Oliva Serie V Maduro Especial (w/pics)

10-21-2008, 11:01 AM

Decided to try one for breakfast today. I figured I would try it on a clean palate. It is a very attractive Torpedo.

My first impression was that it was a little harsh. This only lasted a minute or two and smoothed out nicley. The first third was very nice, medium in body and quite a nice surprise. I guessed it would be like be a regular V, but it was quite different. It was rich and creamy and was somewhat peppery. It had a small draw issue, but a paperclip fixed that. The second third stayed about the same. It started to pick up a little and was gaining flavor.

I experienced a little tar leakage out the end so i re-clipped about a 1/16 of an inch and it smoked fine. It had a beautiful ash and it seemed to get richer. The strength is growing at this point and is very enjoyeable. The final 1/3 is just wow!

The flavor is intense at this point. My whole palate is tingling. This smoke is incredible. The strength is full and rich and getting intense. It is peppery and cocoa and is awesome. It is very unique and strong but not overpowering. I like the V alot, but this is a step above in my opinion. I got a slight nic buzz toward the end and I did smoke this till the bitter end!

In conclusion, the only down side to this cigar is the fact that it is in limited supply. Ian, if you see this, beg the Oliva's to make this a regular in their line.
This is an outstanding cigar and I reccomend trying two if you can find it!

white_s2k · 10-21-2008, 11:09 AM

Nice review, I'm going to call up a few local B&Ms today and see if anyone has 'em yet.

Mugen910 · 10-21-2008, 11:11 AM

Thanks for the review...I just bought a box! Can't wait to try them!!!

zmancbr · 10-21-2008, 11:19 AM

Nice review.... now to find some...

MarkinAZ · 10-21-2008, 11:50 AM

Thanks for the nice review and photos CM. Sounds like a nice tasting cigar. I just finished calling my local B&M and they are on backorder here. Apparently, they have been receiving numerous telephone calls on this particular stick

elderboy02 · 10-21-2008, 11:51 AM

Thank you for the review! I can't wait to try one!

MTB996 · 10-21-2008, 12:07 PM

Wow, sounds like a great smoke. I'll have to hit up the local B&M to see if they have any.

10-21-2008, 12:13 PM

places to get these right now

http://regencycigar.com/cigars/Oliva...aduro-929.html

superior is now out of stock and on back order. i might be doing a box split so keep your eyes open. i think i got too many of these.

BengalMan · 10-21-2008, 05:31 PM

Guys, just so you know, there is no back order. What the shops got is what they got, there will not be another shipment in the foreseeable future.

On another note, thanks for the great review Mark, glad you enjoyed it!

Skywalker · 10-21-2008, 06:01 PM

Very nice review and photos!!!

My mouth is watering!!!

shvictor · 10-21-2008, 07:24 PM

Nice review. I can't wait to try one

dunng · 10-21-2008, 08:09 PM

Thanks for the review, I enjoyed my first one as well!

G G · 10-21-2008, 09:04 PM

Gotta get me some of these. Thanks for the review.

perikles · 10-21-2008, 09:23 PM

Nice review. On my "must-try" list.

Scottw · 10-21-2008, 09:39 PM

You lucky Bastige!! I would love to be smoking one of these.Beautiful cigar, thanks for sharing!!

10-21-2008, 10:52 PM

TFTR! They sound great!

10-21-2008, 11:07 PM

Nice review and great photos. I just purchased 4 at my B&M, after your review I may have to smoke one tomorrow.

Coz77 · 10-22-2008, 08:28 AM

Great review and photos.

10-22-2008, 09:56 AM

Nice review! Hope my FIL picks me up one at his B&M. They look amazing!

10-22-2008, 11:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by barbourjay

places to get these right now

http://regencycigar.com/cigars/Oliva...aduro-929.html

superior is now out of stock and on back order. i might be doing a box split so keep your eyes open. i think i got too many of these.

Regency does not have any left, out!! damn it!!

10-21-2008, 11:01 AM	#1
Cigarmark Guest Posts: n/a	Oliva Serie V Maduro Especial (w/pics) Decided to try one for breakfast today. I figured I would try it on a clean palate. It is a very attractive Torpedo. My first impression was that it was a little harsh. This only lasted a minute or two and smoothed out nicley. The first third was very nice, medium in body and quite a nice surprise. I guessed it would be like be a regular V, but it was quite different. It was rich and creamy and was somewhat peppery. It had a small draw issue, but a paperclip fixed that. The second third stayed about the same. It started to pick up a little and was gaining flavor. I experienced a little tar leakage out the end so i re-clipped about a 1/16 of an inch and it smoked fine. It had a beautiful ash and it seemed to get richer. The strength is growing at this point and is very enjoyeable. The final 1/3 is just wow! The flavor is intense at this point. My whole palate is tingling. This smoke is incredible. The strength is full and rich and getting intense. It is peppery and cocoa and is awesome. It is very unique and strong but not overpowering. I like the V alot, but this is a step above in my opinion. I got a slight nic buzz toward the end and I did smoke this till the bitter end! In conclusion, the only down side to this cigar is the fact that it is in limited supply. Ian, if you see this, beg the Oliva's to make this a regular in their line. This is an outstanding cigar and I reccomend trying two if you can find it!

10-21-2008, 11:09 AM	#2
white_s2k The Dude Abides Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Josh Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 1,052 Trading: (20)	Re: Oliva Serie V Maduro Especial (w/pics) Nice review, I'm going to call up a few local B&Ms today and see if anyone has 'em yet.

10-21-2008, 11:11 AM	#3
Mugen910 I <3 Huy Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Location Location: First Name Posts: 8,387 Trading: (106)	Re: Oliva Serie V Maduro Especial (w/pics) Thanks for the review...I just bought a box! Can't wait to try them!!! __________________ I'm not antisocial, I just think people are stupid.

10-21-2008, 11:19 AM	#4
zmancbr CERTIFIED THREAD KILLER!! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Zach Location: Color Red Posts: 1,692 Trading: (41)	Re: Oliva Serie V Maduro Especial (w/pics) Nice review.... now to find some...

10-21-2008, 11:50 AM	#5
MarkinAZ Formerly MarkinOR Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Sun City West, AZ Posts: 6,221 Trading: (40)	Re: Oliva Serie V Maduro Especial (w/pics) Thanks for the nice review and photos CM. Sounds like a nice tasting cigar. I just finished calling my local B&M and they are on backorder here. Apparently, they have been receiving numerous telephone calls on this particular stick __________________ "Don't worry, God will work out His plan for your life..." Psalm 138 8

10-21-2008, 11:51 AM	#6
elderboy02 Lets Go Buckeyes! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 12,508 Trading: (133)	Re: Oliva Serie V Maduro Especial (w/pics) Thank you for the review! I can't wait to try one!

10-21-2008, 12:07 PM	#7
MTB996 Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Hillsborough, NC Posts: 317 Trading: (1)	Re: Oliva Serie V Maduro Especial (w/pics) Wow, sounds like a great smoke. I'll have to hit up the local B&M to see if they have any.

10-21-2008, 12:13 PM	#8
barbourjay Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Oliva Serie V Maduro Especial (w/pics) places to get these right now http://regencycigar.com/cigars/Oliva...aduro-929.html superior is now out of stock and on back order. i might be doing a box split so keep your eyes open. i think i got too many of these. Last edited by barbourjay; 10-21-2008 at 12:15 PM. Reason: Never mind they are out now also

10-21-2008, 05:31 PM	#9
BengalMan Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ian Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 1,280 Trading: (10)	Re: Oliva Serie V Maduro Especial (w/pics) Guys, just so you know, there is no back order. What the shops got is what they got, there will not be another shipment in the foreseeable future. On another note, thanks for the great review Mark, glad you enjoyed it!

10-21-2008, 06:01 PM	#10
Skywalker BABOTL Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dice Location: Galaxy Far Far Away Posts: 10,168 Trading: (18)	Re: Oliva Serie V Maduro Especial (w/pics) Very nice review and photos!!! My mouth is watering!!!

10-21-2008, 07:24 PM	#11
shvictor Instigator Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Steve Location: Lathrop, CA Posts: 2,846 Trading: (40)	Re: Oliva Serie V Maduro Especial (w/pics) Nice review. I can't wait to try one __________________

10-21-2008, 08:09 PM	#12
dunng MassHole Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: MassHole Posts: 4,719 Trading: (59)	Re: Oliva Serie V Maduro Especial (w/pics) Thanks for the review, I enjoyed my first one as well! __________________ MassHole Banter

10-21-2008, 09:04 PM	#13
G G BR549 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Taylor, FL. Posts: 12,726 Trading: (10)	Re: Oliva Serie V Maduro Especial (w/pics) Gotta get me some of these. Thanks for the review.

10-21-2008, 09:23 PM	#14
perikles Enjoying an Islay Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 14 Trading: (0)	Re: Oliva Serie V Maduro Especial (w/pics) Nice review. On my "must-try" list.

10-21-2008, 09:39 PM	#15
Scottw Going Commando Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Location: Sussex, NJ Posts: 2,815 Trading: (6)	Re: Oliva Serie V Maduro Especial (w/pics) You lucky Bastige!! I would love to be smoking one of these.Beautiful cigar, thanks for sharing!! __________________ "Ray when someone asks you if your a GOD you say yes."

10-21-2008, 10:52 PM	#16
MaytagMan Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Oliva Serie V Maduro Especial (w/pics) TFTR! They sound great!

10-21-2008, 11:07 PM	#17
Waynegro1 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Oliva Serie V Maduro Especial (w/pics) Nice review and great photos. I just purchased 4 at my B&M, after your review I may have to smoke one tomorrow.

10-22-2008, 08:28 AM	#18
Coz77 Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: NY Posts: 307 Trading: (1)	Re: Oliva Serie V Maduro Especial (w/pics) Great review and photos.

10-22-2008, 09:56 AM	#19
Beer Doctor Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Oliva Serie V Maduro Especial (w/pics) Nice review! Hope my FIL picks me up one at his B&M. They look amazing!