Oliva Serie V 135th Anniversary Edicion Real
The special format of this cigar allows the Sumatra wrapper (Madame Blue Smoke's pet peeve) to express itself fully right from the start. The proportion of tobacco in the wrapper during the first few puffs is greater than later on, so you can enjoy the spicy flavours and slight sweetness of this perfectly aged tobacco.
The presentation is particularly meticulous: a beautiful lacquered box with a double base to hold a Boveda, and a pretty double ring to adorn the shiny, greasy cape.
Tasting note
When cold, the draft is light with just the right amount of restraint, and the woody notes clearly dominate. Ignition is straightforward, and immediately reveals a large volume of smoke, grey and opaque, accompanied by an attack very spicy. The first third settles on a predominantly wooded, The spices, frank at first, gradually fade as the cigar thickens.
The second third marks the heart of the tasting. The pungent spices at the start melt into a white pepper before returning to a more woody and vanilla, more rounded and full-bodied. As the tasting progresses, the following appear hints of nuts, with a flavourful aftertaste smoke present.
The combustion is exemplary, driven by a very light ash, The wine is compact in the centre and fluffy on the outside, and holds up remarkably well. The finish remains controlled: the power is moderate, with little increase in intensity. The bitterness lingers on the finish and the woody notes remain long after the cigar is finished.
The wine is pleasantly structured, with good depth of oak and plenty of smoke.
Pairing
To be enjoyed with a white tea to subtly enhance the hints of nuts and a good chocolate to underline the gourmet notes in the middle of the tasting.
In music
We've come up with something very special for your December tasting.
We offer you a tasting of Oliva, accompanied by a piece of music carefully selected by Paul Montag, who has already lent himself to the exercise with the Toro module. This time, it's a piece by George Gershwin that will enhance your tasting experience.
You can follow Blue Smoke's tasting by listening to this track, designed to accompany you throughout the experience.
And if you prefer Deezer
