (w/pics) Great review and pics. Probably the only piece of mind for me is that I'll get to share all the experiences everyone else has. Thankfully my B&M still has enough stock of the regular Vs. Hopefully Oliva allows more to be released in the future. The maduros look . Thanks for sharing.