Reviews
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: Sunday 17 June, 2018
Nice cigar, looks great. Mild sweet and spicy flavour with an earthy undertone. Took me some time to smoke. Only problem is that it went out a couple of times but other than that is perfect
Date Added: Saturday 16 June, 2018
I didnt think there was all that much pepper at all in this. The flavour was great though, very savoury, pairs well with bits of dark chocolate. The flavour actually reminded me of a sour cabbage stew and buttered toast, probably the sour and crispy toast notes.
The only reason this cigar gets a 4/5 is because of the uneven burn, with that said Ill probably have to try a few more as this really suited my palette.
Date Added: Saturday 16 June, 2018
Disgusting cigar, took a while to light and when it did it was a terrible taste. Bitter, earthy taste throughout it. Smoked it expecting it to change but only got worse, very disappointed.
Date Added: Saturday 16 June, 2018
Originally purchased this from the main shop in Liverpool as recommend by Evan.Very tasty enjoyable smoke.
With this in mind I ordered a further two more online along with a few other cigars. After receiving I noticed some green discolouration on one of the cigars. After emailing Liam (with images attached, including humidor readings which were fine) I was advised that this was just superficial and would not affect the overall experience of the smoke.
Unfortunately in my opinion the smoke for some reason was very different. The burn was not even at all, the cigar needed constant re-lighting, and the drag seemed poor. Now I don’t claim to be any sort of expert, however I have smoked a fair few cigars. This was definitely one of the worst.
Still tempted to try another No5 but perhaps from another supplier, although I will still purchase from here unless the issues Im having continue.
Date Added: Saturday 16 June, 2018
Main outer leaf unravelled and had to relight multiple times; it also canoed down one side. I just wanted to look like Che Guevara but I ended up looking like a prick.
