Oliva Master Blends 2 Torpedo Review

[Puro.Esq.]

I recently picked up a 5 pack of these hard to find smokes . . . well at least they are hard for me to find. I enjoyed the few MB 1's that I had last year so I thought I would give these a try.

Pre-Light

Beautiful wrapper, smooth and silky, the color of coffee and cream. Nice mellow aroma. Beautiful band and the characteristic laser etched logo. Nice and firm to the touch. I clipped it and the draw was firm but not tight.

Smoking Characteristics

Initial puffs were tasty. I generally prefer maduros but this cigar, while not strong flavored or overpowering in strength had nice flavors. Slightly nutty, and leathery an generally a nice mellow flavor. The ash was impeccable and only because I do not like a long ash I had to work at tappin it off when it reached an inch or so. About half-way through the flavors deepened and became a bit richer and more pronounced but still not overpowering. At about 3/4 through the draw tightened up so I clipped a bit more off (I did not clip iit very deep at first) and it opened up beautifully. Throughout this cigar produced nice rich flavorful smoke.

Overall Impression

A vey nice cigar for a change from the maduros I generally smoke. Other than being a bit on the mild side I cannot say anything bad about this cigar. If you like mild to medium cigars with nice flavor this is a good choice. On a CA rating scale I would give this smoke a very respectable 89.

[TypeO-]

Have you had anything from the Ole lineup? I picked up a few Ole Classic sticks based on CA's high rating. I wasn't impressed with the Ole. It was a bit on the mild side. I don't like to rule out mfr. based on one cigar and would be willing to give them another chance.

[Roger Miller"]

I think the OMB line, both the I and II's, are some of the best NC cigars made today. They are rich and velvety;a power house of flavor, while keeping the nicotine moderate and without any harshness. I just love 'em.

Excellent review -- thanks.

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[Cigar Hound]

Sounds like a great cigar. I enjoy a fuller bodied smoke, but also really like the "O" Classic. How would you say the new MB II compared to the O Classic?
Great review by the way. Made me want to try it as soon as I can find it.

[Puro.Esq.]

Unfortunately I cannto answer the two previous questions regarding the "O" since I have not had this line yet. However I have the "O" Bold in my humi right now awating the right time to lite it up.

[Roger Miller"]

Originally Posted by Cigar Hound

Sounds like a great cigar. I enjoy a fuller bodied smoke, but also really like the "O" Classic. How would you say the new MB II compared to the O Classic?
Great review by the way. Made me want to try it as soon as I can find it.

Much richer in flavor, fuller and more rounded in body, a bit less strong in nicotine. The classic is a touch on the harsh side and quite one dimensional in flavor as compared to the OMB.

Just my opinion based on my experience.

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[palm55]

Very nice review! Sounds like something I'd like to add to my stash!

I, too, favor the maduros... But a good-tasting natural or claro is a nice change-of-pace.

[Miami]

Sorry for not posting more but work is grazy. I have smoked them both and like the 2 much better. I do have almost a full box of the OMB 1 along the the box it self. I might be looking for a trade soon.

[kvm]

I picked up some MBII robustos a while back. Great smokes. I would like to try the MBI to see how they compare. Like Puro I have a couple of "O" bold in my humi but have yet to try them.

[bigALemos]

sweet, i really want to find some and try em, but none of the stores that are within a hundred mile radious of my house has got any in yet!!!! it's really starting to bug me!

[Miami]

KVM and others who have not tried the OMB 1 in order to show good faith I am willing to send two (robusto size). If you like them we can work on a trade.

I will also post later in the trade area. Send me a pm. Thanks Dan.

[Roger Miller"]

Originally Posted by bigALemos

sweet, i really want to find some and try em, but none of the stores that are within a hundred mile radious of my house has got any in yet!!!! it's really starting to bug me!

Uncle Mikey sells 5 packs

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[Ivory Tower]

Great review, Esq. I've never had one, but sounds good enough.

[Danimal]

I was not impressed by the one I had a few months back (Robusto). I bought the Torpedo and will let it sit for awhile before picking it up as people have told me some age on the MBI helped quite a bit.

[zamco17]

I smoked this last night and i fell in love. Thankfully both of my B&Ms have em so im gonna load up on these bad boys. Beside padron principe this is my new favorite smoke.