Oliva Serie V - Melanio Toro 6x50

The Oliva Serie V Melanio Toro is a highly acclaimed, box-pressed, premium cigar and a core component of the prestigious Oliva brand portfolio. It was named the #3 cigar of 2023 by Cigar Aficionado and offers a luxurious and complex smoking experience. 

• Wrapper: An oily Ecuadorian-seed Sumatra leaf.
• Binder: Nicaraguan.
• Filler: A potent blend of Nicaraguan long-filler tobaccos, including aged Jalapa Valley ligero for added strength and flavor. 

• Initial notes: The smoke opens with full-bodied and complex flavors, offering espresso, dark chocolate, and toasted coffee beans. A kick of ligero spice is also common at the start.
• Midway notes: As the cigar progresses, the profile becomes smoother and creamier. Notes of creamy cocoa, roasted nuts, delicate caramel, and aged cedar emerge.
• Final third: The finish brings lingering notes of espresso, dark chocolate, and a refined woody character. Some experience a sweet finish as the smoke concludes.
• Retrohale: A retrohale often introduces subtle spice, white pepper, and earthy undertones, adding complexity without being overwhelming. 

• Body: Medium to full, with a smooth and satisfying profile.
• Construction: Features Oliva's signature top-notch craftsmanship, resulting in a smooth draw, sharp burn, and excellent smoke production.
• Visual appeal: The cigar is box-pressed and adorned with a dark, oily, and seamless Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper.
• Pairing recommendations: Its complexity and medium-to-full body make it an excellent choice to pair with a rich red wine, aged Scotch, or port. 

• Honors the founder: The Melanio line is named in honor of Melanio Oliva, the first member of the Oliva family to cultivate tobacco.
• A standout cigar: It is considered a humidor essential for serious aficionados and a must-have for those who appreciate a top-tier cigar experience.