Oliva Serie V Maduro Especial 2009 Torpedo

[seegarfan]

Scored a box of these from Nice Ash Cigars. Packaging has changed from the 2008 release - still 10 torps in the box but the box is larger to accommodate the dividers placed between each cigar. Very nice.

Sticker on the box says the total production is limited to 50,000 cigars.

Appearance: Cigar looks very similar to last year release. Very nice shaped Torpedo, 6.5 x 52. Wrapper is deep brown, somewhat splotchy, thick and toothy.

Pre -light taste after clipping has my anticipation up. Slight woody sweetness and good draw through the stick.

After lighting and settling in, big flavors of sweet chocolate dominate with lighter notes of wood and cream.
After about 1/4 of the way through I'm picking up some leather taste on the finish that compliments the wood nicely.

The ash is very light gray to almost white and holding tight until 1/2 through. The stick has required no touch ups from my lighter - has burned straight and true which is surprising considering the thickness of the wrapper. After about 1/2, I did reclip just a small amount to open the end up a little which is normal for me with Torpedos and Belicosos.

Now 3/4 into the stick and still the dominating flavor for me is that sweet-to semi sweet chocolate. I am now picking up some light spice too, still have leather and wood notes on the finish. This is just a very rich, well balanced cigar IMHO. I am really enjoying this smoke.

On to the finish, cigar has required no touch ups. Has smoked beautifully. I have loved the taste profile. I will have to pick up another box while they are still available.

Total smoking time - 1 hr 50 min. no relights.

I'm going to try to post some pics along with this if I can get them to work out right.

Thanks, Mark

[JohnnySmokestar]

Very nice review. I'm going to buy one of these myself this week. I hope I enjoy it as much as you did. I just smoked a My Father Le Bijou 1922 mini robusto. It was pretty darn good. Don't know if its worth the hype or price, I'll need to smoke a couple more to get an honest opinion.

-Smokestar

[dubels]

Wow I hope Thompsoncigars comes through with my box! All these great reviews are making my mouth water. Thanks for the review and pictures.

[dj1340]

Very nice review, thank you. Bought some but haven't tried them yet.

[rajuabju]

I have to say, one of the best reviews I've read. Thorough, insightful, and great quality pictures!

If you dont mind the question, how much did these set you back?

[holmes711]

Great review Mark! Keep them coming. Thanks.

[fuente~fuente]

Well.... You got me pumped to smoke mine!!!

Hope I like it as much as you did. May have to try to pick up a few more while I still can.

[seegarfan]

Originally Posted by rajuabju

I have to say, one of the best reviews I've read. Thorough, insightful, and great quality pictures!

If you dont mind the question, how much did these set you back?

Thanks for the nice comments. They were $85.50 plus $7.95 shipping. I checked yesterday ( Nice Ash Cigars) to try and get another box -too late they were all sold out. If you find some, I would not hesitate.

Mark

[McCleod]

Originally Posted by seegarfan

Thanks for the nice comments. They were $85.50 plus $7.95 shipping. I checked yesterday ( Nice Ash Cigars) to try and get another box -too late they were all sold out. If you find some, I would not hesitate.

Mark

I had to pay $110 for a box at local Tinderbox. Thompson Cigars had them backordered at $77, I think.

[suretolose]

sounds like it is up my alley, I got to get me some
Thanks.

[Rubix^3]

Oh man! Thanks for the review.
I was fortunate to find a box locally and split with a friend. Paid $90 +tx. I am gonna let them rest at least a couple weeks before sampling, but can't wait!

[RobustBrad]

Nice pick up mark. I'm looking to get my hands on a box of those also.

Cheers,
Brad

[Acesfull]

Slippery Rock Cigars, Online Cigar Store - Oliva Serie 'V' Maduro Torpedo 10-Sampler

this is where i got mine... i guess the guy doesnt know how to count because he threw in some extras when i purchased two boxes off of him.. one of which was the edge sumatra which isnt made anymore

[louistogie]

An awesome review!

[roughrider]

Thanks for the review.