Oliva Serie V vs. Savinelli Spec Selec 2005

[Rev]

Had a cigar rep come through the lounge and talk about some really interesting history about Nicaraguan cigars. He mentioned the Savinelli brand (which I was only familiar as a leader in pipes) has a really good cigar line. He went on to further explain how the Savinelli Special Selection 2005 was the original blend for the Oliva Serie V. I decided to smoke them side by side for a comparison:

Oliva Serie V Double Robusto: Nice construction, even burn and perfect draw.

Savinelli SS 2005: Nice construction, even burn but fairly tight draw.

Overall very similar flavor notes of leather, nutmeg, very light white pepper and hints of vanilla bean. However the Savinelli had distinct pungent floral notes similar to persimmon or maybe even dried hibiscus flowers. Very pleasing and markedly different than the Oliva V.

I like the V line and would highly recommend those that also enjoy this smoke to give the Savinelli a try and share thoughts.

 

[Fourtotheflush]

Do you smoke them side by side at the same time or one after the other?

 

[Jadawin]

I really like the V line but havent liked any of the Savinelli cigars ive smoked.

 

[Clint]

Do you smoke them side by side at the same time or one after the other?

I was thinking the same thing....

 

[elderboy02]

I liked the Savanelli Special Selection. They are made by Oliva.

 

[W.B.]

Enjoy them both! Haven't had a 2005 in a bit,but I like the side by side idea.

 

[elderboy02]

Disregard my previous post. I was thinking of the Savanelli Liga Especial.

 

[Dread]

Its been a while since Ive had a Savinelli and I recall not really enjoying them at all. Perhaps a revisit is in order especially if the special selection is similar to the V.

 

[SkinsFanLarry]

I thought the Serie V was a much better cigar than "any" Savinelli I have ever smoked and personally found no comparisions between the two.

 

[Zen Cigar Man]

I thought the Serie V was a much better cigar than "any" Savinelli I have ever smoked and personally found no comparisions between the two.

Second that.

 

[ciggy]

I thought the Serie V was a much better cigar than "any" Savinelli I have ever smoked and personally found no comparisions between the two.

3'rd that! But thanks for your review!

 

[Fafhrd]

The Oliva Serie V is a smoke I keep coming back to. All the vitolas are good. Loving lanceros recently.

 

[Rev]

Do you smoke them side by side at the same time or one after the other?

I smoked them side by side.

 

[trader1974]

My dad always picks up a smoke or two whenver he is out of town and finds a cigar shop. Not long ago he brought a couple back and one was the Savinelli 2005. Not having tried it I didn't know what to expect. The smell did seem familiar though. It had a sort of raisiny smell that reminded me of the Serie V, which I have been a big fan of for quite some time. After smoking the Savinelli I found it to be very similar to the V. Enough so that I did a little research and was not exactly surprised when I found the Oliva connection.