The Oliva Serie V Melanio line was created in tribute to the founding father of the Oliva tobacco empire, Don Melanio Oliva, who started growing tobacco in Cuba about 150 years ago. His grandson, Gilberto Oliva was the one to move the family tobacco enterprise out of Cuba after the Castro regime nationalized the cigar industry in the wake of the revolution. Introduced at the 2012 IPCPR, the Oliva Serie V Melanio cigar is a celebration of the founding father’s life and takes the already world famous Oliva Serie V line to a whole new level. Like all Oliva Serie V cigars, the Melanio is medium-to-full bodied however, this line features an Ecuadorian Sumatra seed wrapper not seen on an Oliva cigar since the Masterblends II line and utilizes a Nicaraguan binder and all Nicaraguan filler blend. With sweet cocoa, nutty flavors, spiced up with peppery notes, the Melanio line is complex but amazingly balanced, with a long, smooth finish. Cigar experts predict that the Oliva Serie V Melanio will become the new pace setter for the entire brand and a magnet for real cigar lovers. "One look at the sharply pressed corners and carefully curved head and foot of the Oliva Serie V Melanio Figurado tells you this is no ordinary cigar. The Nicaraguan smoke represents the pinnacle of achievement for Oliva Cigar Co. The Oliva Cigar story began in the late 1800s, when Melanio Oliva started growing cigar tobacco in Cuba. His heirs carried on the family tradition in the fields, but it was his grandson Gilberto Oliva Sr. who began making cigars.
As with so many cigar stories, Gilberto Oliva Sr. faced a difficult road. He left his native Cuba in 1964, and eventually started working for the Plasencia family in Honduras. In 1995 he and his son Gilberto Jr. created a cigar within Plasencia’s factory called Gilberto Oliva. A year later, they set out to open a factory of their own, and shortened their brand name to Oliva.
Business was tough in those days, and Oliva struggled. Faced with dwindling reserves of cash, in a cost-cutting move they turned to Gilberto Sr.’s robust stocks of Nicaraguan tobacco, which changed the flavor profile of Oliva cigars at a time when the interest in Nicaraguan flavor was increasing.
Nicaraguan tobacco helped Oliva survive. The cigar that brought it to the attention of connoisseurs debuted in 2006: Oliva Serie V. Made by a small group of rollers and blended for strength and style, the Serie V line was an immediate hit. In 2012, to pay tribute to the first man in the family to grow cigar tobacco, Oliva added the Melanio version, which is distinguished from the original by its Sumatra-seed wrapper grown in Ecuador. The Oliva Serie V Melanio Figurado has rich, big notes of leather framed by a range of coffee, caramel and woody intonations. It’s a classic smoke. Oliva’s cigars have appeared on our Top 25 list nine times in a row. This is the first time the company has been named Cigar of the Year." Credit: Cigar Aficionado Magazine Oliva Serie V Melanio Maduro received an outstanding 92-rating from Cigar Aficionado magazine in the June 2017 issue! ...Read More
This is one of my new favorite smokes, and I have to keep some on hand in the humidor. It has a smooth easy draw and even burn. The flavors grow in strength as you make it through the halfway mark, and the spice fades as it becomes sweeter with hints of coffee and chocolate (my weakness) getting stronger, while keeping the toasty/nutty flavors until the end as well. You should definitely pick up a box today and enjoy the delightful smoking experience the Melanio offers.
ByJules
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Oliva Serie V Melanio Maduro Figurado
Oliva Serie V Melanio Maduro Figurado, a cigar that defines sophistication and intensity
The Oliva Serie V Melanio Maduro Figurado is a full-bodied cigar showcasing a captivating Maduro wrapper. Upon lighting, the flavors unfold with notes of dark chocolate, espresso, and a hint of spice intertwine on the palate, creating a bold and indulgent profile. The construction is flawless, offering a seamless draw and an even burn that amplifies the cigar's excellence. The aroma is captivating, with a harmonious blend of sweetness and earthiness. The Oliva Serie V Melanio Maduro Figurado is a cigar that defines sophistication and intensity, making it a must-try for aficionados seeking a memorable and elevated smoking session.
ByJC-Harvey
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Oliva Serie V Melanio Maduro Double Toro
Fantastic
My top five cigars! Balance and strength gives a wonderful taste!
ByJorge
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60%
Oliva Serie V Melanio Maduro Churchill
Go Natural
Personally, i think the San Andres is the issue with this cigar. the Natural is much better. The box aroma is not pleasing. such a departure from the natural version which i give 5 stars. i can't stand box pressed cigars, and i do think oliva underfills their box press in order to get perfect box. stop torturing fine tobacco in a press! LOL.
Byjaycema
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100%
Oliva Serie V Melanio Maduro Churchill
V MM
Dirty sweet spice and power swirling with cocoa and coffee in the back ground. Heavyweight
ByJusto
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100%
Oliva Serie V Melanio Sampler
Monster Sampler
6 Melanios @ $60....huh? I just bought 5 packs....am i wrong? I think not.
ByClint W
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100%
Oliva Serie V Melanio Maduro Figurado
Sleek Power
Boxed tapered and ready to go. A must have for all Oliva Fans. The blend, power and complexity are unmistakably Oliva at their best
ByOnyx
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100%
Oliva Serie V Melanio Sampler
Oliva Fans Dream
This is a sampler pack for the full bodied smokers only....and they even dropped lanceros in there for good measure.
ByWilson
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100%
Oliva Serie V Melanio Maduro Churchill
Awesome Smoke
One of my favorites - great taste & consistent draw. Highly recommend.
This is one of my new favorite smokes, and I have to keep some on hand in the humidor. It has a smooth easy draw and even burn. The flavors grow in strength as you make it through the halfway mark, and the spice fades as it becomes sweeter with hints of coffee and chocolate (my weakness) getting stronger, while keeping the toasty/nutty flavors until the end as well. You should definitely pick up a box today and enjoy the delightful smoking experience the Melanio offers.
ByJules
on
Rating
100%
Oliva Serie V Melanio Maduro Figurado
Oliva Serie V Melanio Maduro Figurado, a cigar that defines sophistication and intensity
The Oliva Serie V Melanio Maduro Figurado is a full-bodied cigar showcasing a captivating Maduro wrapper. Upon lighting, the flavors unfold with notes of dark chocolate, espresso, and a hint of spice intertwine on the palate, creating a bold and indulgent profile. The construction is flawless, offering a seamless draw and an even burn that amplifies the cigar's excellence. The aroma is captivating, with a harmonious blend of sweetness and earthiness. The Oliva Serie V Melanio Maduro Figurado is a cigar that defines sophistication and intensity, making it a must-try for aficionados seeking a memorable and elevated smoking session.
ByJC-Harvey
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Rating
100%
Oliva Serie V Melanio Maduro Churchill
Awesome Smoke
One of my favorites - great taste & consistent draw. Highly recommend.
Bydylanguitar
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100%
Oliva Serie V Melanio Maduro Figurado
This has been one of my favorite cigars ever since I tried one.
This cigar smokes so smooth and goes very well with almost any Burbon
ByDre
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80%
Oliva Serie V Melanio Maduro Robusto
Sweet!
Construction and burn were excellent. The initial flavors were Woody, sweet, and spicy. The second third intensified the sweetness with an almost vanilla retrohale. The final third was almost too sweet, but never quite crossed that line. I prefer the natural as more of the flavors shine through, but for Maduro fans, this is a must-try!
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