Oliva V Melanio - Petite Corona

RevSmoke · 12-10-2012, 09:18 PM

This will be done according to the old SMOKE magazine style of reviewing.
0.0 - 2.0 = poor/inferior quality
2.1 - 2.9 = fair
3.0 - 3.5 = good
3.5 - 4.5 = excellent
4.6 - 5.0 = superior

1) Aesthetics: Beautiful chocolate wrapper hugs this nicely boxed pressed stick. The bands set it off nicely, making this a magnificent presentation. Light veins, but nothing that detracts in anyway.

Score for aesthetics: 5

2) Pre-light Construction: Firm from head to foot, this appears to have flawless construction. After the cut, the draw seems perfect, something that box-pressing a cigar can often constrict.

Score for Pre-light construction: 4.8

3) Post-light Construction/How it smoked: As I thought this draws nicely. The ash is a nice even grey and hangs tenaciously for a good inch +, being coaxed off rather begrudgingly. I had a nice cool smoke down the nub.

Score for post-light construction: 4.9

4) Flavor and strength: Right from the start I got some cocoa and coffee with a bit of spice. Dancing upon my palate was a symphony of flavors, crescendo-ing and softening, highlighting different things as it progressed. While there were other flavors present, I wasn’t smoking this to review it, so I didn’t pay attention to it in that manner as I might have. I was simply impressed that I was enjoying it so much. Oliva Vs are probably my favorite stick, but this was… more… That’s all I can say. It was never harsh or overbearing. I cannot comment on the nic hit, for I am not affected by it. However, the flavors were rich and full.

Score for flavor and strength: 5

5) Aftertaste/Finish: Light cocoa and spice lingered upon my palate for a bit, not heavy or light, just nice.

Score for aftertaste: 4.6

6) Aroma: I loved the room note – dark, sweet, and rich. That is the best way to describe it.
Score for aroma: 4.9

7) General Comments: I got two of these, and while I only smoked one, I know that I need to get some more of them. Too bad that I am not in the position financially to get a box of them or I would. I have had a box or two in my “cart” at a couple retailers, only to walk away because I just shouldn’t. This is a cigar where I believe the price (at $7-$8 a stick) is incredibly fair.

Overall score for the cigar: 4.85

8) Recommendation: This is one of the few cigars that I would label “Highly Recommended,” and I do so without hesitation.

mahtofire14 · 12-10-2012, 09:27 PM

Completely agree with this review! I would say this is my favorite Melanio size! Nice review.

TJarv · 12-10-2012, 09:29 PM

Thanks for the review, I've had the torpedo I might try to pick up a PC now

RevSmoke · 12-10-2012, 09:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mahtofire14

Completely agree with this review! I would say this is my favorite Melanio size! Nice review.

Would not know if it is my favorite size, it is the only one that I have had.

Quote:

Originally Posted by TJarv

Thanks for the review, I've had the torpedo I might try to pick up a PC now

I guess I would like to try some of the other sizes as well. However, this size was great.

heavyd · 12-11-2012, 11:18 PM

Great review of the best new nc cigar this year!

dwoodward · 12-11-2012, 11:40 PM

Never had this size. The Lancero is my favorite tho, which I imagine would be similar in RG.

heavyd · 12-12-2012, 12:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dwoodward

Never had this size. The Lancero is my favorite tho, which I imagine would be similar in RG.

They don't make a lance, but wish they would

longknocker · 12-12-2012, 04:46 AM

Great Review, Todd!

Sounds Like An Awesome Stick!

Were These ROTT?

Ncpsycho · 12-12-2012, 08:37 AM

Nice review -- thank you

14holestogie · 12-12-2012, 09:06 AM

timj219 · 12-12-2012, 09:25 AM

Good Lord another Oliva I now have to try. I might as well just buy them their own humi

cmitch · 02-04-2013, 11:49 PM

I had the Melanio figurado tonight. Fantastic! So good, I bought a box of 10.

Emjaysmash · 02-05-2013, 07:00 AM

Nicely done Todd!

czerbe · 02-05-2013, 08:50 AM

Just had my first one this past weekend it was very tasty.

gbum · 02-05-2013, 08:59 AM

i love oliva v,
must try this melanio stick...
thanks for your review

STEVE S · 02-05-2013, 11:04 AM

Thank you for the review, I love the Chuchill size fo the Melanio line.

cmitch · 02-05-2013, 04:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gbum

i love oliva v,
must try this melanio stick...
thanks for your review

I'm opposite of that. There's very few Olivas I've enjoyed so I was surprised with this one.

mahtofire14 · 02-05-2013, 05:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cmitch

I'm opposite of that. There's very few Olivas I've enjoyed so I was surprised with this one.

I've only really enjoyed the O and V Series from Oliva, but the ones I do enjoy are VERY good.

MarkinAZ · 02-05-2013, 05:33 PM

Guess you still don't have a digital camera huh?

Thanks for the review on the Oliva V PC Todd. Sounds like a winner. I'm in the same financial boat too. Just saving my money over the next 4 months at this point in time.

Looks like a box of 10 goes for $67 to $79 depending on whom you purchase from...

BengalMan · 02-05-2013, 07:45 PM

Todd,

I've been crazy busy with work and just now saw this. Thanks for posting a review, glad you enjoyed it. I just sent you a PM. Get back to me when you can.

Ian
National Sales Manager
Oliva Cigar Co.

12-10-2012, 09:18 PM	#1
RevSmoke Ain't Never Gonna Leave Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Todd Location: Northcentral woods of Wisconsin Posts: 6,849 Trading: (51)	Oliva V Melanio - Petite Corona This will be done according to the old SMOKE magazine style of reviewing. 0.0 - 2.0 = poor/inferior quality 2.1 - 2.9 = fair 3.0 - 3.5 = good 3.5 - 4.5 = excellent 4.6 - 5.0 = superior 1) Aesthetics: Beautiful chocolate wrapper hugs this nicely boxed pressed stick. The bands set it off nicely, making this a magnificent presentation. Light veins, but nothing that detracts in anyway. Score for aesthetics: 5 2) Pre-light Construction: Firm from head to foot, this appears to have flawless construction. After the cut, the draw seems perfect, something that box-pressing a cigar can often constrict. Score for Pre-light construction: 4.8 3) Post-light Construction/How it smoked: As I thought this draws nicely. The ash is a nice even grey and hangs tenaciously for a good inch +, being coaxed off rather begrudgingly. I had a nice cool smoke down the nub. Score for post-light construction: 4.9 4) Flavor and strength: Right from the start I got some cocoa and coffee with a bit of spice. Dancing upon my palate was a symphony of flavors, crescendo-ing and softening, highlighting different things as it progressed. While there were other flavors present, I wasn’t smoking this to review it, so I didn’t pay attention to it in that manner as I might have. I was simply impressed that I was enjoying it so much. Oliva Vs are probably my favorite stick, but this was… more… That’s all I can say. It was never harsh or overbearing. I cannot comment on the nic hit, for I am not affected by it. However, the flavors were rich and full. Score for flavor and strength: 5 5) Aftertaste/Finish: Light cocoa and spice lingered upon my palate for a bit, not heavy or light, just nice. Score for aftertaste: 4.6 6) Aroma: I loved the room note – dark, sweet, and rich. That is the best way to describe it. Score for aroma: 4.9 7) General Comments: I got two of these, and while I only smoked one, I know that I need to get some more of them. Too bad that I am not in the position financially to get a box of them or I would. I have had a box or two in my “cart” at a couple retailers, only to walk away because I just shouldn’t. This is a cigar where I believe the price (at $7-$8 a stick) is incredibly fair. Overall score for the cigar: 4.85 8) Recommendation: This is one of the few cigars that I would label “Highly Recommended,” and I do so without hesitation. __________________ Todd__ "Smoke what you like, and enjoy it!"

12-10-2012, 09:27 PM	#2
mahtofire14 Chillin in the Aging Room Join Date: Oct 2012 First Name: Pete Location: St. Paul, MN Posts: 1,588 Trading: (16)	Re: Oliva V Melanio - Petite Corona Completely agree with this review! I would say this is my favorite Melanio size! Nice review. __________________ Saving basements in the Land of 10,000 Lakes.

12-10-2012, 09:29 PM	#3
TJarv In it to win it Join Date: Mar 2012 First Name: Tony Location: Aubrey, Texas Posts: 2,027 Trading: (58)	Re: Oliva V Melanio - Petite Corona Thanks for the review, I've had the torpedo I might try to pick up a PC now __________________ Proud member of the GMCGTPWHAFA

12-11-2012, 11:18 PM	#5
heavyd Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Dave Location: La Mesa CA Posts: 316 Trading: (22)	Re: Oliva V Melanio - Petite Corona Great review of the best new nc cigar this year! __________________ "You can't get to wonderful without passing through alright." ~Bill Withers

12-11-2012, 11:40 PM	#6
dwoodward Gentlemen, you may smoke! Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Derrick Location: South Dakota Posts: 1,868 Trading: (26)	Re: Oliva V Melanio - Petite Corona Never had this size. The Lancero is my favorite tho, which I imagine would be similar in RG.

12-12-2012, 04:46 AM	#8
longknocker Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Mobile, Alabama Posts: 11,162 Trading: (82)	Re: Oliva V Melanio - Petite Corona Great Review, Todd! Sounds Like An Awesome Stick! Were These ROTT?

12-12-2012, 08:37 AM	#9
Ncpsycho Newly obsessed Join Date: Nov 2011 First Name: Kevin Location: Long Island Posts: 387 Trading: (5)	Re: Oliva V Melanio - Petite Corona Nice review -- thank you

12-12-2012, 09:06 AM	#10
14holestogie Serial banter killer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tim Location: Clintonville, WI Posts: 4,341 Trading: (52)	Re: Oliva V Melanio - Petite Corona __________________ *I loves me a Parti*

12-12-2012, 09:25 AM	#11
timj219 Feeling at Home Join Date: Jun 2010 First Name: Tim Location: Binghamton, NY Posts: 699 Trading: (15)	Re: Oliva V Melanio - Petite Corona Good Lord another Oliva I now have to try. I might as well just buy them their own humi __________________ "All this of Pot and Potter - Tell me then, Who is the Potter, pray, and who the Pot?" Omar Khayyam

02-04-2013, 11:49 PM	#12
cmitch Heads up get down Join Date: Oct 2010 First Name: Clayton Location: NW Alabama by the river Posts: 2,720 Trading: (25)	Re: Oliva V Melanio - Petite Corona I had the Melanio figurado tonight. Fantastic! So good, I bought a box of 10. __________________ No matter what one's status is in society, cigars are the great equalizer where the affluent and common share a love for the leaf. - Me.

02-05-2013, 07:00 AM	#13
Emjaysmash The Hebrew Hammer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: M.J. Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 7,025 Trading: (76)	Re: Oliva V Melanio - Petite Corona Nicely done Todd! __________________

02-05-2013, 08:50 AM	#14
czerbe Just a Traveling Man Join Date: Apr 2012 First Name: Corey Location: Reading Pa Posts: 1,309 Trading: (2)	Re: Oliva V Melanio - Petite Corona Just had my first one this past weekend it was very tasty. __________________ Live fast, hard, everyday like its your last.

02-05-2013, 08:59 AM	#15
gbum Feeling at Home Join Date: Jul 2009 First Name: Asyraf Location: Cyberjaya-Malaysia Posts: 772 Trading: (0)	Re: Oliva V Melanio - Petite Corona i love oliva v, must try this melanio stick... thanks for your review __________________ http://mrgbum.wordpress.com

02-05-2013, 11:04 AM	#16
STEVE S Have My Own Room Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Steve Location: Coconut Creek, Fl. Posts: 1,092 Trading: (1)	Re: Oliva V Melanio - Petite Corona Thank you for the review, I love the Chuchill size fo the Melanio line. __________________ Smoking cigars is a hobby and a great way to pass the time of day!

02-05-2013, 05:33 PM	#19
MarkinAZ Formerly MarkinOR Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Sun City West, AZ Posts: 6,221 Trading: (40)	Re: Oliva V Melanio - Petite Corona Guess you still don't have a digital camera huh? Thanks for the review on the Oliva V PC Todd. Sounds like a winner. I'm in the same financial boat too. Just saving my money over the next 4 months at this point in time. Looks like a box of 10 goes for $67 to $79 depending on whom you purchase from... __________________ "Don't worry, God will work out His plan for your life..." Psalm 138 8

02-05-2013, 07:45 PM	#20
BengalMan Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ian Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 1,280 Trading: (10)	Re: Oliva V Melanio - Petite Corona Todd, I've been crazy busy with work and just now saw this. Thanks for posting a review, glad you enjoyed it. I just sent you a PM. Get back to me when you can. Ian National Sales Manager Oliva Cigar Co.