Reviews
Date Added: Monday 10 August, 2020
An unassuming little smoke that is pretty good value for money. Good to have if you fancy a cigar, but do not have the time to take advantage of (and enjoy) something a bit larger.
Date Added: Saturday 08 August, 2020
Slightly harsh at the first light and through the first quarter. Construction looked spot on however it burned unevenly and kept going out, there were some obvious flaws internally with gaps. Predominantly leathery notes throughout not unpleasant but missing the dried fruit cocoa profile mentioned in other reviews. Seems I may have been unlucky and probably would explore other sticks from the brand. Didnt have that, give me more not wanting it to end feeling that I get from say a Alec Bradley Lineage or Nico puro. Not bad but for the money Id probably go for one of the above or asylum robusto which for me are a much more complex and interesting smoke.
Date Added: Monday 27 July, 2020
Oliva Serie V Belicoso Cigar - 1 Single
by Vincent
Nice looking cigar with no notable imperfections... wrapper had the odd vein or two. Unlit the cigar had that classic Nicaraguan deep earthy tobacco scent. Overall the flavour was good and pretty smooth but not particularly exciting or memorable... the wrapper gives the blend a pleasant but subtle Cuban-esque flavour when smoked. Draw and construction was spot on, although i did need to touch up the burn line several times.
Date Added: Sunday 26 July, 2020
I’m not an experienced cigar smoker and have been exploring Partagas and RyJ range. I took a punt on this based on reviews. It really wasn’t to my taste. Very bitter throughout despite immaculate construction and burn. No sweet notes and not creamy at all. Not a good introduction to the New World cigars. Maybe I just don’t like cigars dominated by bitter mocha flavours.
Date Added: Wednesday 15 July, 2020
This is a light smoke, can retrohale the whole draw and it doesnÂ’t burn your sinuses. Great subtle flavour. I found the draw to be perfect. The only issue I had was the construction. It was burning at a 45 degree angle but no matter how often I tried it would just not correct. IÂ’m gonna try another and if it burns right I will get a box. Keep them for morning smokes. I will give it 5 stars as the uneven burn could have been the product of an uneven light. I was being nagged at the time!
Date Added: Saturday 11 July, 2020
For a Madura robusto this was actually a decidedly mild and easygoing smoke. Leathery and spicy at first, but as it developed more complex flavours were evident and it became much sweeter with notes of baked cookie, coffee and cedar. Altogether a pleasant 45-50 minute Saturday afternoon treat. It was a nice addition as the mystery cigar in the May subscription box which I would definitely consider buying more of and I can certainly recommend it as a good all round value for money cigar.
