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Oliva Serie V
Oliva Serie V is a full strength cigar made in Nicaragua at Tabacalera Oliva de Nicaragua. It pairs Ecuadorian Habano sun-grown wrapper; Nicaraguan binder; Nicaraguan (Jalapa Valley ligero) filler. The catalog lists 8 sizes, from 5 × 43 to 7 × 52.
- Maker
- Oliva
- Wrapper
- Ecuadorian Habano sun-grown
- Binder
- Nicaraguan
- Filler
- Nicaraguan (Jalapa Valley ligero)
- Country
- Nicaragua
- Factory
- Tabacalera Oliva de Nicaragua
- Strength
- full
- Sizes
- 8 · 5 × 43 to 7 × 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 V uses an Ecuadorian Habano sun-grown 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: A full-strength cigar is best after a full meal and never on an empty stomach; keep water nearby and slow down if you feel the nicotine.
- 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 V taste like?
Oliva Serie V uses an Ecuadorian Habano sun-grown 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 V?
Oliva Serie V is listed as full strength. A full-strength cigar is best after a full meal and never on an empty stomach; keep water nearby and slow down if you feel the nicotine.
Is Oliva Serie V good for beginners?
It is a stronger cigar. Most newer smokers are better served starting milder and working up to it. Smoke it slowly, a puff a minute or so, and do not inhale.
Where is Oliva Serie V made?
Oliva Serie V is made in Nicaragua at Tabacalera Oliva de Nicaragua, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Oliva Serie V use?
Oliva Serie V uses an Ecuadorian Habano sun-grown wrapper over a Nicaraguan binder, with Nicaraguan (Jalapa Valley ligero) filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Oliva Serie V come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 8 sizes: Lancero (7 × 38), Serie V No. 4 (5 × 43), Churchill Extra (7 × 52), Belicoso (5 × 54), Double Robusto (5 × 54), Torpedo (6 × 56), Double Toro (6 × 60) and Figurado (6 × 60). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Oliva Serie V?
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 V?
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 V?
Cigars with a similar build include Cain (Oliva) Cain Habano, Tatuaje Cojonu and Padrón 1926 Serie. They share habano wrapper, full strength, made in Nicaragua, same factory. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.