Oliva
Oliva Serie V 135 Aniversario Edicion Real - Single Cigar
The Oliva Serie V 135 Aniversario Edición Real is a rare, limited-edition masterpiece launched to commemorate the rich 135-year legacy of the iconic Oliva family in the tobacco industry. Originally tracing their roots back to patriarch Melanio Oliva's first crops in Pinar del Río, Cuba in 1886, this celebratory release honors the family's perseverance, global migration, and ultimate rise to becoming one of the most respected powerhouses in Nicaragua.
Architecturally, this limited release builds upon the legendary award-winning Serie V blend but elevates the experience through a visually striking, custom-engineered vitola. The cigar showcases a flawless, high-priming Ecuadorian Habano Sun Grown wrapper leaf over a structural Nicaraguan binder and a select core of long-aged Nicaraguan fillers, specifically highlighting rich, fermented ligero from the Jalapa Valley.
The Oliva Serie V 135 Aniversario Edición Real is a rare, limited-edition masterpiece launched to commemorate the rich 135-year legacy of the iconic Oliva family in the tobacco industry. Originally tracing their roots back to patriarch Melanio Oliva's first crops in Pinar del Río, Cuba in 1886, this celebratory release honors the family's perseverance, global migration, and ultimate rise to becoming one of the most respected powerhouses in Nicaragua.
Architecturally, this limited release builds upon the legendary award-winning Serie V blend but elevates the experience through a visually striking, custom-engineered vitola. The cigar showcases a flawless, high-priming Ecuadorian Habano Sun Grown wrapper leaf over a structural Nicaraguan binder and a select core of long-aged Nicaraguan fillers, specifically highlighting rich, fermented ligero from the Jalapa Valley.
First Third: Due to the narrow tapered foot, the cigar opens with an immediate punch of rich red pepper spice, dry cedar, and toasted nuts. As the burn line quickly widens out to the full 54 ring gauge, the profile rounds out, layering the palate in sweet caramel and a heavy cream texture.
Second Third: Settling into the heart of the barrel, the initial spice transforms into a deeply complex, decadent dessert-like experience. Dominant characteristics of rich dark chocolate, fresh-brewed espresso beans, and aged vintage leather take over. The retrohale is incredibly smooth, carrying a sharp white pepper kick balanced by a bready sweetness.
Final Third: The conclusion scales up in body and depth, grounding itself in a robust, satisfying medium-to-full presence. Bold layers of dark cocoa powder, charred oak timber, and an intensified wave of volcanic earth harmonize seamlessly. The smoke volume remains thick and cool, finishing with a lingering, sweet espresso aftertaste.
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Specifications
| Brand | Oliva |
| Country | Nicaragua |
| Packaging | Single |
| Strength | Medium to Full |
| Vitola | Perfecto |
| Smoking Time (minutes) | 60 min |
| Aged | No |
| Vintage | No |
| Limited Edition | No |
| Regional Edition | No |
| Handmade | Yes |
| Length (mm) | 140 mm |
| Ring Gauge (mm) | 52 mm |
| Price Range | 200 - 500 |
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