Oliva O Classic

borndead1 · 09-09-2009, 12:50 PM

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.

longknocker · 09-09-2009, 01:11 PM

Nice Review! I smoked Oliva O's & G's both Nat & Mad. Had burn issues & Taste was so-so. After 1.5 years of rest they were all excellent!

Skywalker · 09-09-2009, 02:01 PM

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!!!

09-09-2009, 05:35 PM

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.

Coz77 · 09-10-2009, 07:22 AM

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.

09-09-2009, 12:50 PM	#1
borndead1 Ayatollah of Rock n Rolla Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Lancaster, CA Posts: 1,364 Trading: (7)	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, 01:11 PM	#2
longknocker Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Mobile, Alabama Posts: 11,174 Trading: (82)	Re: Oliva O Classic Nice Review! I smoked Oliva O's & G's both Nat & Mad. Had burn issues & Taste was so-so. After 1.5 years of rest they were all excellent!

09-09-2009, 02:01 PM	#3
Skywalker BABOTL Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dice Location: Galaxy Far Far Away Posts: 10,168 Trading: (18)	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!!! __________________ Smoke what you like!!!

09-09-2009, 05:35 PM	#4
jal Guest Posts: n/a	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.

09-10-2009, 07:22 AM	#5
Coz77 Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: NY Posts: 307 Trading: (1)	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.