Oliva V maduro 2009 release

Don Fernando · 05-02-2010, 12:11 PM

This is another review in the series of cigars that I got from The Longfiller Company in exchange for reviews. After the success of the limited release of the 2008 Oliva V Maduro Oliva released another batch in 2009. Rumors said I would be a lancero, but it turned out that it was another 6 x 52 torpedo, just like the 2008 release. The cigar has a price tag of € 10 in The Netherlands

The wrapper is nice, dark and oily but has a lot of spots, a bit like chicken skin. The construction is great and I get a great resistance on the predraw. The cigar also has a nice barnyard aroma.

I taste chocolate and coffee, but it is a different taste than the 2008 V Maduro, less sweet and a bit more meaty. After half an inch I get some sweetness after all and a herbal flavor.

After an inch and a half the chocolate and herbs gain some strength and the coffee has disappeared. The chocolate is the dominant flavor. Halfway the herbs beat the chocolate and become dominant. At ⅔ the chocolate disappears completely.

This cigar produces a lot of smoke and a firm, almost white ash. I had a few burn issues at the start, but the burn corrected itself and didn't cause any concerns later. This cigar is full bodied and full flavored

Would I buy this cigar again? Yes, I liked the 2008 better but the 2009 is worth smoking again too

Appearance: 7 / 10
Construction: 7 / 10
Draw: 7 / 10
Burn: 7 / 10
Smoke & ash: 8 / 10
Aroma first part: 7 / 10
Aroma second part: 8 / 10
Aroma third part: 8 / 10

kelmac07 · 05-02-2010, 12:24 PM

Nice review Ferdie...I really enjoy these.

Mikey202 · 05-02-2010, 12:26 PM

Nice review of one of my favorite cigars.

RRocket · 05-14-2010, 12:39 AM

I LOVE this cigar. It's in my Top 3.

KenyanSandBoa · 05-14-2010, 08:43 AM

Great review!!

I'm waiting for a box 2008's as we speak. I'll have to try the '09 and see the difference. I have to admit, I haven't really been let down by any of the Olivas.

Don Fernando · 05-14-2010, 11:54 AM

neither have I Jim, I love Oliva. The 2008 Maddie is a tad bit better than the 2009, but the 09 is still very nice.

BigAsh · 05-14-2010, 01:03 PM

I love these too....Thanks Ferdie!

cigarlvr · 05-14-2010, 04:24 PM

These have been some tasty smokes that I think are better that the 2008

MedicCook · 05-14-2010, 04:26 PM

Thanks for the review Ferdie. I have enjoyed the Oliva V's.

05-02-2010, 12:11 PM	#1
Don Fernando Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ferdinand Location: Singapore Posts: 10,070 Trading: (29)	Oliva V maduro 2009 release This is another review in the series of cigars that I got from The Longfiller Company in exchange for reviews. After the success of the limited release of the 2008 Oliva V Maduro Oliva released another batch in 2009. Rumors said I would be a lancero, but it turned out that it was another 6 x 52 torpedo, just like the 2008 release. The cigar has a price tag of € 10 in The Netherlands The wrapper is nice, dark and oily but has a lot of spots, a bit like chicken skin. The construction is great and I get a great resistance on the predraw. The cigar also has a nice barnyard aroma. I taste chocolate and coffee, but it is a different taste than the 2008 V Maduro, less sweet and a bit more meaty. After half an inch I get some sweetness after all and a herbal flavor. After an inch and a half the chocolate and herbs gain some strength and the coffee has disappeared. The chocolate is the dominant flavor. Halfway the herbs beat the chocolate and become dominant. At ⅔ the chocolate disappears completely. This cigar produces a lot of smoke and a firm, almost white ash. I had a few burn issues at the start, but the burn corrected itself and didn't cause any concerns later. This cigar is full bodied and full flavored Would I buy this cigar again? Yes, I liked the 2008 better but the 2009 is worth smoking again too Appearance: 7 / 10 Construction: 7 / 10 Draw: 7 / 10 Burn: 7 / 10 Smoke & ash: 8 / 10 Aroma first part: 7 / 10 Aroma second part: 8 / 10 Aroma third part: 8 / 10 __________________ check out my reviews on my blog.

05-02-2010, 12:24 PM	#2
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Oliva V maduro 2009 release Nice review Ferdie...I really enjoy these. __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

05-02-2010, 12:26 PM	#3
Mikey202 Tight Lines !!!! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mike Location: Clarkesville(Batesville), Georgia Posts: 643 Trading: (6)	Re: Oliva V maduro 2009 release Nice review of one of my favorite cigars. __________________

05-14-2010, 12:39 AM	#4
RRocket Still Watching My Back Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 153 Trading: (10)	Re: Oliva V maduro 2009 release I LOVE this cigar. It's in my Top 3.

05-14-2010, 08:43 AM	#5
KenyanSandBoa The Nightman Cometh... Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Jim Location: Massholia Posts: 1,463 Trading: (74)	Re: Oliva V maduro 2009 release Great review!! I'm waiting for a box 2008's as we speak. I'll have to try the '09 and see the difference. I have to admit, I haven't really been let down by any of the Olivas. __________________ I hope you brought a change of clothes because your eyes are about to piss tears.

05-14-2010, 11:54 AM	#6
Don Fernando Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ferdinand Location: Singapore Posts: 10,070 Trading: (29)	Re: Oliva V maduro 2009 release neither have I Jim, I love Oliva. The 2008 Maddie is a tad bit better than the 2009, but the 09 is still very nice. __________________ check out my reviews on my blog.

05-14-2010, 01:03 PM	#7
BigAsh Don't knock the Ash... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Keith Location: Yardley, PA Posts: 5,046 Trading: (46)	Re: Oliva V maduro 2009 release I love these too....Thanks Ferdie! __________________ Keith

05-14-2010, 04:24 PM	#8
cigarlvr Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: NYC Posts: 289 Trading: (11)	Re: Oliva V maduro 2009 release These have been some tasty smokes that I think are better that the 2008

05-14-2010, 04:26 PM	#9
MedicCook Mila smoked my cigar Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Ryan Location: Schaghticoke, NY Posts: 10,946 Trading: (7)	Re: Oliva V maduro 2009 release Thanks for the review Ferdie. I have enjoyed the Oliva V's. __________________ 27 World Series Championship's "If your wife doesn't like the aroma of your cigar, change your wife.", Zino Davidoff