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Oliva Master Blends 1

Oliva Master Blends 1 is a medium strength cigar made in Nicaragua. It pairs Indonesian Sumatra wrapper; Nicaraguan binder; Nicaraguan filler. The catalog lists 2 sizes, from 5 × 50 to 6 × 50.

Maker
Oliva
Wrapper
Indonesian Sumatra
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 brings

Oliva Master Blends 1 uses an Indonesian Sumatra 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 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: 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

2 in the catalog

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Oliva Master Blends 1 questions

What does Oliva Master Blends 1 taste like?

Oliva Master Blends 1 uses an Indonesian Sumatra 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 Master Blends 1?

Oliva Master Blends 1 is listed as medium strength. Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.

Is Oliva Master Blends 1 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 Master Blends 1 made?

Oliva Master Blends 1 is made in Nicaragua, according to manufacturer and trade sources.

What wrapper does Oliva Master Blends 1 use?

Oliva Master Blends 1 uses an Indonesian Sumatra 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 Master Blends 1 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 Master Blends 1?

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 Master Blends 1?

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 Master Blends 1?

Cigars with a similar build include José Martí, Brick House Habano and Quorum Classic. They share Sumatra wrapper, medium strength, made in Nicaragua. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.