Oliva Serie V Churchill Extra Cigars feature a beautiful blending of the finest Nicaraguan tobaccos to give you a smoke that is both rich and deep. Allow the smoothness of this complex blend to invigorate your senses. Each cigar is formed from an exquisite blend of specially fermented Jalapa valley ligero. A satisfyingly smooth Connecticut broadleaf is used to bring a glorious finish to the product. The result of this fine pairing is a full-bodied smoke that doesn’t overpower. Flavor notes of dark chocolate and warm coffee can be detected along with a hint of spice.
The cigars are an impressive 7 inches in length with a ring gauge of 52. They are wonderful for a long outdoor walk or a lengthy sit on the porch after a tiring day. They are sold in boxes of 24. Oliva have been constructing premium cigars as a family since their humble beginnings in Pinar Del Rio, Cuba in 1886.
7 x 52 (Churchill) | Box of 24 | Sun Grown Habano | Nicaraguan | Nicaraguan | Nicaragua |
Oliva Serie V is a Nicaraguan Puro. This
means all the tobacco in the fillers, binder, and wrapper are Nicaraguan Cuban
Seed leaves. Additionally, it is a Ligero Especial which
means it's made entirely of high priming Ligero leaves.
Ligero leaves are infamous for their full
body and outstanding flavor. These are the leaves found at the top section of
the tree. They are thick, dark, and contain heavy oil and moisture content.
If you ever wondered why your Oliva Serie V
goes out so quickly, this is why. Let's talk fillers, binder, and wrapper. Oliva Serie V encases delicately fermented
premium fillers from the Jalapa Valley. It is then cloaked in a Nicaraguan
binder and clothed in one of the most exquisite Habano Sun Grown Wrappers in
the biz.
Modern lore has it that this decadent
stogie is rolled by only a handful of the top dogs in the Tabolisa factory.
This, plus the meticulous quality control has kept this legendary smoke in the
spotlight for years.
I am positively giddy as I try to choose my Vitola. These babies are a mainstay in my humidor. I am pretty sure that after my tasting notes, you will want to get a bunch for yourself as well. Before we descend into the cornucopia of flavors, I would like to point out that this cigar goes from decadent to spectacular with a little aging. Oliva Cigars love time in the humidor.
If you could let this baby age for a couple of months, even better. Also, I found that allowing your Oliva Serie V to dry out a little before lighting will eliminate the issue of relighting altogether. Usually, a few hours will be enough to reduce the moisture content. But that's just me.
Oh, I decided to go with a Belicoso. Men, this thing is a beauty!
My Belicoso adorns a flawless, uniformly
colored, silky, oily wrapper with no veins and an impeccable triple cap. The
seam work is so exquisite; you can't even find it. Off the sheath, I get sweet, pleasant notes
of mocha, hints of walnuts with shy leather undertones. This stogie is densely packed-you can tell
from the weight. But the draw could not be more perfect.
From the first draw, I can already tell this is going to be a flavor bomb. It is incredibly smooth fronting coffee relish, some cedar, and somewhat of a peppery storm. Smoke output is above par as is the burn line.
A few draws in, layers of creamy, powerful decadence begin to manifest. The pepper zing all but disappears. Marzipan tang and woody earth nuances take over. There are apparent but fleeting fruity and floral notes. Retrohale picks up a bit of white pepper plus cinnamon spice with a leathery cedar base. Once in a while, chocolate, sweet nuts, and barnyard nuances zoom in and out. I attribute the sweet notes to the Ligero leaves.
This cigar burns slow. I have been at it
for close to 40 minutes now. But who's complaining?
As my Belicoso eases into the mid-third,
pepper comes back with a vengeance. I can taste it on my tongue and a little on
my lips. But here's why this is one of the most
luxurious smokes of all time.
Even though I can feel the pepper on my
lips and tongue, it's not in the smoke. The smoke is all about a rich intensity
of leather and scrumptious mocha piquancy dancing all over my palate. Deep underneath there are tiny mossy/peat
notes that I almost missed were it not for the peppery espresso Retrohale with
a woody disposition.
Towards the end of the mid-third, there is
an uprising of cedar zing backed by a raisin-like sweetness.
I just realized I haven't spoken about strength yet. Methinks you wouldn't care too much about the power either if you were on a luxury cruise to stogie heaven. Motormouth aside, the strength to me, is a strong medium. Not quite up to full strength yet. Smoke output is still ideal with a solid burn line.
All I can say is wowie wow wow!
This bad boy went dark! The strength goes up a helluva lot more
cranking up this bad boy to full strength.
Predominant flavors as we go into the
final third are strong espresso notes with a little heat from the spice and
pepper. For the first time, I can taste rich
tobacco notes in the background.
Surprisingly, even with the apparent upward trajectory of strength, this cigar is supremely balanced. My smoking experience is still silky smooth. Basically, I feel like a buoy happily bobbling on the waves of richness and complexity.
Motormouth! Towards the nub, dark bitter chocolate bite, black licorice, and pepper pick up the slack. Coffee and cedar flavors backed by peppery wood zing hold down the fort.
As the smell of burning fingers rents the air, I realize its time to put my nub down. My Belicoso went for almost an hour and a half. It was just as I remembered, absolutely aristocratic.
For such a fine cigar, Oliva Serie V is very reasonably priced. You can get these babies for between $7 and $12 a pop depending on the Vitola. Also, since it has been in the market for so long, if you look hard enough, you will find unbelievable deals. If you time your shopping well, you can stock your humidor for $6 a stick or less!
For one, this is hand down one of the finest,
most complex cigars in the history of ever! That should be enough.
Further, it is incredibly consistent with
no issues to speak of. And finally, the price point is excellent.
You can make the Oliva Serie V your go-to smoke for any day of the week.
Unbeknownst to you, Oliva Serie V is a hallmark cigar in the humidors of cigar aficionados all over the world. Make room for these delectable treats today.
SKU: |
OLVSVCHE |
Category: |
Premium Cigars |
Product Type: |
Cigar |
Manufacturer: |
Oliva |
Brand: |
Oliva Serie V |
Wrapper Type: |
Habano |
Wrapper: |
Sun Grown Habano |
Binder: |
Nicaraguan |
Filler: |
Nicaraguan |
Origin: |
Nicaragua |
Ring Gauge: |
52 |
Length: |
7 |
Shape: |
Churchill |
Strength: |
Medium-Full |
Quantity: |
24 |
Package Type: |
Box |
Rating: |
N/A |
Package Count: |
24 |
Price Per Cigar: |
$9.91625 |
Gift Type: |
Not Applicable |
Flavored: |
No |
Filtered: |
No |
Little: |
No |
Groupon: |
No |
Discontinued: |
No |
Buy 1 Get 1: |
No |
Free Gift: |
ashtray |
Free Shipping: |
No |
Subscribe: |
No |
90+ Rated: |
No |
Limited Edition: |
No |
Rare Cigar: |
No |
Top 25 Brand: |
Yes |
Aficionado Top 25: |
No |
Staff Pick: |
No |