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Oliva Flor de Oliva Corojo
Oliva Flor de Oliva Corojo is a medium strength cigar made in Nicaragua. It pairs Ecuadorian Corojo wrapper; Nicaraguan binder; Nicaraguan filler. The catalog lists 2 sizes, from 5 × 50 to 6 × 50.
- Maker
- Oliva
- Wrapper
- Ecuadorian Corojo
- Binder
- Nicaraguan
- Filler
- Nicaraguan
- Country
- Nicaragua
- Strength
- medium
- Sizes
- 2 · 5 × 50 to 6 × 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 Corojo uses an Ecuadorian Corojo wrapper. Corojo wrappers tend toward red pepper, spice and a toasty, bready body. 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 hour to 1 h 30 min for a 6-inch size.
- When: Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
- Pair with: rye whiskey, a red wine, or black 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 Corojo taste like?
Oliva Flor de Oliva Corojo uses an Ecuadorian Corojo wrapper. Corojo wrappers tend toward red pepper, spice and a toasty, bready body. 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 Corojo?
Oliva Flor de Oliva Corojo is listed as medium strength. Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
Is Oliva Flor de Oliva Corojo 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 Corojo made?
Oliva Flor de Oliva Corojo is made in Nicaragua, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Oliva Flor de Oliva Corojo use?
Oliva Flor de Oliva Corojo uses an Ecuadorian Corojo 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 Corojo come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 2 sizes: Robusto (5 × 50) and Toro (6 × 50). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Oliva Flor de Oliva Corojo?
For a 6-inch size, plan on about 1 hour to 1 h 30 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 Corojo?
With a corojo wrapper, common pairings are rye whiskey, a red wine, or black 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 Corojo?
Cigars with a similar build include 1502 Emerald, Fonseca (My Father) Fonseca and Old Henry Original. They share corojo wrapper, medium strength, made in Nicaragua. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.