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Oliva Flor de Oliva
Oliva Flor de Oliva is a medium strength cigar made in Nicaragua at Tabacalera Oliva de Nicaragua. It pairs Sumatra-seed wrapper; Nicaraguan binder; Nicaraguan filler. The catalog lists 4 sizes, from 5 × 50 to 7 × 50.
- Maker
- Oliva
- Wrapper
- Sumatra-seed
- Binder
- Nicaraguan
- Filler
- Nicaraguan
- Country
- Nicaragua
- Factory
- Tabacalera Oliva de Nicaragua
- Strength
- medium
- Sizes
- 4 · 5 × 50 to 7 × 50
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsOliva Flor de Oliva uses a Sumatra-seed wrapper. Sumatra wrappers tend toward earth, cinnamon and a mild sweetness. That is the leaf's general character, not a tasting note for this cigar.
How to smoke it
rules of thumb- Time: plan on about 1 h 5 min to 1 h 40 min for a 6.5-inch size.
- When: Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
- Pair with: cognac, a brown ale, or coffee.
- Pace: about a puff a minute keeps it cool and lets the flavors change from third to third. Do not inhale.
- Before lighting: cut just above the cap line, toast the foot evenly, and take a cold draw to check it.
Sizes
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What does Oliva Flor de Oliva taste like?
Oliva Flor de Oliva uses a Sumatra-seed wrapper. Sumatra wrappers tend toward earth, cinnamon and a mild sweetness. That is the leaf's general character, not a tasting note for this cigar; log a smoke in CigarMind to record your own.
How strong is Oliva Flor de Oliva?
Oliva Flor de Oliva is listed as medium strength. Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
Is Oliva Flor de Oliva good for beginners?
Usually, yes. Medium strength is manageable for most newer smokers who smoke slowly after eating. Smoke it slowly, a puff a minute or so, and do not inhale.
Where is Oliva Flor de Oliva made?
Oliva Flor de Oliva is made in Nicaragua at Tabacalera Oliva de Nicaragua, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Oliva Flor de Oliva use?
Oliva Flor de Oliva uses a Sumatra-seed wrapper over a Nicaraguan binder, with Nicaraguan filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Oliva Flor de Oliva come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 4 sizes: Robusto (5 × 50), Toro (6 × 50), Churchill (7 × 50) and Torpedo (6½ × 52). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Oliva Flor de Oliva?
For a 6.5-inch size, plan on about 1 h 5 min to 1 h 40 min. That is a rule of thumb of 10 to 15 minutes per inch at a relaxed pace, a puff about once a minute.
What drink goes with Oliva Flor de Oliva?
With a Sumatra wrapper, common pairings are cognac, a brown ale, or coffee. Match the drink's weight to the cigar's: lighter drinks for milder cigars, darker spirits for fuller ones.
What cigars are similar to Oliva Flor de Oliva?
Cigars with a similar build include La Palina 1948, José Martí and Brick House Habano. They share Sumatra wrapper, medium strength, made in Nicaragua, same factory. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.