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cj121
20-01-2010, 09:43 PM
Does anyone have any opinions on, or experience of, the Oliva Series O/Series V/Special Series V Perfecto please?
jdawg
20-01-2010, 10:49 PM
Oliva is a wonderful brand.

The Series V are a wonderful complex smoke, worth every $.

The series O are a nice smoke as well, not as complex as the Series V, but tasty and cost less.

I have yet to try the Master Blends III, but I have one waiting to be sampled. I will let you know about that one later on.
68TriShield
20-01-2010, 11:14 PM
Oliva is much respected in the US for quality and value.Most cigar of Olivas caliber are considerably more expensive.
chicagoraven
21-01-2010, 02:23 AM
Oliva is much respected in the US for quality and value.Most cigar of Olivas caliber are considerably more expensive.

I agree. As far as mid level NC's these are good, especially the V. They are not great, or even very good. They are one dimensional smokes...worth 5-7$ but not much more.
G-man
21-01-2010, 02:35 AM
Thats the fist time I heard one dimensional ! When referring to Oliva V :eek:


I agree. As far as mid level NC's these are good, especially the V. They are not great, or even very good. They are one dimensional smokes...worth 5-7$ but not much more.
jdawg
21-01-2010, 04:54 AM
Thats the fist time I heard one dimensional ! When referring to Oliva V :eek:

me too! :confused:
cj121
21-01-2010, 07:11 AM
Must say, I was surprised too. Thanks for the input chaps, I've some deciding to do.

Would Raven like to possibly suggest an alternative?

I've gotta be able to get it in a perfecto though (I'm getting hot over this vitola):smile:
celsis
21-01-2010, 09:31 AM
I like the "O" and the "V," especially the "V". I could do without the "G," but that's purely my taste.
rokkitsci
21-01-2010, 11:57 AM
Oliva is a wonderful brand.

The Series V are a wonderful complex smoke, worth every $.

The series O are a nice smoke as well, not as complex as the Series V, but tasty and cost less.

I have yet to try the Master Blends III, but I have one waiting to be sampled. I will let you know about that one later on.

Completely agree with the dawg. Love the V's!

FWIW, the Georges Reserve, contrary to popular belief -- not grown in my back yard and rolled on the thigh of a 14-year old virgin, is made by Oliva.
Lee Nub
21-01-2010, 12:08 PM
Yes have to agree with George even though

I think its gonna be a long long time Till touch down brings him round again to find , hes not the man they think he is at home



Oh no no no hes the rocket man

Oh and i love Olivas too :41:
misterbulgarin
21-01-2010, 01:00 PM
Oliva is a beautiful brand in my opinion. It reeks quality, and even the cigars seem quality , they burn great and have nice ashes. The one's i've smokd have never been plugged or crappy.

And Georges Reserve is the best conneticut going :catsmoker:
G-man
21-01-2010, 01:21 PM
Yes have to agree with George even though

I think its gonna be a long long time Till touch down brings him round again to find , hes not the man they think he is at home



Oh no no no hes the rocket man

Oh and i love Olivas too :41:

Major Tom to ground control
Could you imagine if there is life in outer space ?
George lands,Steps out and ??????????
The first Alien Herf !
George would buy Mars for a box of
George Reserves !
ronin
21-01-2010, 01:22 PM
Agree on the Oliva. They make an outstanding Lancero.
cj121
21-01-2010, 01:34 PM
I'm leaning towards the O, as opposed to V,:41: (price dictating this one sadly)

This all fits in with my SIL visiting the Big A next month and her bringing these back for me, so decisions must be made soon.

I've also started thinking about the Cusano LXI perfecto/preferido (loving the appearance of these) and am going to resample one of their robustos in the humi tomorrow.
chicagoraven
21-01-2010, 01:54 PM
Must say, I was surprised too. Thanks for the input chaps, I've some deciding to do.

Would Raven like to possibly suggest an alternative?

I've gotta be able to get it in a perfecto though (I'm getting hot over this vitola):smile:


Anything by Pete Johnson. I really like the ambos mundos line of his, or cabiguan (tatuaje goes without saying...).

I don't mean to disparage Oliva too much, but I stand by the one dimensional comment...JMHO. They are sort of a baseline for decent NC's but no better. I think they are priced rightly, 5-7$ for a robusto.
Big J
21-01-2010, 04:44 PM
Thats the fist time I heard one dimensional ! When referring to Oliva V :eek:

:eek: :confused: The Oliva O, O Maduro and the V are very good cigars. :41: The G is my least favorite.
MaledettoToscano
21-01-2010, 04:57 PM
What do you guys think of the Connecticut? I had one the other day and have to admit that although it is not very complex it is an impressive cigar for this type of wrapper. Tastes a bit like NUB Connecticut, but better.
Big J
21-01-2010, 05:09 PM
Never tried the Connecticut. I'm not a big fan of the Connecticut wrappers. I find them to be to mild for my taste.
ebmdude
21-01-2010, 05:09 PM
I had my first Oliva G a few months ago and thought it was cardboard. I have a few left and will give them a whirl in a few. So I'm hoping it was a bad bad cigar.


The G is my least favorite.
MaledettoToscano
21-01-2010, 05:22 PM
Never tried the Connecticut. I'm not a big fan of the Connecticut wrappers. I find them to be to mild for my taste.

The Oliva Connecticut, at least for my standards, is not mild by a stretch - while it is not as powerful as the 601 Black label it is definiytely more a medium smoke.
Big J
21-01-2010, 05:35 PM
The Oliva Connecticut, at least for my standards, is not mild by a stretch - while it is not as powerful as the 601 Black label it is definiytely more a medium smoke.

As long is not mild. I gonna have to give it a try.
68TriShield
21-01-2010, 07:11 PM
Never tried the Connecticut. I'm not a big fan of the Connecticut wrappers. I find them to be to mild for my taste.
The 601 Connecticut is by far my favorite with this wrapper.
FWIW I love strong cigars.
cj121
21-01-2010, 07:27 PM
Anything by Pete Johnson. I really like the ambos mundos line of his, or cabiguan (tatuaje goes without saying...).

I don't mean to disparage Oliva too much, but I stand by the one dimensional comment...JMHO. They are sort of a baseline for decent NC's but no better. I think they are priced rightly, 5-7$ for a robusto.

Raven, thanks for popping back in. HOs are well received, especially constructive ones: we all have differing tastes:thumb:
Big J
21-01-2010, 09:15 PM
The 601 Connecticut is by far my favorite with this wrapper.
FWIW I love strong cigars.

I really like the 601 Green & Red...have not tried the Black, Blue, or the Connecticut.

:top: for strong cigars :smoke:
chicagoraven
21-01-2010, 09:47 PM
I really like the 601 Green & Red...have not tried the Black, Blue, or the Connecticut.

:top: for strong cigars :smoke:


Big J,

Have you tried LFD double ligero? Just had one today...quite strong and great flavor.:41:
Big J
21-01-2010, 10:11 PM
Big J,

Have you tried LFD double ligero? Just had one today...quite strong and great flavor.:41:

I sure have. Like it alot...like you said, strong & great flavor. Try the Coronado by LFD...very good smoke! :41:
G-man
22-01-2010, 11:31 AM
I sure have. Like it alot...like you said, strong & great flavor. Try the Coronado by LFD...very good smoke! :41:
The Factory Press by LFD......yahoooooooo :cowboyic9:Mamma Me YA:hail:
Pure heaven and plenty of it !
Lee Nub
22-01-2010, 12:02 PM
Big J,

Have you tried LFD double ligero? Just had one today...quite strong and great flavor.:41:


I had one of these in my first week smoking cigar, nearly killed me lol
chicagoraven
22-01-2010, 01:03 PM
I had one of these in my first week smoking cigar, nearly killed me lol


Yeah, definitely want a big meal before smoking...:41:
Big J
22-01-2010, 02:47 PM
For sure! :biggrin1:
jszot21
27-01-2010, 10:34 PM
Yeah, definitely want a big meal before smoking...:41:

Thats what of the smartest things I've heardin a while
Lou3
28-01-2010, 04:38 AM
Another thumbs up for the Oliva V and O, and also the LFD Double Ligero.
cj121
28-01-2010, 06:51 AM
In update, it looks like I'm plumping for the Serie V Special fig. Thanks for getting the juices flowing chaps:yo:
G-man
28-01-2010, 08:10 AM
In update, it looks like I'm plumping for the Serie V Special fig. Thanks for getting the juices flowing chaps:yo:
Thanks for getting the juices flowing chaps:yo:
CJ I like when you talk dirty !
bryanj9
27-02-2010, 03:24 AM
Try the V ones. They grow some beautiful wrappers
jdawg
27-02-2010, 05:04 AM
Oliva V is a great smoke! :smile:
G-man
27-02-2010, 11:20 AM
Just burned 2 of the V series Churchill extra and I gotta tell ya !
3 + hrs of sheer bliss ! Best 3 hours I've spent in awhile .
misterbulgarin
27-02-2010, 11:31 AM
Lit up a georges reserve torpedo and even though the chopped head looked tightly packed it's smokin like a treat and is burnin so damn even, I love oliva! Where my respect is gainin for these great nc brands I'm gettin scared to smoke em like my cc's !
G-man
27-02-2010, 01:06 PM
Lit up a georges reserve torpedo and even though the chopped head looked tightly packed it's smokin like a treat and is burnin so damn even, I love oliva! Where my respect is gainin for these great nc brands I'm gettin scared to smoke em like my cc's !

If Your ascared ?
Say your ascared !
But don't stop burnning these precious stogies !:biggrin1:
misterbulgarin
27-02-2010, 01:12 PM
but if theres none left, that is a sad day
Lee Nub
27-02-2010, 03:35 PM
Shame you don't live closer to me, I have hundreds of NC'S, ask Mikey lol
JoeyC
04-03-2010, 05:01 PM
I have had both the O and the V i liked both very much.
nicwing
17-03-2010, 03:25 PM
I enjoyed a Oliva Serie V - Special V Figurado at 10 Manchester street last evening. A really nice cigar with something of a crazy shape. I was talking and I nearly cut the wrong end off.

I don't do the detailed analysis bit yet and it was my third cigar of the day but I would certainly go back for another now I know which end to cut off!
rokkitsci
17-03-2010, 04:10 PM
As much as I enjoy the big, plump Figurado shape, I have the same problem: Seems the stogie ought to be smoked the other way 'round.


I enjoyed a Oliva Serie V - Special V Figurado at 10 Manchester street last evening. A really nice cigar with something of a crazy shape. I was talking and I nearly cut the wrong end off.

I don't do the detailed analysis bit yet and it was my third cigar of the day but I would certainly go back for another now I know which end to cut off!
Daize
17-03-2010, 05:47 PM
The Oliva V is definitely good value, I have a bunch of torpedoes hanging around.
moppy
17-03-2010, 05:59 PM
Shame you don't live closer to me, I have hundreds of NC'S, ask Mikey lol
If distance is the only thing stopping you from giving them away, hell Im only in Leicester :biggrin1:
eggopp
17-03-2010, 06:10 PM
Shame you don't live closer to me, I have hundreds of NC'S, ask Mikey lol

Your only a few hours away, if your giving them away, i can jump on my bike and head north!! :eek:
Lee Nub
17-03-2010, 06:33 PM
One day I will get to herf with you guys, and I can bring a cooler box full down :)
nicwing
17-03-2010, 08:14 PM
One day I will get to herf with you guys, and I can bring a cooler box full down :)

See you at Eggy's Barbee then?
Lee Nub
17-03-2010, 08:22 PM
You never know, only problem I have is work commitments :(
Vision
17-03-2010, 08:29 PM
Agree on the Oliva. They make an outstanding Lancero.

:rock:


The V lancero, chruchill extra, and maduro are among the best nc made.
eggopp
17-03-2010, 09:01 PM
You never know, only problem I have is work commitments :(

Nonsense, BBQ will be lit all evening and night, cook your own as you feel hungry, crash where you fall and go home sunday.. Your 2 1/2 hours drive from mine so even if you finished work at 6 you could be here by 8pm if traffic is light and you drive fast lol....
Daize
18-03-2010, 06:23 PM
:rock:


The V lancero, chruchill extra, and maduro are among the best nc made.
I have heard alot of good things about the V lancero as well. This is a cigar I would love to try !
Soulmanure
18-03-2010, 07:35 PM
Yeah,
I gotta get on this wagon--I think I'll hit up a sampler.
larrysputnik
19-03-2010, 10:01 PM
It has been stated in this thread many times and all of my cigar smoking buddies around my town agree that the Oliva, V and O are really good cigars. The G is ok but definitely not as good.

IMO the best cigar in the Oliva line is the Master Blends III. It is completely satisfying and has a complexity to it that all aficionados can readily enjoy.

I see that you sprung for the Vs. Good choice. Next time go for the MBIIIs. They're worth the extra $.
cj121
20-03-2010, 07:22 AM
Nice one Larry, I hadn't considered the MB3s at all tbh, as I was on the hunt for something in the Figurado (http://www.ukcigarforums.com/showthread.php?p=75250#post75250)/Perfecto vitola at the time. If I'm honest, I'm not experienced enough to have had a look further. I've linked the Figs that came....................^^

The Torps look sweeet:smile:
larrysputnik
20-03-2010, 11:47 PM
Next time I'm at the local shop I'll pick up a MB3 and send it out to you. I think you'll like it. :cowboyic9:
cj121
21-03-2010, 09:21 AM
Next time I'm at the local shop I'll pick up a MB3 and send it out to you. I think you'll like it. :cowboyic9:

That's kind mate, and I've got something here for you (no smutty comments please chaps:tongue::tonguecheek:)

I'll pop it in the post this week:smile: