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Oliva Serie O
Oliva Serie O is a medium strength cigar made in Nicaragua at Tabacalera Oliva de Nicaragua. It pairs Nicaraguan Habano sun-grown (Cuban-seed) wrapper; Nicaraguan binder; Nicaraguan filler. The catalog lists 8 sizes, from 5 × 43 to 7 × 50.
- Maker
- Oliva
- Wrapper
- Nicaraguan Habano sun-grown (Cuban-seed)
- Binder
- Nicaraguan
- Filler
- Nicaraguan
- Country
- Nicaragua
- Factory
- Tabacalera Oliva de Nicaragua
- Strength
- medium
- Sizes
- 8 · 5 × 43 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 O uses a Nicaraguan Habano sun-grown (Cuban-seed) wrapper. Habano-seed wrappers tend toward pepper, cedar, leather and baking spice. 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: bourbon, rye whiskey, or a 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 Serie O taste like?
Oliva Serie O uses a Nicaraguan Habano sun-grown (Cuban-seed) wrapper. Habano-seed wrappers tend toward pepper, cedar, leather and baking spice. 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 O?
Oliva Serie O is listed as medium strength. Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
Is Oliva Serie O 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 O made?
Oliva Serie O is made in Nicaragua at Tabacalera Oliva de Nicaragua, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Oliva Serie O use?
Oliva Serie O uses a Nicaraguan Habano sun-grown (Cuban-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 Serie O come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 8 sizes: Number 4 (5 × 43), Corona (6 × 46), Robusto (5 × 50), Toro (6 × 50), Churchill (7 × 50), Torpedo (6½ × 52), Perfecto (5 × 55) and Double Toro (6 × 60). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Oliva Serie O?
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 O?
With a habano wrapper, common pairings are bourbon, rye whiskey, or a 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 Serie O?
Cigars with a similar build include Espinosa Habano, Tatuaje El Triunfador and 7-20-4 1874 Series. They share habano wrapper, medium strength, made in Nicaragua. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.