Oliva Serie G Cameroon Churchill

Oliva Serie G Cameroon Churchill

From the well-applied cap to the straight, crisp foot this cigar is a sight to behold. The richly-colored body of this box pressed cigar is free of deformation and uniform in density. The nearly seamless, smooth wrapper is blemish free. Taking the opportunity to gently motion the cigar under the nose before lighting reveals a pleasant cedar and sweet tobacco aroma that any connoisseur would be delighted to have billowing out of his or her opened humidor.

The Churchill burned evenly with only a few forgivable self-correcting waves in the burn line throughout the one hour and forty-five minute duration of the smoke. The draw was smooth with only a hint of resistance which allowed for a very effortless, controlled draw that produced a liberal amount of creamy white smoke.

The cigar leaves the palate slightly oily and initially gives notes of a woodsy, semi-sweet cedar with a finish containing subtle hints of black pepper and spice. As the cigar warms, welcoming notes of leather and nuts join the well balanced harmony of flavor. At around $5.25, this cigar not only tastes excellent - it represents an outstanding value.

Score: 93 points. An excellent, highly recommended cigar.