Oliverso XL For Men

AD720 · 01-01-2009, 06:44 PM

Oliveros XL "For Men"

I have pledged to start reaching into the "random smokes" box a little more often to keep myself from getting into a cigar rut and to get myself out of my comfort zone a little.

Tonight I grabbed an Oliveros XL "For Men". This is a jawbreaker - 60 RG x5 3/4 inch. I believe this is the Double Maduro.

I have had some pretty poor experiences with the Oliveros I have had in the best but I will do my best going into this with an open mind. I am pairing this cigar with some scotch on the rocks and one may be one of the greatest cinematic master pieces of my generation, Freddie Got Fingered.

First Impressions - This is a nice looking cigar. The cap is just OK and the wrapper, while a bit rough, is well applied. The band says "XL For Men" but also boldly states "Habana, Cuba Cigar Company"...hmmm....

1st Third - Clipped it and lit up. Initial impressions are a bit of sweetness and mostly tobacco. The burn is a little wonky with the ash sort of splitting. I am not really getting the whole "bold" taste that is advertised with them. As a matter of fact I would characterize this as extremely mild. Things are not looking to good here...

2nd Third - This is getting a little worse, sort of leaving a bad taste in my mouth. It is starting to get downright bad. Sour and a little dirty tasting, I feel like I want to scrape my tounge with some sandpaper to get the taste out

Last Third - I can't believe I fought though this for so long. As if it was a sign all of a sudden the wrapper just started to unravel on me right at the band.

I quit.

Overall Impression -

Not a fan.

Emjaysmash · 01-01-2009, 06:51 PM

Thanks for the Review! sounds like I probably wont put these at the top of my "Must Try" list.

borndead1 · 01-01-2009, 07:32 PM

Just something about the name "XL for men" makes me wanna pass on this cigar.

01-01-2009, 06:44 PM	#1
AD720 I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andrew Location: The City of BOTL-erly Love Posts: 2,684 Trading: (73)	Oliveros XL For Men Oliveros XL "For Men" I have pledged to start reaching into the "random smokes" box a little more often to keep myself from getting into a cigar rut and to get myself out of my comfort zone a little. Tonight I grabbed an Oliveros XL "For Men". This is a jawbreaker - 60 RG x5 3/4 inch. I believe this is the Double Maduro. I have had some pretty poor experiences with the Oliveros I have had in the best but I will do my best going into this with an open mind. I am pairing this cigar with some scotch on the rocks and one may be one of the greatest cinematic master pieces of my generation, Freddie Got Fingered. First Impressions - This is a nice looking cigar. The cap is just OK and the wrapper, while a bit rough, is well applied. The band says "XL For Men" but also boldly states "Habana, Cuba Cigar Company"...hmmm.... 1st Third - Clipped it and lit up. Initial impressions are a bit of sweetness and mostly tobacco. The burn is a little wonky with the ash sort of splitting. I am not really getting the whole "bold" taste that is advertised with them. As a matter of fact I would characterize this as extremely mild. Things are not looking to good here... 2nd Third - This is getting a little worse, sort of leaving a bad taste in my mouth. It is starting to get downright bad. Sour and a little dirty tasting, I feel like I want to scrape my tounge with some sandpaper to get the taste out Last Third - I can't believe I fought though this for so long. As if it was a sign all of a sudden the wrapper just started to unravel on me right at the band. I quit. Overall Impression - Not a fan. Last edited by AD720; 01-01-2009 at 06:55 PM. Reason: fixed the title

01-01-2009, 06:51 PM	#2
Emjaysmash The Hebrew Hammer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: M.J. Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 7,025 Trading: (76)	Re: Oliverso XL For Men Thanks for the Review! sounds like I probably wont put these at the top of my "Must Try" list. __________________

01-01-2009, 07:32 PM	#3
borndead1 Ayatollah of Rock n Rolla Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Lancaster, CA Posts: 1,364 Trading: (7)	Re: Oliverso XL For Men Just something about the name "XL for men" makes me wanna pass on this cigar.