Oliva series

[cj121]

Does anyone have any opinions on, or experience of, the Oliva Series O/Series V/Special Series V Perfecto please?

[jdawg]

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]

Oliva is much respected in the US for quality and value.Most cigar of Olivas caliber are considerably more expensive.

[chicagoraven]

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]

WoW

Thats the fist time I heard one dimensional ! When referring to Oliva V

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]

Thats the fist time I heard one dimensional ! When referring to Oliva V

me too!

[cj121]

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)

[celsis]

I like the "O" and the "V," especially the "V". I could do without the "G," but that's purely my taste.

[rokkitsci]

Yup

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]

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

[misterbulgarin]

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

[G-man]

George the Astronut

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

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]

Agree on the Oliva. They make an outstanding Lancero.

[cj121]

I'm leaning towards the O, as opposed to V, (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]

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)

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.