Oliva Serie V Melanio Gran Reserva Maduro Robusto Cigar - Box of 10

Date Added: Monday 28 April, 2025 by Barry

I normally smoke Cubans, this was my first venture into New World cigars....so I brought a box of 10, like you do. Cigars are absolutely flawless, each one looks like a bar of chocolate, perfect wrappers, perfect construction. Very forgiving in terms of poor lighting technique/lighter, burn basically corrects itself and remains completely even to the end. Ages superbly, initially full bodied and fairly full strength but, mellows nicely with a few years on them. Beautiful cool and dense smoke. Nice milk and dark chocolate alongside creamy coffee, core of subtle leather, pepper and cedar. If you only ever buy one non-Cuban, buy this.

Date Added: Wednesday 19 February, 2025 by Thomas

I mainly like my Cubans but I keep coming back to this one. It’s a fantastic new world cigar. Don’t think I’ve had one that wasn’t perfect draw/construction/burn etc. It’s fairly strong but not overpowering at all. Smooth. Nice balance to it as you have the bitter base tones with a nice sweetness over the top. Also I quite like how they are box pressed and feel like you’re smoking a kazoo!!

Date Added: Saturday 21 March, 2020 by David

The classic awarded Melanio with an aged Mexican wrapper from the Turrent family that give more rich dark chocolate and sweetness to the blend. David - C.Gars Ltd Cigar Ambassador

Date Added: Friday 08 February, 2019 by Guy

Quality cigar. Sweet smooth tones, but can definitely feel there is still some strength there. Construction was perfect, as you would expect from Oliva. 1 burn touch up, which is excellent. Would highly recommend!

Date Added: Tuesday 27 November, 2018 by Rob

Bought this cigar from the knutsford shop and what an absolutey bloody good decision that was. I smoked it at my local pub whilst enjoying a pint or 2 of Guinness and they were a match made in heaven. The draw was was perfect the burn was perfect it held the Ash for a long time and the build was good. Oliva are quickly becoming a favourite of mine and I absolutely recommend this cigar. Just make sure when you smoke it you have the time to sit down, relax and enjoy it as it will take over an hour to smoke but well worth it.

Date Added: Wednesday 21 November, 2018 by Sabato

A quality cigar, construction was perfect! Medium to full flavours to start, reminded me of a certain cuban with a yellow box and red writing. Flavours of hey and earth with a fairly strong peppery finish. Nice creamy smoke and perfect draw. First third settles into coffee and a very quick and slight sweetness to it. Second third mellows down to a medium cigar with coffee being the main notes, the subtle sweetness remains. The peppery finish almost vanishing completely. Final third increases in flavour again with more coffee, chocolate and creamy textures, earthy and nutty. Personally I prefer the normal V Serie but this was a pleasant cigar. Perfect burn and nice smoke output. The ash held on for a good 2 inches, which I find to be the case with the Vs. Is it worth the price tag? Make your own mind up about that. 45-50minute smoke. Worth a try.