Oliva Serie V Melanio Toro Grande 2020 Le Cigar

Oliva Serie V Melanio Toro Grande 2020 LE features a rich maduro wrapper and delivers a balanced blend of woody, roasted, and spicy notes, evolving to caramelized almonds.

Oliva Cigar Company traces its tobacco heritage back to 1886 when Melanio Oliva began growing tobacco in Cuba's famed Pinar del Río region. Founded in modern form in 1995 by Gilberto Oliva Sr. and Jr., the company has become Nicaragua's second-largest tobacco grower and one of the most consistent producers of premium cigars. Known for exceptional value and quality, Oliva controls every aspect of production from seed to finished cigar, creating full-bodied Nicaraguan puros that have earned a place on Cigar Aficionado's Top 25 list for nine consecutive years.

• The company was originally called Gilberto Oliva when founded in 1995, shortening to simply 'Oliva' in 1996 when they opened their own factory

• Oliva produces over 15 million handmade cigars annually at their 60,000-square-foot facility in Estelí, Nicaragua, capable of making 50,000 cigars daily

• The breakthrough Serie V line launched in 2006 uses specially fermented ligero leaves from Nicaragua's Jalapa Valley, giving it distinctive leather and spice notes

• In 2016, the family-owned company was acquired by Belgian company J. Cortès Cigars, but the Oliva family remains actively involved in operations

• The Serie V Melanio line honors founder Melanio Oliva with a unique Sumatra-seed wrapper from Ecuador, setting it apart from other all-Nicaraguan blends

• 2024 Cigar Aficionado - Oliva Serie V Melanio Maduro Torpedo named #6 Cigar of the Year

• 2022 Cigar Aficionado - Oliva Serie V Churchill Extra rated 93 points and ranked #5 Cigar of the Year

• 2020 Cigar Aficionado - Oliva Serie V Melanio Churchill ranked #8 Cigar of the Year with 95 points

• 2021 Cigar Aficionado - Multiple Oliva cigars featured in Top 25 Best Cigars including Serie V Belicoso

• 2019 Cigar Aficionado - Serie V Melanio Churchill rated 93 points maintaining consistent excellence

Brand Timeline

1886

Melanio Oliva began growing tobacco in Pinar del Río, Cuba, establishing the family's tobacco heritage

1964

Gilberto Oliva Sr. left Cuba due to revolution, eventually settling in Nicaragua to continue tobacco farming

1995

Gilberto Oliva Sr. and Jr. officially founded Oliva Cigar Company, initially producing cigars in Plasencia's factory

2006

Launched the breakthrough Serie V line, which became an immediate hit and elevated the brand's reputation

2014

Oliva Serie V Melanio Figurado named Cigar Aficionado's #1 Cigar of the Year, cementing the company's legacy

Origin:	Nicaragua
Manufactured:	Hand Made
Flavour:	●●●●●
Length:	152mm
Vitola de galera:	Toro
Ring:	54
Smoking Time:	~ 90 minutes

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Oliva Serie V Melanio Toro Grande 2020 Le Cigar

Oliva Serie V Melanio Toro Grande 2020 Le Cigar

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