Comments on: Flor de Oliva Cigar Review

By: John Werner

John Werner — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 06:54:20 +0000

Here’s the skinny: One of the best long-filler bargain basement smokes. Well, it would be a disappointment if anything with the Oliva name on it was not a least smokable, this stick certainly is an over-achiever so I’d definitely say it doesn’t tarnish the reputation of Oliva. What I question, however, is why? I’m referring to the flavored cap. I pick up a cigar and unless I’m purposely smoking a flavored stick I simply do not like to be surprised by tastes other than tobacco. The sweetened tip of the FdO is definitely a bit strong right at first, and at least for me, fortunately the sweetness settles quite a bit while I got aclimated to the effect. The tobocco starts out quite mild, but it builds while the volume of the sweetness gets turned down. After the first inch, or thereabouts, the taste is basically a lot nicer. Speaking of the first inch, the construction of this stick is excellent and the beautiful light grey ash will go past that on to the two inch mark and still hold. The burn is absolutely top notch and razor sharp. The draw is effortless providing volumes of smoke. The taste is caramel followed by recessed cedar and just a small amount of spice that I only felt in my nostrils and not much on the tongue or back of the mouth. When the sweetness gets to the point you don’t notice it as much there are hints of saltiness with that caramel at times. The body gets to a point where it approaches medium, but it’s a milder medium to be sure.

This cigar is pleasant and burns right around an hour and a half. It would make a good golfing cigar to pass around at this price. You know a stick that is pretty decent, but a newbie can suck on and not choke and you can afford to pass out till your heart’s content. Absolutely one of the finest bargain basement sticks out there if you can deal with the sweetened cap.

By: ram

ram — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 00:23:24 +0000

I just recived two bndles after being offered one by a friend. Great great great smoke for the price. I think im going to buy a couple more bundles. yummy.

By: RDW

RDW — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 00:16:19 +0000

I also liked these a great deal, but I wouldn’t say they’re anywhere near the “best I’ve ever smoked”. For a cheap smoke though, these beat a vast majority of the competition. Very different from what you’ll normally get.

By: saltlifegamecock

saltlifegamecock — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 02:21:53 +0000

Very good inexpensive smoke. the sweetness at the tip is a ground liquid made from sugar cane and water. Some rollers use it to “close” the roll at the end before lapping the tip.

By: Jason

Jason — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 03:41:33 +0000

I bought one of these in a robusto size about a year ago for like $1 on a closeout deal…just smoked it tonight, and it was great! Nice flavor that I’d rate as medium…maybe a little mild. I kind of enjoyed the sweet tip, while it lasted (wasn’t long)and then got to really enjoy the smooth flavor of this cigar. I found myself wanting to concentrate on the smoke to do it justice. I paired it with a nice iced Latte and really enjoyed my time arond the grill. I’ll definately be bying more of these when I have room.

By: ROTHNH

ROTHNH — Sun, 15 Mar 2009 22:50:36 +0000

The Natural (Sumatra), reviewed here, have a sweetened tip by design. Don’t let that stop you from buying a bundle (The Petite Torpedo is a mainstay in my humidor). As noted above, they are good right off the truck, but it’s best to let them rest in your humidor a couple months.

By: Matt

Matt — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 19:16:59 +0000

We just started carrying these, why it took us so long I don’t know. They are now available at TexCigars.

These are great bundle sticks. I am willing to bet the sweet substance was just excess pectin or vegetable glue used in the construction. Sometimes this is done with the bundle sticks or short filler cigars (not that this cigar is short filler) to mask the harshness of the cigar and to appeal to some people that chew their cigars.

By: unk

unk — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 02:56:06 +0000

any one smoke a danali?

By: unk

unk — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 02:54:41 +0000

these flor de oliva’s are still wonderful. don’t know how long the price will last. been on a gurhka bienge for a while. but has room for these oliva’s good mix with a few monticristo#2′s originals. white labels are not the same, and romeo and julietta #4 habano in the mix. still far better than the cohiba habanos, not as old when sold i think is the problem.

By: Trian

Trian — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 01:40:28 +0000

Eat an apple after smoking a cigar. It reduces the aftertaste/breath