Oliva Cigars

06-09-2014, 04:40 PM

OK - which is the preferred cigar...

Oliva V or Oliva Master Blend 3?
Trying to decide - never tried the Master Blends, but love the V series.

RR

CRIMPS · 06-09-2014, 04:48 PM

Pretty sure most, here, prefer the "V"

icehog3 · 06-09-2014, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by CRIMPS

Pretty sure most, here, prefer the "V"

Over the "C", maybe, but not over the Master Blends for this guy.

Porch Dweller · 06-09-2014, 04:55 PM

I love 'em both but give the edge to the 'V'. You can't go wrong with either one, though. Hell, you can't go wrong with just about any Oliva IMNSHO.

Sweet_Leaf_PDX · 06-09-2014, 04:57 PM

I prefer the Master Blend 3 in Robusto, and I prefer the Serie V in the No. 4 and Lancero sizes.

If I had to pick one I would go with the Serie V, but you should try the Master Blends 3 too. No reason why they both can't coexist in your humidor. I enjoy both.

pnoon · 06-09-2014, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by badbriar

OK - which is the preferred cigar...

Oliva V or Oliva Master Blend 3?
Trying to decide - never tried the Master Blends, but love the V series.

RR

Preferred by whom?

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Originally Posted by CRIMPS

Pretty sure most, here, prefer the "V"

Sorry Zach. I would disagree.
Like Tom, I prefer the MB3.
My

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T.G · 06-09-2014, 07:19 PM

When they came out, I liked the MB1. I really liked the MB2 when it was released. I thought the MB3 was just ok, although in fairness, I'm probably comparing it to the other two, on it's own it might be different. I thought the V was meh.

Haven't smoked any of them in a long time, so take it all with a grain of salt.

kelmac07 · 06-09-2014, 07:23 PM

Agree with Adam...the MB1 was awesome, the MB2 exceptional and the MB3 was very nice as well.

Now the Series V Maduro.

longknocker · 06-09-2014, 07:23 PM

Never Liked The Regular "V", Either. Oliva V Melanio Is Good, Though, IMO.

RevSmoke · 06-11-2014, 04:45 PM

Well, here is someone who enjoys both blends. And, I enjoy them because they are different and go better with different situations. Both are great smokes and I like having both around.

the MacDonald · 06-11-2014, 05:08 PM

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Chimneyfish · 06-24-2014, 09:47 PM

Original V bad. Melanio fantastic.

Also, i've been calling them Olivia until a mate of mine dug through my humidor, took out the double robusto, and said: Hmmmm, Oliva. That's interesting.
I said "it's Olivia!"
And he showed me the ring and what do you know it!? It was Oliva!

NCRadioMan · 06-25-2014, 12:58 AM

MB 1's were epic, the 2's and 3's never did it for me. Melanio's are nice but I do love the V lancero. The whole line was based on that one cigar. Oliva made them for another company and they pulled out late in the project so Oliva called it the Serie V, put it on the market and it's been the best selling cigar Oliva has ever made.

I've always wondered who that company was that decided to not take them.

Brian D. · 06-25-2014, 06:47 AM

Those hypothetical 'If you could only smoke one make and model of cigar the rest of your life...' questions are silly to me and I cannot ever reply.

However if the question allowed me just one brand of cigars I could answer, and it would likely be Oliva. From the seldom encountered (by me) MB's through the V and Melanio, through the O and G series, all the way down the ladder to their bundles, Flor de Oliva, that would give me enough variety to never get bored.

2GuysSmokeShop · 06-25-2014, 08:13 AM

The V is the choice here, for sure.

BUC WHITE · 06-25-2014, 08:49 AM

The MB3 over here. Both are great smokes but I prefer the 3.

kansashat · 06-26-2014, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Chimneyfish

Original V bad. Melanio fantastic.

Also, i've been calling them Olivia until a mate of mine dug through my humidor, took out the double robusto, and said: Hmmmm, Oliva. That's interesting.
I said "it's Olivia!"
And he showed me the ring and what do you know it!? It was Oliva!

At least you don't call them Owleever like Skeeter.

I've only smoked a cpl MB3, but am a big fan of the V.

czerbe · 06-26-2014, 02:19 PM

I can't think of another cigar company out there where I have smoked nearly all of their products and really enjoyed each one. For me and my money you can't beat the Serie V hands down one of the best sticks on the market. I really enjoy the MB3 but the V takes it all the way for me. Its a little to strong for a mid day smoke for me so its 99% of the time an after dinner smoke with a nice Scotch. Love the Company, sales team, and their products.

shilala · 06-26-2014, 02:35 PM

The V's are excellent. So are the V maduros.
That said, I don't think I've ever seen anyone turn their nose up at a Master Blend.
Oliva is solid all the way around. Great people and a fabulous cigar company that makes excellent cigars at a fair price.
I love em.

brigey57 · 07-10-2014, 09:38 PM

I totally agree. There are so many varieties and I enjoy them all so very much. That's in my opinion what a master blender does with their tobaccos.

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Originally Posted by czerbe

I can't think of another cigar company out there where I have smoked nearly all of their products and really enjoyed each one. For me and my money you can't beat the Serie V hands down one of the best sticks on the market. I really enjoy the MB3 but the V takes it all the way for me. Its a little to strong for a mid day smoke for me so its 99% of the time an after dinner smoke with a nice Scotch. Love the Company, sales team, and their products.

06-09-2014, 04:40 PM	#1
badbriar Guest Posts: n/a	Oliva Cigars OK - which is the preferred cigar... Oliva V or Oliva Master Blend 3? Trying to decide - never tried the Master Blends, but love the V series. RR

06-09-2014, 04:48 PM	#2
CRIMPS Benn/Seguin best friends Join Date: Sep 2010 First Name: Zach Location: North Texas Posts: 1,520 Trading: (50)	Re: Oliva Cigars Pretty sure most, here, prefer the "V" __________________ I'm a Dallas Stars fan. So, yes, this is a confusing time for me.

06-09-2014, 04:55 PM	#4
Porch Dweller Life is for living Join Date: Oct 2012 First Name: James Location: Mississippi Gulf Coast Posts: 8,401 Trading: (24)	Re: Oliva Cigars I love 'em both but give the edge to the 'V'. You can't go wrong with either one, though. Hell, you can't go wrong with just about any Oliva IMNSHO. __________________ A 1911 in the hand is faster than 911 on the phone

06-09-2014, 04:57 PM	#5
Sweet_Leaf_PDX Feeling at Home Join Date: May 2013 First Name: Jason Location: Portland, OR Posts: 605 Trading: (11)	Re: Oliva Cigars I prefer the Master Blend 3 in Robusto, and I prefer the Serie V in the No. 4 and Lancero sizes. If I had to pick one I would go with the Serie V, but you should try the Master Blends 3 too. No reason why they both can't coexist in your humidor. I enjoy both.

06-09-2014, 07:19 PM	#7
T.G Grrrrrr Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: The Other Adam Posts: 15,557 Trading: (37)	Re: Oliva Cigars When they came out, I liked the MB1. I really liked the MB2 when it was released. I thought the MB3 was just ok, although in fairness, I'm probably comparing it to the other two, on it's own it might be different. I thought the V was meh. Haven't smoked any of them in a long time, so take it all with a grain of salt.

06-09-2014, 07:23 PM	#8
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Oliva Cigars Agree with Adam...the MB1 was awesome, the MB2 exceptional and the MB3 was very nice as well. Now the Series V Maduro. __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

06-09-2014, 07:23 PM	#9
longknocker Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Mobile, Alabama Posts: 11,162 Trading: (82)	Re: Oliva Cigars Never Liked The Regular "V", Either. Oliva V Melanio Is Good, Though, IMO.

06-11-2014, 04:45 PM	#10
RevSmoke Ain't Never Gonna Leave Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Todd Location: Northcentral woods of Wisconsin Posts: 6,849 Trading: (51)	Re: Oliva Cigars Well, here is someone who enjoys both blends. And, I enjoy them because they are different and go better with different situations. Both are great smokes and I like having both around. __________________ Todd__ "Smoke what you like, and enjoy it!"

06-11-2014, 05:08 PM	#11
the MacDonald Grey beard, funky wierd Join Date: May 2010 First Name: Joe Location: Windsor CT Posts: 148 Trading: (9)	Re: Oliva Cigars http://gph.is/XMhPUl __________________ Cry havoc, and unleash the dogs of war

06-24-2014, 09:47 PM	#12
Chimneyfish Still Watching My Back Join Date: Apr 2014 Posts: 52 Trading: (0)	Re: Oliva Cigars Original V bad. Melanio fantastic. Also, i've been calling them Olivia until a mate of mine dug through my humidor, took out the double robusto, and said: Hmmmm, Oliva. That's interesting. I said "it's Olivia!" And he showed me the ring and what do you know it!? It was Oliva!

06-25-2014, 12:58 AM	#13
NCRadioMan Chutney Lovebusciut Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Chutney Location: On the shores of Loch Shiel Posts: 4,277 Trading: (66)	Re: Oliva Cigars MB 1's were epic, the 2's and 3's never did it for me. Melanio's are nice but I do love the V lancero. The whole line was based on that one cigar. Oliva made them for another company and they pulled out late in the project so Oliva called it the Serie V, put it on the market and it's been the best selling cigar Oliva has ever made. I've always wondered who that company was that decided to not take them. __________________ The path to loyalty is trust.

06-25-2014, 06:47 AM	#14
Brian D. Have My Own Room Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Brian Location: SW Ohio Posts: 1,617 Trading: (1)	Re: Oliva Cigars Those hypothetical 'If you could only smoke one make and model of cigar the rest of your life...' questions are silly to me and I cannot ever reply. However if the question allowed me just one brand of cigars I could answer, and it would likely be Oliva. From the seldom encountered (by me) MB's through the V and Melanio, through the O and G series, all the way down the ladder to their bundles, Flor de Oliva, that would give me enough variety to never get bored. __________________ Any gathering that includes Elderboy02 is "NKA"-- --No Ketchup Allowed.

06-25-2014, 08:13 AM	#15
2GuysSmokeShop The Cigar Authority Join Date: Jun 2014 First Name: Barry Location: Salem Posts: 29 Trading: (0)	Re: Oliva Cigars The V is the choice here, for sure.

06-25-2014, 08:49 AM	#16
BUC WHITE Always On Vacation Join Date: Aug 2011 First Name: Mike Location: Connecticut Posts: 75 Trading: (0)	Re: Oliva Cigars The MB3 over here. Both are great smokes but I prefer the 3.

06-26-2014, 02:19 PM	#18
czerbe Just a Traveling Man Join Date: Apr 2012 First Name: Corey Location: Reading Pa Posts: 1,309 Trading: (2)	Re: Oliva Cigars I can't think of another cigar company out there where I have smoked nearly all of their products and really enjoyed each one. For me and my money you can't beat the Serie V hands down one of the best sticks on the market. I really enjoy the MB3 but the V takes it all the way for me. Its a little to strong for a mid day smoke for me so its 99% of the time an after dinner smoke with a nice Scotch. Love the Company, sales team, and their products. __________________ Live fast, hard, everyday like its your last.

06-26-2014, 02:35 PM	#19
shilala Dear Lord, Thank You. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Posts: 13,721 Trading: (252)	Re: Oliva Cigars The V's are excellent. So are the V maduros. That said, I don't think I've ever seen anyone turn their nose up at a Master Blend. Oliva is solid all the way around. Great people and a fabulous cigar company that makes excellent cigars at a fair price. I love em. __________________