Oliva Serie V Melanio was introduced as a refined evolution of the Serie V line, honoring Melanio Oliva, the first member of the Oliva family to cultivate tobacco in the 1800s. Built using the company’s most aged Nicaraguan filler and binder tobaccos grown by the Oliva family, the blend is finished with an Ecuadorian Sumatra seed wrapper that adds depth and elegance without increasing strength. Additional Jalapa tobacco is incorporated to enhance flavor complexity while preserving balance and smoothness. Medium to full in strength, it opens with rich notes of cocoa and espresso, followed by layers of cedar, roasted nuts, and a subtle natural sweetness that develops evenly through the smoke. The finish is long and polished, leaving lingering impressions of dark chocolate, warm spice, and refined tobacco character. This cigar pairs exceptionally well with aged bourbon, small batch rum, or a medium to dark roast coffee. Oliva Serie V Melanio is widely respected for its balance, restraint, and elevated expression of aged Nicaraguan craftsmanship, standing as one of the most accomplished blends in the Oliva portfolio.
- Strength:
- Full
- Wrapper:
- Ecuadorian Sumatra
- Binder:
- Nicaragua
- Filler:
- Nicaragua
