Oliva Serie V Maduro

elderboy02 · 10-24-2008, 07:31 PM

Date: 10/24/08

Cigar: Oliva Serie V Maduro (6.5 x 52)

Cost: $8

Drink: Coke

Temperature: 46 F, 10 mph winds

Appearance: 1 banded cigar that says "Oliva Serie V Maduro Especial" on the band. The wapper was smooth with no major veins showing.

Pre-light: Didn't really have any special scent to it. I didn't really pick up any special taste pre-light.

Taste of the cigar: This cigar was chocolatey, spicy, and had a little bit of coffee flavor. It also had a nice sweetness to it. It never got harsh.

Construction: Held an long ash. The draw was perfect. The cigar required a few touchups.

Strength: This was a full flavored cigar. I didn't get a nic buzz from it.

Halfway through:

3/4 through:

Summary: This cigar was delicious. These are better than the regular Oliva V's. I would definitely buy this again. OLIVA NEEDS TO MAKE THESE AGAIN! I give this a 9.5/10.

10-24-2008, 07:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by elderboy02

Date: 10/24/08

Cigar: Oliva Serie V Maduro (6.5 x 52)

Cost: $8

Drink: Coke

Temperature: 46 F, 10 mph winds

Appearance: 1 banded cigar that says "Oliva Serie V Maduro Especial" on the band. The wapper was smooth with no major veins showing.

Pre-light: Didn't really have any special scent to it. I didn't really pick up any special taste pre-light.

Taste of the cigar: This cigar was chocolatey, spicy, and had a little bit of coffee flavor. It also had a nice sweetness to it. It never got harsh.

Construction: Held an long ash. The draw was perfect. The cigar required a few touchups.

Strength: This was a full flavored cigar. I didn't get a nic buzz from it.

Halfway through:

3/4 through:

Summary: This cigar was delicious. These are better than the regular Oliva V's. I would definitely buy this again. OLIVA NEEDS TO MAKE THESE AGAIN! I give this a 9.5/10.

Thanks for the pics and review.

TOB9595 · 10-24-2008, 08:17 PM

I also enjoy your reviews.
Tom

zmancbr · 10-24-2008, 09:37 PM

Thx for the pics and the review. I can't wait to smoke one of these!

(Thx again Bao... you da man!!)

Scottw · 10-24-2008, 09:45 PM

Great review, just picked up two of these, cant wait to review.

Don Fernando · 10-25-2008, 11:12 AM

Dan, you need to clean your ashtray

elderboy02 · 10-25-2008, 11:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Don Fernando

Dan, you need to clean your ashtray

No way

It gives it character

icantbejon · 10-25-2008, 11:18 AM

I really want to give one of these a try. Thanks for the review.

kgoings · 10-25-2008, 03:37 PM

I had one of these last night, almost the exact same experience...but I did get a spicy pre-light taste but really never any spice during the smoke. It was extremely smooth and will be a great cigar to age. I did get burn problems during the last third...it just did not want to stay lit

elderboy02 · 10-25-2008, 06:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kgoings

I had one of these last night, almost the exact same experience...but I did get a spicy pre-light taste but really never any spice during the smoke. It was extremely smooth and will be a great cigar to age. I did get burn problems during the last third...it just did not want to stay lit

My cigar went completely out halfway through. I believe it to be b/c they are still fresh from the factory.

10-25-2008, 06:50 PM

Love the review and pics! Thanks!

10-25-2008, 11:44 PM

Great review and I love the pictures. I'm like a little kid, I flip (scroll) through the photo's then read. I just picked up two boxes from my local B&M. They have four boxes open and ready, just screaming "Waynegro1, Waynegro1, Take us to our new home" I couldn't resist. This is why I don't go to the humane society. What ya gonna do?
Again, great review.

ca21455 · 10-26-2008, 12:35 AM

Thanks for the great review and pictures! Nice job.

Bax · 10-26-2008, 04:07 AM

Great review and pics! Can't wait to get my grubby little fingers on one of these

Don Fernando · 10-26-2008, 04:17 AM

can't wait till I can try em. If all goes well there is a box heading my way.

papajohn67 · 10-26-2008, 09:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bax

Great review and pics! Can't wait to get my grubby little fingers on one of these

Your's is here and waiting to wing it's way east....waiting on my herf tubes to arrive then they fly.

Shadow · 10-26-2008, 01:39 PM

Got a box of them safe in the humidor but I have not been able to smoke one with this freakin' head cold I can't shake!

10-27-2008, 07:12 AM

I didn't think this cigar was all that great. It looked beautiful, had a smooth, peppery flavor but the thing just wouldn't stay lit. I was working harder on a cigar than I had in a long time. It might have been a little too wet from the BM, but it didn't seem spongy and I've never had problems with his smokes before. I picked them up Thursday and let them sit outside the humi until Saturday night. I was in the Man Den, so neither wind nor temp was an issue. I gave one to PitmanGeek and his was worse than mine. I feel I shouldn't have to work that hard to enjoy something.

dunng · 10-27-2008, 07:23 AM

Thanks for the great review! I thought it was good, but defiantely needed some time to rest (it was pretty much right off the truck)...

Skywalker · 10-27-2008, 09:40 AM

Thanks for the review!!!

Now I am really looking forward to smoking the one Cigarmark sent me!!!

BTW - The RG tool is a nice touch... too bad it's not from CA!!!

10-24-2008, 07:31 PM	#1
elderboy02 Lets Go Buckeyes! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 12,509 Trading: (133)	Oliva Serie V Maduro Date: 10/24/08 Cigar: Oliva Serie V Maduro (6.5 x 52) Cost: $8 Drink: Coke Temperature: 46 F, 10 mph winds Appearance: 1 banded cigar that says "Oliva Serie V Maduro Especial" on the band. The wapper was smooth with no major veins showing. Pre-light: Didn't really have any special scent to it. I didn't really pick up any special taste pre-light. Taste of the cigar: This cigar was chocolatey, spicy, and had a little bit of coffee flavor. It also had a nice sweetness to it. It never got harsh. Construction: Held an long ash. The draw was perfect. The cigar required a few touchups. Strength: This was a full flavored cigar. I didn't get a nic buzz from it. Halfway through: 3/4 through: Summary: This cigar was delicious. These are better than the regular Oliva V's. I would definitely buy this again. OLIVA NEEDS TO MAKE THESE AGAIN! I give this a 9.5/10.

10-24-2008, 08:17 PM	#3
TOB9595 Managing the UnManageable Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Central NJ Posts: 452 Trading: (12)	Re: Oliva Serie V Maduro I also enjoy your reviews. Tom

10-24-2008, 09:37 PM	#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 Thx for the pics and the review. I can't wait to smoke one of these! (Thx again Bao... you da man!!)

10-24-2008, 09:45 PM	#5
Scottw Going Commando Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Location: Sussex, NJ Posts: 2,815 Trading: (6)	Re: Oliva Serie V Maduro Great review, just picked up two of these, cant wait to review. __________________ "Ray when someone asks you if your a GOD you say yes."

10-25-2008, 11:12 AM	#6
Don Fernando Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ferdinand Location: Singapore Posts: 10,070 Trading: (29)	Re: Oliva Serie V Maduro Dan, you need to clean your ashtray

10-25-2008, 11:18 AM	#8
icantbejon Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jon Location: Chester, VA Posts: 1,219 Trading: (10)	Re: Oliva Serie V Maduro I really want to give one of these a try. Thanks for the review. __________________ "Learn to pay attention. Life is hard.....it's even more challenging when you're stupid."

10-25-2008, 03:37 PM	#9
kgoings Cigarologist Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Kirk Location: Highlands Ranch, Co Posts: 1,979 Trading: (42)	Re: Oliva Serie V Maduro I had one of these last night, almost the exact same experience...but I did get a spicy pre-light taste but really never any spice during the smoke. It was extremely smooth and will be a great cigar to age. I did get burn problems during the last third...it just did not want to stay lit __________________ Your silly little opinion has been noted!

10-25-2008, 06:50 PM	#11
nozero Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Oliva Serie V Maduro Love the review and pics! Thanks!

10-25-2008, 11:44 PM	#12
Waynegro1 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Oliva Serie V Maduro Great review and I love the pictures. I'm like a little kid, I flip (scroll) through the photo's then read. I just picked up two boxes from my local B&M. They have four boxes open and ready, just screaming "Waynegro1, Waynegro1, Take us to our new home" I couldn't resist. This is why I don't go to the humane society. What ya gonna do? Again, great review. Last edited by Waynegro1; 10-25-2008 at 11:46 PM.

10-26-2008, 12:35 AM	#13
ca21455 Working on Reality Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: John Location: Backyard Posts: 393 Trading: (7)	Re: Oliva Serie V Maduro Thanks for the great review and pictures! Nice job.

10-26-2008, 04:07 AM	#14
Bax C A P S...CAPS CAPS CAPS! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tim Location: Ringgold,GA Posts: 2,173 Trading: (70)	Re: Oliva Serie V Maduro Great review and pics! Can't wait to get my grubby little fingers on one of these __________________ I'm the most interesting man in the world... but only if you find stupid stuff really interesting.

10-26-2008, 04:17 AM	#15
Don Fernando Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ferdinand Location: Singapore Posts: 10,070 Trading: (29)	Re: Oliva Serie V Maduro can't wait till I can try em. If all goes well there is a box heading my way.

10-26-2008, 01:39 PM	#17
Shadow Who knows what evil lurks Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Martinsburg, WV USA Posts: 124 Trading: (0)	Re: Oliva Serie V Maduro Got a box of them safe in the humidor but I have not been able to smoke one with this freakin' head cold I can't shake! __________________ The Churchill Society

10-27-2008, 07:12 AM	#18
rhdad42 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Oliva Serie V Maduro I didn't think this cigar was all that great. It looked beautiful, had a smooth, peppery flavor but the thing just wouldn't stay lit. I was working harder on a cigar than I had in a long time. It might have been a little too wet from the BM, but it didn't seem spongy and I've never had problems with his smokes before. I picked them up Thursday and let them sit outside the humi until Saturday night. I was in the Man Den, so neither wind nor temp was an issue. I gave one to PitmanGeek and his was worse than mine. I feel I shouldn't have to work that hard to enjoy something.

10-27-2008, 07:23 AM	#19
dunng MassHole Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: MassHole Posts: 4,719 Trading: (59)	Re: Oliva Serie V Maduro Thanks for the great review! I thought it was good, but defiantely needed some time to rest (it was pretty much right off the truck)... __________________ MassHole Banter

10-27-2008, 09:40 AM	#20
Skywalker BABOTL Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dice Location: Galaxy Far Far Away Posts: 10,168 Trading: (18)	Re: Oliva Serie V Maduro Thanks for the review!!! Now I am really looking forward to smoking the one Cigarmark sent me!!! BTW - The RG tool is a nice touch... too bad it's not from CA!!! Last edited by Skywalker; 10-27-2008 at 09:42 AM.