Oliva O Ole (maduro)

Volt · 02-04-2009, 08:51 AM

Ok, yesterday sucked so I burnt a cigar to relax. I have both a cold and bronchitis so the taste buds are off big time.

Oliva O Ole Maduro 4 3/4 x 50 (silk band) all Nicuraguan

The Pre draw was spot on for me. Not plugged but decent resistance, I hate a loose draw. Pre burn aroma.... can't say.... It lit up very easy and the burn from start to finish was outstanding. The robusto is my favorite size, a bit over an hour to smoke. Speaking of smoke this stick produces a ton. I had to make an effort not to overly smoke up the bar. Not just a lot but also thick. Got comments from others there that it smelled good.

The first 1/4" almost disappointed. Started out with a bit of peppery spice that I wasn't looking for based on the red I smoked. Initial flaver was very woodsey and reminded my of burning logs outside. A smell I like. After the first 1/4" the spice totally faded, yea! It settled into a thick rich smoke. The woodsey sense stayed the full distance. It very thick and rich tasting, itsnorkled through the nose with no bite at all. Very low in nic as I did this before supper with no noticeable buzz. It would make a very good early morning cigar for some.

I'm sure other flavors were there but with a cold I just don't know. Prolly a bit of a waste to smoke it but I needed it. Gonna reserve how it comperes to a Omni red but it stands up well enough on it's own. Out of the ole 1 - 5 scale, at least a 4 maybe 4.5.

Skywalker · 02-04-2009, 10:10 AM

You got all of that and your fighting a cold!!! You rock!!!

My colds usually take me out of the game!!!

Nice review!!!

BTW - I need to pick up a box of these... Oh wait I can't!!!

BlackIrish · 02-04-2009, 10:26 AM

Now there's a man: Cold be damned, I'm gonna smoke.

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Great review, Michael.

stearns · 02-04-2009, 10:34 AM

wow, with everything i've heard about this cigar, 'early morning' has never been associated. very interesting... thanks for the review

stearns

JohnnyKay5 · 02-04-2009, 10:43 AM

well done lad well done

Scottw · 02-04-2009, 10:45 AM

nice review.

Volt · 02-04-2009, 10:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stearns

wow, with everything i've heard about this cigar, 'early morning' has never been associated. very interesting... thanks for the review

stearns

I could see this with a heavy type, non-sweet breakfast. Western omlete (with maybe a nice smoked cheese in it) and coffee would fair well. A sweet say pancakes and syrup not so much. Too much contrast.

stearns · 02-04-2009, 05:29 PM

alright... get me a detailed list of the ideal breakfast to compliment it (since you seem to have a good flavor profile in mind), bring the cigars, i'll see ya sunday morning

stearns

Volt · 02-04-2009, 05:37 PM

How about breakfast at Baileys Sat night?

stearns · 02-04-2009, 05:38 PM

if i wasnt gonna be in PA i'd be there

stearns

karmaz00 · 02-04-2009, 05:44 PM

cold in all. thankf or the review

02-04-2009, 08:51 AM	#1
Volt I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 2,799 Trading: (19)	Oliva O Ole (maduro) Ok, yesterday sucked so I burnt a cigar to relax. I have both a cold and bronchitis so the taste buds are off big time. Oliva O Ole Maduro 4 3/4 x 50 (silk band) all Nicuraguan The Pre draw was spot on for me. Not plugged but decent resistance, I hate a loose draw. Pre burn aroma.... can't say.... It lit up very easy and the burn from start to finish was outstanding. The robusto is my favorite size, a bit over an hour to smoke. Speaking of smoke this stick produces a ton. I had to make an effort not to overly smoke up the bar. Not just a lot but also thick. Got comments from others there that it smelled good. The first 1/4" almost disappointed. Started out with a bit of peppery spice that I wasn't looking for based on the red I smoked. Initial flaver was very woodsey and reminded my of burning logs outside. A smell I like. After the first 1/4" the spice totally faded, yea! It settled into a thick rich smoke. The woodsey sense stayed the full distance. It very thick and rich tasting, itsnorkled through the nose with no bite at all. Very low in nic as I did this before supper with no noticeable buzz. It would make a very good early morning cigar for some. I'm sure other flavors were there but with a cold I just don't know. Prolly a bit of a waste to smoke it but I needed it. Gonna reserve how it comperes to a Omni red but it stands up well enough on it's own. Out of the ole 1 - 5 scale, at least a 4 maybe 4.5. __________________ Curing the infection... One bullet at a time.

02-04-2009, 10:10 AM	#2
Skywalker BABOTL Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dice Location: Galaxy Far Far Away Posts: 10,168 Trading: (18)	Re: Oliva O Ole (maduro) You got all of that and your fighting a cold!!! You rock!!! My colds usually take me out of the game!!! Nice review!!! BTW - I need to pick up a box of these... Oh wait I can't!!! __________________ Smoke what you like!!!

02-04-2009, 10:26 AM	#3
BlackIrish MassHole Militia Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Eddie Location: Bunker Hill Posts: 1,395 Trading: (55)	Re: Oliva O Ole (maduro) Now there's a man: Cold be damned, I'm gonna smoke. : Great review, Michael. __________________

02-04-2009, 10:34 AM	#4
stearns Dogbert Consultant Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ben Location: Park Hill Posts: 5,391 Trading: (50)	Re: Oliva O Ole (maduro) wow, with everything i've heard about this cigar, 'early morning' has never been associated. very interesting... thanks for the review stearns __________________ "Ignoring all the racket of conventional reality" - Keller Williams

02-04-2009, 10:43 AM	#5
JohnnyKay5 Armed Forces Tumbleweed Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Chester, VA Posts: 1,046 Trading: (22)	Re: Oliva O Ole (maduro) well done lad well done __________________ *HIGH FIVE!*

02-04-2009, 10:45 AM	#6
Scottw Going Commando Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Location: Sussex, NJ Posts: 2,815 Trading: (6)	Re: Oliva O Ole (maduro) nice review. __________________ "Ray when someone asks you if your a GOD you say yes."

02-04-2009, 05:29 PM	#8
stearns Dogbert Consultant Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ben Location: Park Hill Posts: 5,391 Trading: (50)	Re: Oliva O Ole (maduro) alright... get me a detailed list of the ideal breakfast to compliment it (since you seem to have a good flavor profile in mind), bring the cigars, i'll see ya sunday morning stearns __________________ "Ignoring all the racket of conventional reality" - Keller Williams

02-04-2009, 05:37 PM	#9
Volt I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 2,799 Trading: (19)	Re: Oliva O Ole (maduro) How about breakfast at Baileys Sat night? __________________ Curing the infection... One bullet at a time.

02-04-2009, 05:38 PM	#10
stearns Dogbert Consultant Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ben Location: Park Hill Posts: 5,391 Trading: (50)	Re: Oliva O Ole (maduro) if i wasnt gonna be in PA i'd be there stearns __________________ "Ignoring all the racket of conventional reality" - Keller Williams

02-04-2009, 05:44 PM	#11
karmaz00 Habanos Join Date: Dec 2008 First Name: Jason Location: victoria Posts: 1,855 Trading: (1)	Re: Oliva O Ole (maduro) cold in all. thankf or the review __________________ Habanos Collector Since 2003