flor de oliva

[hdroadglide]

so i got one of these in a bomb. i've read that some of you all think these are pretty good, so thought i'd burn it today. when i first put it in my mouth it was as sweet as a swisher! strange. but as it smoked it was truly enjoyable. i know these are a pretty cheap stick and i see they are several places online. anyone who smokes these regularly, where do you get the best deal on them? any help appreciated.

 

[Poriggity]

Prices on these seem to be just about the same across the board. I haven't bought any in a while, but last time I checked, I think you could get them at CI and at Famous.
Scott

 

[Proud Bear]

Interesting that you found it sweet. I can't say I've had one that has been sweet...

Which one did you smoke?

Bear

 

[hdroadglide]

no idea what it was. first one i've smoked. it was like it was dipped in sugar!

 

[SkinsFanLarry]

Here's the cheapest I have found them....

http://duquecigars.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=288&zenid=2b1d3b2084cd8361976ff612a45bc848

Bob, not all of the original Oliva Bundle cigars have that sweet taste.

You have a 100% Nic in Nattie and Maddie, a Gold, which is the Nattie with Connecticut wrapper, and I believe they still have a corojo wrapper bundle too.

 

[kmckinn3]

I think I might grab a bundle from there Larry. Thanks for the link.

To add to Bob's question... are there any favored vitolas?

 

[kmckinn3]

from a review:
"Taste-wise, the Flor de Oliva is extremely complex for a cigar of its price. It’s earthy, cedary and tangy. One warning, however: the cigars seem to be dipped in some sweet substance before they’re shrink-wrapped. (If any of you can figure out what it is, I’ll give you a shiny new nickel.) It’s not overpowering, and there’s not too much of it. Personally, I think it actually adds a layer of complexity, but I certainly didn’t expect this when I bought the damn things. If you don’t like your smokes a touch sweet, I’d think about staying away; however, I sure as hell think it’s worth a test drive."

http://www.cigarjack.net/2008/01/03/flor-de-oliva-cigar-review/

 

[ciggy]

They really are a go to cigar on a budget. I found Famous Auctions to be the best bet!!

 

[dlavallee]

Bob,

I have about a dozen of the FDO Maduro robustos and a dozen of the Natural torpedos. I would be more than willing to send you a half dozen of so of each if you want, for nothing. Just shoot me a PM!

Dan

 

[Sin]

Enjoyable bundle cigars; they're a great bang for the buck! Thanks Larry for the link.

 

[Stew]

I love the regular line and Really want to try the Maduro. Anyone have any experience with the maduros?

 

[jakeemtrn]

I have found them rather cheap on the devil site.

 

[fatdog]

Ya the sweetness is like the end being dipped in sugar. But I believe my pop used to get them from ci. Seemed to be alot cheaper than any B&M around. I have smoked the maduro they are all good "every day" or budget smokes.

 

[tedp]

I thought the Panatelas were the only "dipped" Volta

 

[Electric Sheep]

I've bought them from CI and Famous. usually just go with whomever is cheaper when I need to order some...and yeah the flavored sweetness is only on the Sumatra wrapper, but it is VERY light and disappears within a minute or two; the maduro and corojo don't have the added sweetness.

 

[Virtuoso]

I have heard a lot about these but have never had one. The maduros look good. I remember I have seen some HUGE ones.. I believe either 8 or 10 inches long or something crazy.

I thought I read that one version had a sweetened tip (the natural possibly?).

 

[kmckinn3]

Yea they have giants that are 10 x 66 for about $3.50 a piece. Always wanted to grab a couple to gift as jokes.

 

[lafayettelauren]

I'm smoking one of these now and I'm also getting a little bit of a sweet taste too. This cigar is burning a little fast but I'm definitely enjoying it.

 

[Virtuoso]

Yea they have giants that are 10 x 66 for about $3.50 a piece. Always wanted to grab a couple to gift as jokes.

That would be great to give as a gift as I do not know anyone that has that much time haha.

Wonder if that could've been the Lewinsky cigar? :bouncetau

 

[roughrider]

For the money, it's a good cigar.