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Origin : Nicaragua
Format : Torpedo
Size : 152 x 22 mm
Ring : 56
Wrapper : Nicaragua
Filler : Nicaragua
Binder : Nicaragua
Hand-Made
Price : $7 each
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Oliva Serie V Torpedo was probably the cigar that I was expecting the most. Not only because it was rated 94 by Cigar Aficionado, but also due to the fact that it has received a lot of positive press among bloggers (you can check out this great review by lucky7) and it was described just like a cigar that I might fall in love with - something between medium- and full-bodied, with rich flavors of pepper, wood and coffee. And, indeed, I found this stick close to perfect.
Appearance : 
A very beautiful cigar, with one of the prettiest bands that I’ve ever seen and with a natural brown wrapper which is a little toothy and sports a few visible veins. Aesthetically impeccable.
Construction :
I cut most of the torpedo cap and immediately obtained a perfect draw. Furthermore, I can say that the Oliva Serie V Torpedo has the most exquisite pre-draw that I’ve ever experienced. It’s quite hard to describe, the best I could come up with is a mix of nutty and caramel flavors. This baby produced fragrant clouds of white smoke.
Flavor :
The first few puffs are tingling, full of black pepper and nicotine. Five minutes later, the smoke becomes smooth yet strong, with a distinctive woody taste. In the second third, coffee and chocolate. The spice is still present in the background. The finish is quite leathery with roasted coffee. Fabulous.
Value :
At $7 each, it’s a no-brainer for me as good Cuban torpedos cost around $13 per stick.
Overall Rating :
My high expectations were met. Oliva Serie V Torpedo is one of the best cigars I’ve smoked this year and I’m really starting to appreciate Nicaraguan smokes (you can have a look at Padron cigar reviews or my review of the Cumpay Robusto).
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The Oliva V Torpedo is probably my favorite non-cuban cigar hands down. I have yet to have a bad one.
I agree 100%. This is definitely one of the best cigars I’ve had this year. Top 5 at least.
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Nice review and pics! This really is an outstanding smoke. You have reminded me to smoke the handful I stashed in the humi a few months ago.
I actually blindly purchased a box of these and it was on order for 5 months. I had forgotten all about the order and then one day I had a little package on my doorstep and found myself the proud owner of a fresh box of Olivas.
Of course, I smoked one right out of the new box. It wasn’t very good. In fact, I was extremely disappointed after waiting 5 months and shelling out $200+…
Determined to understand this cigar, I let them rest for 6 months and tried them again. WOW. A little rest did these cigars a wonderful thing. They really opened up and delivered on all the hype. I will note that of the 20 cigars sitting in the humidor, a few swelled up a bit and took at hit in the head…with the wrapper splitting a bit after aging. I’m pretty meticulous about my 70/70 humidor, so I try not to blame myself. Still, these are fine smokes. Some of the best out there. My only caution is that if you by a box, let them rest at least a 6 months…
If you like the Torpedo, wait until you try the Oliva Serie V Double Toro and the Figurado (6″x60)– ah, sheer heaven!!
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