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After last week’s Studio Tobac Tour photoshoot, we are continuing with Oliva bandwagon and bringing a limited production – Olive Serie V No4. This specimen is unfortunately limited to the European market and US B&M cigar shops which are part of The Tobacconists’ Association of America – a trade organization established in 1968 by visionary retail tobacconists. Future and broader availability of this size was one of the topics I discussed with Dave Wagner – Oliva’s VP of Sales. Although I wasn’t able to nail this one down, I walked away from this conversation with a feeling that availability is certainly not out of the question. Let’s keep our fingers crossed.
I have a soft spot when it comes to Oliva cigars. I have smoked through tons of Os, Gs, Vs and Connecticut but my favorite has to be 2008 Oliva Serie V Maduro Especial. Clearly, V No4 had a high expectation. Thankfully it didn’t disappoint. The format of the cigar was simply brilliant. If you are in a pinch and in need of a quick smoke, this slightly thicker Petite Corona is a godsend. In flavor department, as one would expect from Serie V, we are talking about spice, woodiness, and nuttiness mixed with some chocolaty hints. From ash/burn perspective, more accolades. Light grey ash with relatively sharp burn line.
I was able to lay my hands on few samples few weeks ago due to generosity of a fellow cigar smoker. Fortunately I was able to track down a box of Oliva Serie V No4 this week and I’m happy to say that it is in route as I type this review. If you can locate a TAA shop in your neighborhood, give them a call. You will not be disappointed. My fellow cigar smokers – Walt from StogieReview and Steve from SmokingStogie were as equally pleased as I was.
Country of Origin: Nicaragua
Wrapper: Nicaragua Habano Sun Grown
Binder: Nicaragua
Filler: Nicaragua
Length: 5″
Ring: 43
Construction > Great
Burn > Great
Enjoy > Absolutely !
Recommend > Absolutely !
Buy > Box Worthy !
#1 by Danny on May 25, 2011 - 11:39 am
These look great. Pity they aren’t full production.
#2 by Charlie on May 25, 2011 - 2:24 pm
Another nice entry!
I’m going to have to hunt down a 5er of these.
(swingerofbirches / TCFRay)
#3 by admin on June 2, 2011 - 10:34 pm
Charlie,
Let me know if you are having problems finding this cigar. I might be able to help.
#4 by Dalamscius on May 27, 2011 - 10:13 am
More nice shots Jay! Olivas some great smokes and they stick to what they know with their core lines. I like that about them. Wrappers look awesome on these things! Keep up the good work brother!
#5 by admin on June 2, 2011 - 10:35 pm
Thanks, Daniel !
Agree. I can always go back, smoke either V, G, O, C and enjoy the experience. I have never smoked bad Oliva.
#6 by Jeff Senske on May 30, 2011 - 11:27 pm
Oliva serie G is an all time “daily smoke” favorite. It pairs especially well with coffee. Too bad i will likely never sample this rarity- but thanks for tye great shots and review, Jay.
#7 by admin on June 2, 2011 - 10:37 pm
Thanks, Jeff !
We may need to rectify the issue of you not being able to sample that rarity ;)