Hold the press! Oliva Serie G Maduro Torpedo Review

[s15driftking]

[SIZE=3]Hold the press.... the square press![/SIZE]
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[SIZE=3]Brand: Oliva[/SIZE]
[SIZE=3]Build: Serie G[/SIZE]
[SIZE=3]Size: 6x52 sq. press torpedo[/SIZE]
[SIZE=3]Price: 5.00[/SIZE]
[SIZE=3]Drink: Mt.Dewski[/SIZE]
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[SIZE=3]I was at a local B&M on the north side of Columbus. A friendly guy came up to me and noted how wonderful this cigar was. He was the same guy who talked highly of the nub. I let the cigar sit in my humi for about 4 weeks and I pulled it out tonight for a little after-work treat.[/SIZE]
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[SIZE=3]Let’s talk anatomy:[/SIZE]
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[SIZE=3]What a tight square press little body on this dark skinned beauty. Such nice 90 degree angles. And a sheen on that dark oily wrapper.[/SIZE]
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[SIZE=3]Foot style:[/SIZE]
[SIZE=3]Very nicely constructed. A definite A+ on the form, it narrows a bit near the foot. Almost like a perfecto.[/SIZE]
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[SIZE=3]A nice snip of the point:[/SIZE]
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[SIZE=3]First light, so tight:[/SIZE]
[SIZE=3]But not too tight, just right,. The aroma is wonderful. The start tastes of chocolate, a deep chocolate. The body is medium, it could be from some of the recent stogies I’ve smoked, Its very pleasant and hard to put down. [/SIZE]
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[SIZE=3]Working it in:[/SIZE]
[SIZE=3]The cigar is a bit spicey and very smooth. The quality is there. The draw is perfect, a little warm, and a little loose but not bad. The flavor is that in which I have come to expect with the Oliva G. You really cant beat the oliva family cigars for the price point![/SIZE]
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[s15driftking]

Points to value:
Every time I draw the cigar I get a satisfying amount of smoke. It really keeps you where you want to be with the white lofty clouds.



Halfway home:
Rounding the bend, I had the 2.5 inch ash still on the cigar, it kept the ember nice and toasty, and it kept the flavor a little milder than expected as well as keep the cigar a little less hot. The flavor is awesome, so leathery, cedary, and the chocolate sense has gone away in favor of these other palette teasers.



Making rounds… not this cigar:
I love the ergonomics of this cigar, it feels good to hold. The sixe is perfect and the cigars form and draw have been consistent all night!




The end:
The flavor is rich, ever since the ash dropped. The chocolate sense is back, but its muted, and covered by a cedary overtone. I have enjoyed this stick, and for the value you cannot beat it.




CLIFFS:
1. construction is unmatched
2. flavor is ever changing
3. the cigar never burnt too hot
4. the ending was the most exciting part

[variable]

Wow! Thanks for the super review and pix!

I've never had the torpedo yet, but I'ma gonna go find me one now.

[MrMoJoe]

Nice review - unbelievable flavor and quality for the price on all the Olivas.

[Ratters]

Yep, great smoke. Got a box of those myself, awesome for the price.

[Texan in Mexico]

Very nice review - that square is great!

[scottw]

Great review and pics, this is an awesome stick especially for the price.

[totallytentative]

I've got one of these lying in wait, and it almost looks as yummy in real-life. These sound great, thanks for the great pics and review.

[s15driftking]

Originally Posted by Texan in Mexico

Very nice review - that square is great!

i know, it was perfectly square

[gary106334]

Nice review. Oliva makes good cigars.

[Ratters]

Well, this thread has inspired me, so I pulled out an Oliva G torpedo. Lovely dark wrapper with glistening specks of oils. Started out super smooth. About the halfway point I noticed some bitterness I rarely associate with these cigars. Look down and see black ooz coming from the head. First time I've ever seen tar like this in person. Luckily a couple snips of the Palio seems to have alleviated most of it. Man these are a nice cigar.

[s15driftking]

wow, thats very odd, explicae on the tar?

[ksibew]

What a great review! It is a very good cigar. If you have not had one, you must try it..

[Ratters]

Originally Posted by s15driftking

wow, thats very odd, explicae on the tar?

No idea. Never had tar with one of these before.

[dwhitacre]

[SIZE="4"]Very nice review(s)!!!

These are one of my favorites!!![/SIZE]