Oliva
Serie V Melanio
Oliva Serie V Melanio is a medium-full strength cigar made in Nicaragua at Tabacalera Oliva. It pairs Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper; Nicaraguan binder; Nicaraguan filler. It comes in one listed size, 6½ × 52.
- Maker
- Oliva
- Wrapper
- Ecuadorian Sumatra
- Binder
- Nicaraguan
- Filler
- Nicaraguan
- Country
- Nicaragua
- Factory
- Tabacalera Oliva
- Strength
- medium-full
- Sizes
- 1 · 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 V Melanio uses an Ecuadorian 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 h 5 min to 1 h 40 min for a 6.5-inch size.
- When: Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
- 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
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What does Oliva Serie V Melanio taste like?
Oliva Serie V Melanio uses an Ecuadorian 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 Serie V Melanio?
Oliva Serie V Melanio is listed as medium-full strength. Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
Is Oliva Serie V Melanio 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 Melanio made?
Oliva Serie V Melanio is made in Nicaragua at Tabacalera Oliva, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Oliva Serie V Melanio use?
Oliva Serie V Melanio uses an Ecuadorian 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 Serie V Melanio come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 1 size: Figurado (6½ × 52). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Oliva Serie V Melanio?
For a 6.5-inch size, plan on about 1 h 5 min to 1 h 40 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 Melanio?
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 Serie V Melanio?
Cigars with a similar build include Drew Estate Undercrown Sun Grown, Crowned Heads Four Kicks and Nat Sherman Panamericana. They share Sumatra wrapper, medium-full strength, made in Nicaragua. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.