OLIVA MASTER BLENDS 3

[SeaGarr]

Did a search - seems as though there hasn't been any talk of these in at least two years lol.

I had my first today:

Anyway - my experience with it left me a bit confused. These are Oliva's "Flagship Cigar." They retail at $10.00 and over. Now I am no Oliva whore, but I really like the "V" so I expected some awesomeness to greet me .

But somehow this stick just seemed a little lacking. It was leathery, even bordering on harsh at times to me. Strong too. I kept thinking this is going to blossom into something great - but it never really did.

Now I have only had the stick in my humi for about a month. I have quite a few more (cigar auctioneer sells em cheap) - but I think these really need a substantial sleep.

What's your take on these sticks?

 

[King Kill 33]

I really liked em when I started smoking. But my tastes have changed and now, not as much. Still a good cigar that can be found for a decent price.

More of a V and V Maduro fan myself.

 

[SeaGarr]

I really liked em when I started smoking. But my tastes have changed and now, not as much. Still a good cigar that can be found for a decent price.

More of a V and V Maduro fan myself.

Hey KK - tanks for your take. You ever rest any? Worth the effort?

 

[Master Shake]

These can be found on discount sites for prices that cost a fraction of MSRP pricing. I had a fiver when I started smoking and the first one I ever had was extremely good and had this caramely taste that I have never encountered before. It was sublime. However that was the only one that tasted that way and I was relatively let down by the rest. I kept thinking if I just let them sit a bit more they might come around, but I smoked the fiver over the course of a year and while they improved they never blew me away and I didnt need to buy another fiver. Ever. I find the V, V Maduro, and V Melanio to all be superior blends.

 

[King Kill 33]

Hey KK - tanks for your take. You ever rest any? Worth the effort?

I'm not sure. If interested in aging, Oliva would rank near the bottom of my list. I've had V Lanceros both fresh and with age and although they change a bit, it's not worth the effort imo.

 

[skyfoxsxer]

I also find that I like the Serie V line more than the Masters Blend. Not to say the MB3 is a bad smoke, its just a completely different profile any other Oliva that I have smoked. I got 8 or 9 left in my humi that I will try when summer hits.

 

[Sirspanksalot]

I had a torp mike bombed me and one robo from a 5ver I bought almost a year ago. Sent the others out hoping others would like em

 

[jfettlol]

i liked the mb3. on a side note, do the new guys have access to the cigar reviews sub-forum?

 

[THEMISCHMAN]

i liked the mb3. on a side note, do the new guys have access to the cigar reviews sub-forum?

They should. I think the marketplace is the area that takes a bit for them to access.

 

[SeaGarr]

They should. I think the marketplace is the area that takes a bit for them to access.

i liked the mb3. on a side note, do the new guys have access to the cigar reviews sub-forum?

Yeah I think I do as well - I had a look but the most recent review was dated 2011 - and no one had rested them - from what I read.

Thanks!!

 

[StogieNinja]

I wonder if these had a blend change. A couple years ago they were really great cigars.

 

[jfettlol]

seagarr, thats cool and all. just post up your reviews in the proper thread from now on. lol.

 

[SeaGarr]

seagarr, thats cool and all. just post up your reviews in the proper thread from now on. lol.

It wasn't meant to be a review though...

 

[jfettlol]

seemed like it to me. sorry brudda man, but post up in the review forum. this qualifies, and i'm sure you have more where that came from!

 

[Cigary43]

I was never a big Oliva fan but have found solace in the Oliva V's and when the Master Blend came out I liked them...but not enough to buy a box. The MB isn't a cigar that really responds to "resting" as they smoke the same from 2 weeks to 3 months...after that they tend to lose their balance overall.

 

[SeaGarr]

Well that sucks - because I somehow doubt I'll have them all smoked in 3 months lol. Heck! They might not all be smoked within a year!!

 

[ENV]

Olivas best cigar IMO is the V Maduro

 

[8ball]

I really like the mb3, but not at the msrp. They can usually be had on CI, for much cheaper. It's not a go-to for me, but every time i decide to grab one, I'm usually quite pleased. However, the V is my cigar of choice from Oliva.

 

[SeaGarr]

I really like the mb3, but not at the msrp. They can usually be had on CI, for much cheaper. It's not a go-to for me, but every time i decide to grab one, I'm usually quite pleased. However, the V is my cigar of choice from Oliva.

Seems to be the theme of the day .

I have to admit, I am looking forward to smoking another... which is a good sign.

 

[FH Finster]

i liked the mb3. on a side note, do the new guys have access to the cigar reviews sub-forum?

My experience similar to most, first time was a dream, next time was a meh. (unfortunately, I recently bought a fiver of these).
I may have three left in my humi, send me your addy @jfettlol if you want them.