My first Oliva

[RoundersRob]

After reading through some posts from others about this brand I decided to get one and try it out.

This is the Series V Torpedo.

Burn is fairly even and the draw is quite nice. You do have to stay on top of it if you don't want to relight it though. It certainly would go out of left unattended for a couple mins.

Seems almost on the mild side compare to the Punch (NC) I had a couple days ago.

Quite nice. I'll certainly try some of their other cigars.

 

[StocktonJohn]

The V is a good smoke. The double robusto is my personal favorite.

 

[RoundersRob]

So that I have a point of reference, where is the V in the scale of mild -> heavy?

 

[L8A]

Oliva makes some pretty good stuff. The V's are great and I really like the Master Blend releases as well.

 

[L8A]

So that I have a point of reference, where is the V in the scale of mild -> heavy?

Heavy

 

[cornhusker85]

I've always been a fan of Oliva's V series.

 

[javajunkie]

Heavy

qualify but agree: oliva makes heavy but balanced cigars. if balance is kept, you can smoke an asskicker that actually doesn't kick your ass!

oh, and if you liked, buy some of the current v maduro '11's. not a huge investment, but they are great!

 

[RoundersRob]

Heavy

Interesting. I usually associate heaviness with a bitterness or a stronger lingering aftertaste, which I don't really get from this smoke.

 

[SkinsFanLarry]

qualify but agree: oliva makes heavy but balanced cigars. if balance is kept, you can smoke an asskicker that actually doesn't kick your ass!

oh, and if you liked, buy some of the current v maduro '11's. not a huge investment, but they are great!

I 2nd that suggestion/recommendation! :thumbsup:

 

[L8A]

Interesting. I usually associate heaviness with a bitterness or a stronger lingering aftertaste, which I don't really get from this smoke.

Not at all what I was after with heavy. Full Bodied is a better description.

 

[sean]

qualify but agree: oliva makes heavy but balanced cigars. if balance is kept, you can smoke an asskicker that actually doesn't kick your ass!

Love the V. Tried the double Toro last night, and confirmed the fact that I prefer the 54 rings - Double Robusto & Belicoso. Next, I want to get my hands on a Lancero for comparison.

 

[Fourtotheflush]

Idk I've never considered the oliva V mild!

Def more med/full in my book.

And ditto if you like the V you will love the V maduro!

 

[Mr.Erskine]

I'm a huge fan of the V in all of its forms. It's my stand-by when I just don't know what I really want to smoke, and it never lets me down.

 

[Tobacco Giant]

I like the V a lot, I bought a box last summer, but I never really got into the other lines.

 

[ciano]

The V double robusto Tubo. That cigar is real good!

Oh and the 4 as well

 

[Ahmed]

V and Masters Blend are very good smokes. Try the Figurados they rocks

 

[heavyd]

oh, and if you liked, buy some of the current v maduro '11's. not a huge investment, but they are great!

I agree. You can get a nice box of 10 for $80. It's a toro size this year, and they stayed with the Mexican wrapper, but they are a value at $8, imo.

 

[HafaDaiBoi]

The V has always been a favorite. The Maduro Lancero is my favorite of their vitolas.

 

[veeref]

After reading through some posts from others about this brand I decided to get one and try it out.

This is the Series V Torpedo.

Burn is fairly even and the draw is quite nice. You do have to stay on top of it if you don't want to relight it though. It certainly would go out of left unattended for a couple mins.

Seems almost on the mild side compare to the Punch (NC) I had a couple days ago.

Quite nice. I'll certainly try some of their other cigars.

If you would like a milder cigar that goes well with a cup of coffee in the morning, I would try their Connecticut Reserve. Their Serie O is okay, and their G in both wrappers is a little harsh IMO.