oliva V maduro torpedo

11-04-2008, 08:46 PM

I was anticipating this bad boy. Being a fan of the V regular. Not as huge as some but a fan. This was gifted to me by Kevin(he truly has a generous heart and has gifted many of my reviews, plus when someone gifts one you feel compelled to let them know what you thought and what better way than a review)

Prelight. Draw seems a little tight having thoughts of dry boxing but I'm impatient for this guy. Hope it doesn't bite me in the butt. Smells nice. Rich and woody. Doesn't really look much darker than a regular. Torpedo size. Drinking with an IPA. (maduros and IPAs really love each other)

First impressions.

Draw is fine (whew) initial smoke is tasty and rich. Very similar to what I remember the regular V being. I think if have to side by side these to get the nuances. It does have a little more power and a touch of spice that I don't remember in the V.

First third. Draw started to tighten up on the V cut so I clipped it with a guillotine and it opened up tremendously. Power increasing. But lacks some of the smoothness of the V regular still a dang nice stick.

Middle.

Has that nicaraguan pop I love in nicaraguan tobacco. Ligureo spice picking up. A little tough through the nose now. A quick purge fixed that and brought some of the richness back.

Finish.

The spice returned without the harshness and loss of richness. I really like the way it is finishing. Slight drop in power but still very rich.
Legend rating 3.5. Solid smoke.

11-04-2008, 09:15 PM

This is like the 4th review of this cigar that I have read,,,I want one!!

Negncic · 11-04-2008, 10:29 PM

If you want one then order one.

http://www.bonitasmokeshop.com/oliva_serie_v.htm

I did. Multiple times. Giggity Giggity

Scottw · 11-04-2008, 10:58 PM

I like the review. I thought this for sure would be a 4 on the Legend scale from what I have read about it. At least you added the .5 though.What kind of IPA was it?

Savor the Stick · 11-05-2008, 12:38 AM

Boy Shawn,
You are insatiable!

I give you a cigar and less than 3 hours later it's smoked!

Wow.

Glad you enjoyed it. Still havn't smoked mine!

dunng · 11-05-2008, 07:20 AM

Very good stick, I can't wait to try them after they rest a bit...

11-05-2008, 09:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scottw

I like the review. I thought this for sure would be a 4 on the Legend scale from what I have read about it. At least you added the .5 though.What kind of IPA was it?

Remember a 4 is a top 25 stick. That's a tough nut to crack.

It was Metolius Dolly Varden IPA. Was actually my first time trying it. It was pretty good and on sale.

My favorite IPAs are stone. Hop-ottin. And Firestone hop31 (technically a California pale ale)

Double IPA. Oggi's hop juice. Ruination. Hop15 (left coast )

11-05-2008, 09:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Savor the Stick

Boy Shawn,
You are insatiable!

I give you a cigar and less than 3 hours later it's smoked!

Wow.

And!!??!

He he he.

Love me my stogies

Savor the Stick · 11-05-2008, 09:22 AM

groogs · 11-05-2008, 09:23 PM

Good review. I am smoking one right now, and I think you are right on.

11-05-2008, 10:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by groogs

Good review. I am smoking one right now, and I think you are right on.

Good to see a botl with good taste (mine) he he he he.

WyoBob · 12-09-2008, 04:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Negncic

If you want one then order one.
http://www.bonitasmokeshop.com/oliva_serie_v.htm
I did. Multiple times. Giggity Giggity

I didn't see the Oliva V Maduro torp (6.5 x 50) on that site.

I just lit one up. I'm 1/2" into the cigar and hoping things get better. A lot better.

WyoBob

WyoBob · 12-10-2008, 07:54 AM

Of the Oliva's I've smoked, the V maduro torp was the worst. From my notes: Rough, veined wrapper, 1st 1/4-bitter, end gave off acrid smoke, ammonian smell, got better after 5", even better with 3" left, went out several times. Lots of touch-ups.

The best Oliva I've smoked was a couple of serie G. From my notes: nutty/poor const. of head & soft/fell apart. repairs/damaged wrapper

The Serie O: too many touch ups, at 3" flavor picked up, had to puff alot
not worth the effort.

I guess I wasn't meant to smoke Oliva's. I do shop "specials". Maybe I'm getting seconds but the construction on everyone I've smoked has been fair/poor. I've had dollar cigars that were better smokes.

WyoBob

Pat1075 · 12-10-2008, 11:59 AM

Great review, I'm a big fan of these.

12-10-2008, 12:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Negncic

If you want one then order one.

http://www.bonitasmokeshop.com/oliva_serie_v.htm

I did. Multiple times. Giggity Giggity

I did not find the "V" maduro's on their site either. Where are folks buying these?

Rabidsquirrel · 12-10-2008, 06:28 PM

They're pretty much gone now. I bought my singles from folks here, and I bought a box from CI when the had them (not for very long).

12-12-2008, 04:13 PM

Will have to give this one a try

Rabidsquirrel · 12-14-2008, 08:42 AM

For those looking: http://www.cigarbid.com/auction/lot.cfm?lotID=654394

12-14-2008, 11:45 AM

Ouch, they're already at twice the release price.

12-17-2008, 02:07 PM

5 pack went for $73.00

11-04-2008, 08:46 PM	#1
Legend Guest Posts: n/a	oliva V maduro torpedo I was anticipating this bad boy. Being a fan of the V regular. Not as huge as some but a fan. This was gifted to me by Kevin(he truly has a generous heart and has gifted many of my reviews, plus when someone gifts one you feel compelled to let them know what you thought and what better way than a review) Prelight. Draw seems a little tight having thoughts of dry boxing but I'm impatient for this guy. Hope it doesn't bite me in the butt. Smells nice. Rich and woody. Doesn't really look much darker than a regular. Torpedo size. Drinking with an IPA. (maduros and IPAs really love each other) First impressions. Draw is fine (whew) initial smoke is tasty and rich. Very similar to what I remember the regular V being. I think if have to side by side these to get the nuances. It does have a little more power and a touch of spice that I don't remember in the V. First third. Draw started to tighten up on the V cut so I clipped it with a guillotine and it opened up tremendously. Power increasing. But lacks some of the smoothness of the V regular still a dang nice stick. Middle. Has that nicaraguan pop I love in nicaraguan tobacco. Ligureo spice picking up. A little tough through the nose now. A quick purge fixed that and brought some of the richness back. Finish. The spice returned without the harshness and loss of richness. I really like the way it is finishing. Slight drop in power but still very rich. Legend rating 3.5. Solid smoke.

11-04-2008, 09:15 PM	#2
Cigary Guest Posts: n/a	Re: oliva V maduro torpedo This is like the 4th review of this cigar that I have read,,,I want one!!

11-04-2008, 10:29 PM	#3
Negncic Killed By Death Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jim Location: West Islip NY Posts: 499 Trading: (74)	Re: oliva V maduro torpedo If you want one then order one. http://www.bonitasmokeshop.com/oliva_serie_v.htm I did. Multiple times. Giggity Giggity

11-04-2008, 10:58 PM	#4
Scottw Going Commando Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Location: Sussex, NJ Posts: 2,815 Trading: (6)	Re: oliva V maduro torpedo I like the review. I thought this for sure would be a 4 on the Legend scale from what I have read about it. At least you added the .5 though.What kind of IPA was it? __________________ "Ray when someone asks you if your a GOD you say yes."

11-05-2008, 12:38 AM	#5
Savor the Stick ~Loves the Lord~ Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Kevin, or just K Location: Wichita Falls, Texas Posts: 1,945 Trading: (67)	Re: oliva V maduro torpedo Boy Shawn, You are insatiable! I give you a cigar and less than 3 hours later it's smoked! Wow. Glad you enjoyed it. Still havn't smoked mine! __________________ Pastor K Please Support the Troops

11-05-2008, 07:20 AM	#6
dunng MassHole Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: MassHole Posts: 4,719 Trading: (59)	Re: oliva V maduro torpedo Very good stick, I can't wait to try them after they rest a bit... __________________ MassHole Banter

11-05-2008, 09:22 AM	#9
Savor the Stick ~Loves the Lord~ Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Kevin, or just K Location: Wichita Falls, Texas Posts: 1,945 Trading: (67)	Re: oliva V maduro torpedo __________________ Pastor K Please Support the Troops

11-05-2008, 09:23 PM	#10
groogs Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Grant Posts: 1,945 Trading: (62)	Re: oliva V maduro torpedo Good review. I am smoking one right now, and I think you are right on.

12-10-2008, 07:54 AM	#13
WyoBob Still Watching My Back Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Bob Location: Buffalo, WY Posts: 155 Trading: (1)	Re: oliva V maduro torpedo Of the Oliva's I've smoked, the V maduro torp was the worst. From my notes: Rough, veined wrapper, 1st 1/4-bitter, end gave off acrid smoke, ammonian smell, got better after 5", even better with 3" left, went out several times. Lots of touch-ups. The best Oliva I've smoked was a couple of serie G. From my notes: nutty/poor const. of head & soft/fell apart. repairs/damaged wrapper The Serie O: too many touch ups, at 3" flavor picked up, had to puff alot not worth the effort. I guess I wasn't meant to smoke Oliva's. I do shop "specials". Maybe I'm getting seconds but the construction on everyone I've smoked has been fair/poor. I've had dollar cigars that were better smokes. WyoBob

12-10-2008, 11:59 AM	#14
Pat1075 Feeling at Home Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Patrick Location: Lakewood, OH Posts: 755 Trading: (11)	Re: oliva V maduro torpedo Great review, I'm a big fan of these.

12-10-2008, 06:28 PM	#16
Rabidsquirrel Moderately Confused Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Pennsylvania, US Posts: 576 Trading: (5)	Re: oliva V maduro torpedo They're pretty much gone now. I bought my singles from folks here, and I bought a box from CI when the had them (not for very long).

12-12-2008, 04:13 PM	#17
maddman Guest Posts: n/a	Re: oliva V maduro torpedo Will have to give this one a try

12-14-2008, 08:42 AM	#18
Rabidsquirrel Moderately Confused Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Pennsylvania, US Posts: 576 Trading: (5)	Re: oliva V maduro torpedo For those looking: http://www.cigarbid.com/auction/lot.cfm?lotID=654394

12-14-2008, 11:45 AM	#19
Vitis Guest Posts: n/a	Re: oliva V maduro torpedo Ouch, they're already at twice the release price.

12-17-2008, 02:07 PM	#20
Stogieboy Guest Posts: n/a	Re: oliva V maduro torpedo 5 pack went for $73.00