Reviews
Date Added: Wednesday 26 September, 2012
Wow, iv had cuban cigars that taste no where close as good as this, i got lashings of coco and chocolate all the way down in full body, was like having a milk shake, fantastic! Well done oliva, this is now my no1 cigar as yet! Need i say more.
Date Added: Thursday 18 July, 2019
Although I do enjoy smoking Cuban cigars more so than new world cigars, this one is definitely a great exception. The flavours are beautiful and the complexity is definitely there. Its not the largest cigar from Oliva but for one reason or another, this cigar seems to almost always last me a pretty good amount of time to smoke. TI thoroughly enjoy this smoke and highly recommend it.
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: Tuesday 26 March, 2019
Oliva Serie V Belicoso Cigar - 1 Single
by Gregory
Beautiful from start to finish.
Im not an everyday smoker, maybe one a week two if im being naughty, so its always good to have a smoke that is good from start to finish.
The beauty had a lovely even burn throughout, produced a lovely amount of smoke without being too much, the flavours were subtle and enjoyable. I enjoyed it with a nice coffee, but would pair nicely with a good whiskey of your choice. Maybe a Bowmore No. 1, or Jura Seven barrels.
Lastest around 45 minutes with a leisurely drag, long enough for my wife to come looking for me in the shed
My only complaints are it had to end and I only bought the one.
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
Date Added: Thursday 31 October, 2019
The first one of these I smoked was a bit rubbish. The draw was tight and it didnt want to stay lit no matter how much I puffed on it. However it was such a beautiful looking cigar and it tasted great so I gave it another try and Im glad I did. The next one burned perfectly. Predominately mocha flavours and smokes cool to the very end.
