Oliva Serie V Melanio Figurado Gran Reserva Limitada - Blue Smoke Spirit - Cigar subscription and gifts - delivery in Switzerland

Oliva Serie V Melanio Figurado Gran Reserva Limitada

It's not a selection criterion for Blue Smokers, but it's worth pointing out nonetheless: this little gem received 96 out of 100 points from Cigar Aficionado, in 2014. And that's richly deserved.

It's not a selection criterion for Blue Smokers, but it's nonetheless worth pointing out: this little gem received 96 out of 100 points from Cigar Aficionado in 2014, and was crowned Cigar of the Year. And it's richly deserved: if only because of its exceptional Figurado Boxed-pressed format, which gives it non-negotiable charisma from the very first seconds.

Tasting note

Aromas of toast, very well balanced with woody notes. The cigar is full-bodied, the smoke ample and the cigar white and compact. Well-structured and balanced, this is a magnificent cigar, as beautiful as it is good, albeit a little linear.

Pairing

On a visit to B64 (now Berries in Sion), we enjoyed this cigar with a delicious cocktail with a touch of bitterness and a burst of bubbles.

The cigar anecdote

This little gem received 96 out of 100 Cigar Aficionado points.



Oliva

The Oliva name derives from Melanio Oliva, the grandfather of Gilberto Oliva, now considered the leader of this illustrious family. Melanio began growing tobacco in Cuba as early as 1886, a tradition devotedly continued by his son Hipolito for many years. Later, Gilberto Senior, father of the current generation and a respected figure in the world of tobacco fairs in the United States, faced the challenge of finding land as fertile as that in Cuba after the family exile. After exploring regions such as Panama, the Philippines, Honduras and Mexico, he finally discovered an exceptional terroir in Nicaragua, perfectly suited to his requirements. The cigars produced here reveal deep, earthy flavours, offering a complexity that captivates connoisseurs and leaves an irresistible desire to savour more.

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