Oliva V Melanio Overhyped or As Good as Advertised?

mahtofire14 · 10-26-2012, 05:15 AM

Anyone smoke an Oliva V Melanio? I've been drooling over them ever since I saw them....

Xikar77 · 10-26-2012, 05:56 AM

Same here! I really REALLY enjoyed the Serie V sticks I've smoked and been curious about these myself. Im about to pull the trigger on a box for the hell of it.

WhoDeySchenk · 10-26-2012, 05:58 AM

I'm a big fan of the V's.....but a BIGGER fan of the Melanio!

Fordman4ever · 10-26-2012, 06:00 AM

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Originally Posted by WhoDeySchenk

I'm a big fan of the V's.....but a BIGGER fan of the Melanio!

what he said. I freakin love the Melanio.

forgop · 10-26-2012, 06:31 AM

I haven't had any, but cigarsatyourprice.com has to have the best deal going on them. Prices range from $54-$87/box depending on size. Out of stock on most boxes, but worth it if you have the patience.

mahtofire14 · 10-26-2012, 06:41 AM

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Originally Posted by forgop

I haven't had any, but cigarsatyourprice.com has to have the best deal going on them. Prices range from $54-$87/box depending on size. Out of stock on most boxes, but worth it if you have the patience.

Brutus2600 · 10-26-2012, 08:35 AM

Not over hyped at all, I absolutely love the line. Oliva hasn't released a new line in five years, they took their time and made sure they got this one right

irratebass · 10-26-2012, 08:53 AM

I loved the only one I had and hoping to score a box next weekend, but thanks Duane for the heads up on CAYP

kelmac07 · 10-26-2012, 08:59 AM

I have had two...the robusto and and No. 4 and was less than impressed. Maybe I expected too much from these. They were not bad sticks by any stretch of the imagination, they just tasted exactly like the regular Series V to me...but for a few dollars more. I still have the churchill and the torpedo to try yet, so I haven't completely written the Melanio off just yet.

elderboy02 · 10-26-2012, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by kelmac07

I have had two...the robusto and and No. 4 and was less than impressed. Maybe I expected too much from these. They were not bad sticks by any stretch of the imagination, they just tasted exactly like the regular Series V to me...but for a few dollars more. I still have the churchill and the torpedo to try yet, so I haven't completely written the Melanio off just yet.

+1. They were good, but really expensive.

irratebass · 10-26-2012, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by kelmac07

I have had two...the robusto and and No. 4 and was less than impressed. Maybe I expected too much from these. They were not bad sticks by any stretch of the imagination, they just tasted exactly like the regular Series V to me...but for a few dollars more. I still have the churchill and the torpedo to try yet, so I haven't completely written the Melanio off just yet.

I didn't think they were as strong as the V's, but that's me. I thought the V's were a little strong and the Melanios were more smooth, but that's just me.

And yes they are expensive.

dubleuhb · 10-26-2012, 10:52 AM

I really liked them, had the robusto and PC so far.

Don Fernando · 10-26-2012, 12:11 PM

smoked a lot of then recently, love them

never_enough · 10-26-2012, 01:11 PM

Hmmm, sounds like I need to find one to try.

cigardan · 10-26-2012, 02:42 PM

Best Oliva cigar I have ever smoked, and one of my current faves. A great cigar.

Nelenea · 10-26-2012, 03:13 PM

Just got done with a Robusto.. ROTT. Was very pleasantly suprised. I will have to locate a box now )

heavyd · 10-31-2012, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by cigardan

Best Oliva cigar I have ever smoked, and one of my current faves. A great cigar.

Agree

. The only other Oliva that was close was the MB1 torp many years ago.

TJtorpedo · 10-26-2012, 06:50 PM

Been meaning to try one. Might just be my next smoke next time I'm at the B&M.

oooo35980 · 10-26-2012, 09:01 PM

It's good, I haven't personally heard a lot of hype about it so I can't say if it is overhyped or not, but it's a good smoke for sure.

thebayratt · 10-28-2012, 12:13 PM

They are a good smoke. Overhyped? I don't think so. But I do like an aged V Maduro over them. Would like to see what the Melanio does with some age like how the Maduros do.
I do like the smaller sizes more than the torpedo.

10-26-2012, 05:15 AM	#1
mahtofire14 Chillin in the Aging Room Join Date: Oct 2012 First Name: Pete Location: St. Paul, MN Posts: 1,610 Trading: (16)	Oliva V Melanio Overhyped or As Good as Advertised? Anyone smoke an Oliva V Melanio? I've been drooling over them ever since I saw them.... __________________ Saving basements in the Land of 10,000 Lakes.

10-26-2012, 05:56 AM	#2
Xikar77 Just in from the Storm Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 21 Trading: (0)	Re: Oliva V Melanio Overhyped or As Good as Advertised? Same here! I really REALLY enjoyed the Serie V sticks I've smoked and been curious about these myself. Im about to pull the trigger on a box for the hell of it.

10-26-2012, 05:58 AM	#3
WhoDeySchenk Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Steve Location: Mason, Ohio Posts: 268 Trading: (2)	Re: Oliva V Melanio Overhyped or As Good as Advertised? I'm a big fan of the V's.....but a BIGGER fan of the Melanio! __________________

10-26-2012, 06:31 AM	#5
forgop Not a puffer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Duane Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 2,870 Trading: (40)	Re: Oliva V Melanio Overhyped or As Good as Advertised? I haven't had any, but cigarsatyourprice.com has to have the best deal going on them. Prices range from $54-$87/box depending on size. Out of stock on most boxes, but worth it if you have the patience.

10-26-2012, 08:35 AM	#7
Brutus2600 Your resident lancerHO Join Date: Apr 2010 First Name: Brian Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 2,063 Trading: (46)	Re: Oliva V Melanio Overhyped or As Good as Advertised? Not over hyped at all, I absolutely love the line. Oliva hasn't released a new line in five years, they took their time and made sure they got this one right __________________ www.halfwheel.com \| news+reviews You can also follow me on Twitter @brutus2600

10-26-2012, 08:53 AM	#8
irratebass EMPEROR TOMPKINS Join Date: Aug 2011 First Name: Mickey Location: Mooresville, Indiana Posts: 8,313 Trading: (48)	Re: Oliva V Melanio Overhyped or As Good as Advertised? I loved the only one I had and hoping to score a box next weekend, but thanks Duane for the heads up on CAYP __________________

10-26-2012, 08:59 AM	#9
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Oliva V Melanio Overhyped or As Good as Advertised? I have had two...the robusto and and No. 4 and was less than impressed. Maybe I expected too much from these. They were not bad sticks by any stretch of the imagination, they just tasted exactly like the regular Series V to me...but for a few dollars more. I still have the churchill and the torpedo to try yet, so I haven't completely written the Melanio off just yet. __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

10-26-2012, 10:52 AM	#12
dubleuhb Big egos have little ears Join Date: Oct 2012 First Name: Bill Location: Western NY Posts: 97 Trading: (2)	Re: Oliva V Melanio Overhyped or As Good as Advertised? I really liked them, had the robusto and PC so far.

10-26-2012, 12:11 PM	#13
Don Fernando Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ferdinand Location: Singapore Posts: 10,070 Trading: (29)	Re: Oliva V Melanio Overhyped or As Good as Advertised? smoked a lot of then recently, love them __________________ check out my reviews on my blog.

10-26-2012, 01:11 PM	#14
never_enough Never Satisfied Join Date: Oct 2011 First Name: Robert Location: MA Posts: 650 Trading: (6)	Re: Oliva V Melanio Overhyped or As Good as Advertised? Hmmm, sounds like I need to find one to try. __________________ Why would I? More like why wouldn't I... Hahaha

10-26-2012, 02:42 PM	#15
cigardan Still Watching My Back Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: NYC Posts: 104 Trading: (0)	Re: Oliva V Melanio Overhyped or As Good as Advertised? Best Oliva cigar I have ever smoked, and one of my current faves. A great cigar. __________________ *-Dan*

10-26-2012, 03:13 PM	#16
Nelenea Just in from the Storm Join Date: Oct 2012 First Name: Thomas Location: North MS Posts: 21 Trading: (0)	Re: Oliva V Melanio Overhyped or As Good as Advertised? Just got done with a Robusto.. ROTT. Was very pleasantly suprised. I will have to locate a box now )

10-26-2012, 06:50 PM	#18
TJtorpedo Feeling at Home Join Date: Feb 2012 First Name: Tim Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 600 Trading: (4)	Re: Oliva V Melanio Overhyped or As Good as Advertised? Been meaning to try one. Might just be my next smoke next time I'm at the B&M. __________________

10-26-2012, 09:01 PM	#19
oooo35980 Feeling at Home Join Date: Mar 2011 First Name: Isaiah Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 569 Trading: (3)	Re: Oliva V Melanio Overhyped or As Good as Advertised? It's good, I haven't personally heard a lot of hype about it so I can't say if it is overhyped or not, but it's a good smoke for sure.

10-28-2012, 12:13 PM	#20
thebayratt Still Watching My Ash Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Shawn Location: Mississippi Posts: 1,326 Trading: (11)	Re: Oliva V Melanio Overhyped or As Good as Advertised? They are a good smoke. Overhyped? I don't think so. But I do like an aged V Maduro over them. Would like to see what the Melanio does with some age like how the Maduros do. I do like the smaller sizes more than the torpedo. __________________ Keep on smoking my friends! http://nicetightash.com/