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Oliva Serie V Figurado Cigar Review
By Jesse | July 4, 2007 |
The Oliva Serie V is a blend of Nicaraguan long filler with Jalapa Valley ligero and a Habano Sun Grown Wrapper. The cigar is blended to be full bodied while still being a smooth flavorful smoke. I spoke with Sam from Oliva Cigars at last Party Source event and he had nothing but good things to say about this cigar.
The Figurado is a work of art I sat for a few minutes just admiring the craftsmanship displayed in this beauty. The size is a daunting 6×60 and combined with the ligero filler I was a bit nervous about smoking it. The wrapper was smooth with very fine veins and had a nice heft to it. The draw was a bit tight to start because of the unique shape, but opened up nicely once lit.
The cigar opened up nicely with a good amount of smoke once I got past the tip into a nice even burn. The smoothness definitely isn’t hype, this is by far the smoothest full bodied cigar I’ve smoked. I could smoke these cigars for the next two years and keep finding new flavors in them. The base is definitely coffee and dark chocolate as described on Oliva’s site, and a bit on the earthy side. The cigar started with a bit of pepper and sweetened up as it progressed with a hint of clove. I think I picked up a hint of caramel also, but that could have been from my drink.
Oliva has made another fantastic cigar with the Serie V. The ligero does give it a bit of a kick so take it slow. I’m really impressed with the complexity and smoothness of this full bodied cigar. Rating 9 out of 10.
Check out my new review of the Oliva Serie V Lancero.
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July 6th, 2007 at 1:33 pm
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July 9th, 2007 at 3:49 pm
Hey man, I am meeting Jose Oliva and smoking a few of these on Thursday night in Fume in Montlclair. Love the write up, looking forward to smoking this. I actually emailed one of CA’s editors and asked them how they liked the Series V.
“It a winner.”
Says it all.
Take care man,
Matt
July 9th, 2007 at 4:23 pm
I tried to talk with him when he was here, but he was kept busy by a few other people that night.
July 20th, 2007 at 10:32 am
[...] Oliva Serie V: This new cigar by Oliva is fantastic. This cigar can head to head with some of the higher end premium cigars and beat them. [...]
July 24th, 2007 at 5:04 pm
[...] Cigar Jack’s Verdict On The Serie V – 9 out of 10. (He also smoked the figurado.) [...]
July 27th, 2007 at 8:12 am
[...] has taken on the Oliva Serie V this week. A great cigar that I reviewed awhile [...]
July 30th, 2007 at 9:49 pm
[...] Brian is giving away an Oliva Serie V. Seriously you’d be a fool to pass this up! This cigar is one of the best cigars of the year. [...]
August 2nd, 2007 at 9:52 pm
hey thanks for the great review of the serie v. i have the figurado and also a robusto sized one in my humidor and am eagerly awaiting the opportunity to try each of these cigars as i have heard nothing but great things about them. my only fear is that i’ll love it, because they seem a bit difficult to find. CJ
August 2nd, 2007 at 10:21 pm
They will be hard to fine for a couple more months. After the RTDA show they should be more readily available.
August 9th, 2007 at 12:05 pm
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September 26th, 2007 at 1:00 pm
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February 9th, 2008 at 6:29 am
[...] the road. Since I was already there I thought I might as well pick up a few cigars and grabbed the Oliva Serie V Figuardos and headed down to the Beer Sellar. Turns out the cigar being featured was the Oliva Serie V. Jose [...]
April 5th, 2008 at 11:56 am
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September 7th, 2008 at 2:01 pm
This is one of my favorite lines of cigars. I love ligero. That in your face pepper you get in the first third is what brings me back every time. The figurado shape is just awesome. You know a talented roller rolled that cigar.