Reviews
Date Added: Friday 16 November, 2018
Oliva Serie O Robusto Cigar - 1 Single
by Sabato
Pretty darn good! The first third was a little challenging with the burn but the flavours were nice...coffee and some earthy notes...no peppery bitterness at all. The smoke out put for me was very disappointing but I like thick cream smoke. The second third that all changed with an even burn and thicker, smoother smoke output. Coffee remains the main feature with dark chocolate coming through. Some very subtle spices on the finish which linger for only a moment. The final third had more coffee, some woody tones and some bready flavours. Very enjoyable, not as good as the V but up there...I could buy a box quite happily. Any time of day smoke. Not too light, not to heavy. Lasted only 40mins but I can’t complain.
Date Added: Sunday 11 November, 2018
Oliva Serie V Belicoso Cigar - 1 Single
by Sabato
My word, what a cigar! First 1/4 of the first third was a little peppery but then it calms down nicely. Great smoke output very nice. The second third is where this cigar came alive for me. Subtle dark chocolate and some pepper with a nice floral finish. The final third is more powerful but not bitter in anyway. I could have smoked this down to the end. The burn was nice and even throughout with the ash holding on well into the second third! The drew was a little tight but was still easy enough to pull. It took about 50mins to smoke but I must say I probably smoked it a little quick as I found it rather moreish Very very nice cigar. I could easily and probably will buy a box of these. A good one to give to friends who appreciate cigars but dont want their heads blown off. Im glad I bought 3 of these!
Date Added: Monday 03 September, 2018
Enjoyed it but very mild and not a lot to keep me interested ... maybe a good morning smoke .. not an after dinner cigar.
Date Added: Monday 13 August, 2018
Oliva Serie V Belicoso Cigar - 1 Single
by Richard
Beautiful flawless appearance and construction with a dark oily wrapper. Solid and well packed.Typical grassy light hay notes turning to chocolate, spices, coffee. A complex and very heady cigar that showed some class, but would benefit from some more ageing - hence 4*
Date Added: Wednesday 27 June, 2018
Tried this at a tasting at the Liverpool store.
What an amazing smoke. Mild to medium and a lovely smooth draw start to finish.
I sometimes struggle to really pick out the notes, but the spice definitely makes its presence felt throughout.
Lasted me a good 30-40mins.
Trying the Serie V next, but this will be a staple in my humidor. Well worthy of the Cigar of the Year 2014
Date Added: Sunday 17 June, 2018
For a relatively inexperienced cigar smoker this beautiful offering from Oliva is hard to fault. It is a striking looking cigar, dark and rich, with that fabulous oversized band. Toasts and lights with ease. The draw is absolutely perfect and the flavours are deep and complex. Mine started off fairly mild but ramped up in strength and depth of flavour in the second third. Construction was excellent, holding ash until the band with ease (and then it only dropped because of my own lack of care). The rest held until I was in danger of charring my finger tips, trying to enjoy every millimetre. The burn line was a little uneven, but never enough to need correcting. I am not qualified to give taste notes, but for me there was leather and chocolate with little hint of spice (which increased in the final third). Zero bitterness and very little pepper. Smooth, rich and creamy, with a delicate sweetness on the inhale.
I just wish it had a slower burn in order that I could have enjoy it for longer. Chosen as an indulgent Fathers Day treat, enjoyed after a roast beef dinner, outside with a rum
