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Oliva Serie G
Oliva Serie G is a mild-medium strength cigar made in Nicaragua at Tabacalera Oliva de Nicaragua. It pairs African Cameroon wrapper; Nicaraguan binder; Nicaraguan (Cuban-seed) filler. The catalog lists 8 sizes, from 3¾ × 48 to 7 × 50.
- Maker
- Oliva
- Wrapper
- African Cameroon
- Binder
- Nicaraguan
- Filler
- Nicaraguan (Cuban-seed)
- Country
- Nicaragua
- Factory
- Tabacalera Oliva de Nicaragua
- Strength
- mild-medium
- Sizes
- 8 · 3¾ × 48 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 Serie G uses an African Cameroon wrapper. Cameroon wrappers tend toward a toothy, sweet spice with notes of nuts and cedar. 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: Mild to medium: an easy daytime smoke and a gentle step up from a first cigar.
- Pair with: a single malt, cognac, or black tea.
- 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 Serie G taste like?
Oliva Serie G uses an African Cameroon wrapper. Cameroon wrappers tend toward a toothy, sweet spice with notes of nuts and cedar. 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 Serie G?
Oliva Serie G is listed as mild-medium strength. Mild to medium: an easy daytime smoke and a gentle step up from a first cigar.
Is Oliva Serie G good for beginners?
Yes. It is listed as mild to mild-medium, which is where most smokers start. Smoke it slowly, a puff a minute or so, and do not inhale.
Where is Oliva Serie G made?
Oliva Serie G is made in Nicaragua at Tabacalera Oliva de Nicaragua, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Oliva Serie G use?
Oliva Serie G uses an African Cameroon wrapper over a Nicaraguan binder, with Nicaraguan (Cuban-seed) filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Oliva Serie G come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 8 sizes: Special G (3¾ × 48), Robusto (4½ × 50), Toro (6 × 50), Churchill (7 × 50), Belicoso (5 × 52), Torpedo (6½ × 52), Double Robusto (5 × 54) and Figurado (6½ × 60). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Oliva Serie G?
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 Serie G?
With a Cameroon wrapper, common pairings are a single malt, cognac, or black tea. 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 Serie G?
Cigars with a similar build include Nub (Oliva) Nuance Double Roast (formerly Cafe Macchiato), El Mago Místico and CAO Cameroon. They share Cameroon wrapper, mild-medium strength, made in Nicaragua, same factory. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.