Description

The Oliva Serie V Melanio Maduro Figurado measures precisely 6½ inches (six and one-half inches) in length with a 52 ring gauge at the head, tapering elegantly to a refined belicoso point for an absorbing 55-75 minute smoke. Renowned master blender Melanio Oliva’s homage to traditional Nicaraguan cigar artistry, it’s hand-rolled at Oliva’s Tabacalera Oliva de Estelí factory using rare Jalapa Valley ligero leaves—aged 10 years—for unparalleled depth. The dark, glossy Mexican San Andrés maduro wrapper cloaks a Nicaraguan Habano binder and exquisite long-filler blend of Estelí and Condega tobaccos, ensuring impeccable construction and razor-sharp combustion. Ignition unleashes a firm yet cool draw, yielding voluminous clouds of dense, aromatic smoke. The opening third surges with full-bodied potency: bittersweet dark chocolate leads alongside espresso roast, charred cedar, and white pepper fury, grounded by loamy earth. Mid-smoke weaves sophistication—roasted chestnuts, molasses sweetness, orange zest peel, and supple leather emerge, laced with cinnamon bark warmth. The pointed finale intensifies with balsamic tobacco nectar, polished graham cracker, and profound mineral retrohale, culminating flawlessly without bitterness. This Cigar Aficionado 94-rated masterpiece, boxed in sets of 10, captivates connoisseurs craving Nicaraguan opulence. Perfectly suited to añejo rum or double espresso, it exemplifies Oliva’s relentless pursuit of tobacco transcendence.