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Oliva Serie G Maduro
Oliva Serie G Maduro is a medium strength cigar made in Nicaragua at Tabacalera Oliva de Nicaragua. It pairs Mexican San Andrés Maduro wrapper; Mexican binder; Nicaraguan filler. The catalog lists 4 sizes, from 4½ × 50 to 6½ × 52.
- Maker
- Oliva
- Wrapper
- Mexican San Andrés Maduro
- Binder
- Mexican
- Filler
- Nicaraguan
- Country
- Nicaragua
- Factory
- Tabacalera Oliva de Nicaragua
- Strength
- medium
- Sizes
- 4 · 4½ × 50 to 6½ × 52
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 Maduro uses a Mexican San Andrés Maduro wrapper. San Andrés wrappers from Mexico tend toward cocoa, earth, coffee and black pepper. 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: espresso, mezcal, or a dark rum.
- 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 Maduro taste like?
Oliva Serie G Maduro uses a Mexican San Andrés Maduro wrapper. San Andrés wrappers from Mexico tend toward cocoa, earth, coffee and black pepper. 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 Maduro?
Oliva Serie G Maduro is listed as medium strength. Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
Is Oliva Serie G Maduro 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 Serie G Maduro made?
Oliva Serie G Maduro is made in Nicaragua at Tabacalera Oliva de Nicaragua, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Oliva Serie G Maduro use?
Oliva Serie G Maduro uses a Mexican San Andrés Maduro wrapper over a Mexican binder, with Nicaraguan filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Oliva Serie G Maduro come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 4 sizes: Robusto (4½ × 50), Toro (6 × 50), Belicoso (5 × 52) and Torpedo (6½ × 52). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Oliva Serie G Maduro?
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 Maduro?
With a San Andrés wrapper, common pairings are espresso, mezcal, or a dark rum. 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 Maduro?
Cigars with a similar build include Crux Cigars Epicure Maduro, Joya de Nicaragua Joya Black and Nica Libre. They share San Andrés wrapper, medium strength, made in Nicaragua. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.