Oliva?

[supergirl]

I went through the first few pages here, and didn't find any Oliva reviews...

Curious as to why not? I'm interested in trying out the line, just not sure yet.

[CoventryCat86]

See Bkcloud114's sigtag:

I'm not big on doing reviews, tobacco doesn't taste like "cocoa" or "nutty" or "mocha" to me, it tastes like freakin' TOBACCO. I know what I like and I really don't care what other people think of other cigars. I've never read a review and said to myself "Wow, that sounds like a cigar I'd like to try!"

That's a quote from an extremely, intelligent and insightful member here.

There are MANY different Olivas. Which ones in particular are you interested in? I used to really like the "O" Bolds but I think they've been discontinued.

I pretty much only smoke high end cigars these days so I haven't smoked any of the newer Olivas, sorry....

[mills]

I'm not big on doing reviews, tobacco doesn't taste like "cocoa" or "nutty" or "mocha" to me, it tastes like freakin' TOBACCO. I know what I like and I really don't care what other people think of other cigars. I've never read a review and said to myself "Wow, that sounds like a cigar I'd like to try!"

I have.

[CoventryCat86]

I have.

Ya know what, I think maybe I did about twenty years ago and when I actually smoked the cigar that was raved about in a "review" and it turned out to be one of the worst cigars I ever smoked, I adopted the philosophy in the quote.

[mills]

Ya know what, I think maybe I did about twenty years ago and when I actually smoked the cigar that was raved about in a "review" and it turned out to be one of the worst cigars I ever smoked, I adopted the philosophy in the quote.

I agree that your taste and my taste probably differ, but having had a very countable number of cigars since I've started I like to have a place to start when I'm looking for something to try. It beats going to the store and picking one that looks good.

[CoventryCat86]

I agree that your taste and my taste probably differ, but having had a very countable number of cigars since I've started I like to have a place to start when I'm looking for something to try. It beats going to the store and picking one that looks good.

Yep, good point. I guess I've just tried so many over the years, I know what I like and what I don't like and I can smell a BS "review" from a mile away so I've become a little cynical.

I think general comments on a certain brand are more useful than a specific review of a certain cigar.

For instance, 99 times out of 100 all cigars of a certain line like say Carlos Torano Exodus 1959 all taste and smoke the same and you should pick a vitola based on your preference for size. However, I've seen reviews from asshats that will say that the Toros suck and the Torpedo are far superior.

[prophetic_joe]

Yep, good point. I guess I've just tried so many over the years, I know what I like and what I don't like and I can smell a BS "review" from a mile away so I've become a little cynical.

I think general comments on a certain brand are more useful than a specific review of a certain cigar.

For instance, 99 times out of 100 all cigars of a certain line like say Carlos Torano Exodus 1959 all taste and smoke the same and you should pick a vitola based on your preference for size. However, I've seen reviews from asshats that will say that the Toros suck and the Torpedo are far superior.

I have seen in my limited time some cigars that smoke differently the different vitola, not really a different taste but more of something like "it's a longer cigar and so makes the complexity of the smoke easier to point out" or " it's a smaller ring gauge cigar and tends to burn a little hotter" that kind of thing. I agree with you that you need to pick a vitola that you like and grab that sucker and smoke it.

[ashauler]

http://www.cigarsmokers.com/showthre...ighlight=oliva

http://www.cigarsmokers.com/showthre...ighlight=oliva

There are a couple of others, use the search in the review forum.

The second link is not a detailed review, but the SerieG is said to be a good smoke. The
Flor de Oliva's are mentioned here frequently as a good value smoke, and I smoke the maduro's fairly regularly. The only Oliva that I really don't enjoy is the Fdo Gold....simply too mild for me.

[basil]

I agree with cc - the O series are good cigars. They've replaced the old maduro blue labels, I think. The G line is good too. The S line sounds good - sungrown wrapper - it's been out for a while now, but I haven't found it in any B&M's yet. And, the master blends are great. Had a III the other day that was an excellent cigar. all in all, you can't go wrong grabbing any Oliva, IMO.

[Newfie]

Just out of curiosity, where do the ones with the cloth bands fit into their line?? I seem to remember a post or 2 about these sometime last year, but can't seem to find it now.

I seem to remember they aren't made any more?

[basil]

Just out of curiosity, where do the ones with the cloth bands fit into their line?? I seem to remember a post or 2 about these sometime last year, but can't seem to find it now.

I seem to remember they aren't made any more?

Cloth bands are now obsolete. Probably some still in some B&Ms but they're no longer in production. There were red (natural) which are now the G series, and blue (maduro) which are now the O series. New series all have paper bands.

[supergirl]

See Bkcloud114's sigtag:



That's a quote from an extremely, intelligent and insightful member here.

There are MANY different Olivas. Which ones in particular are you interested in? I used to really like the "O" Bolds but I think they've been discontinued.

I pretty much only smoke high end cigars these days so I haven't smoked any of the newer Olivas, sorry....

Silly me..I came to the review forum looking for reviews.

Thanks to everyone for their input and for the links! I appreciate it.

[COMB2]

The S line is good. I've had O and G and didn't like them to well but the S had a coco taste. First time I have ever taste much of anything except the LGC serieR

[nhcigarfan]

Wait a minute. Are discussing cigars here?

[cigar no baka]

Yes, back to discussing cigars, which is what we used to do before.....ah, it's not worth it...

I love the Oliva Master Blends. The 2 was better thant the 3, but the 3 is all that is available now unless you're lucky and find a stash. It's a cool, creamy smoke and I love the taste profile.

The S series is a fantastic cigar as well, it shifts in taste several times for me, I would recommend trying it.

The O series, it's a good value smoke, but nothing special. I don't like the G series, it has a dry taste to it that turns me off.

How's that for feedback?

[nhcigarfan]

I've only had the MB2

I need to try some others.

[Newfie]

snip... There were red (natural) which are now the G series....snip

snip...I don't like the G series, it has a dry taste to it that turns me off. ....snip

I found one with a red cloth band (~ Corona size) at the bottom of one of my Humis last night doing spring cleaning.

Everyone has to believe in something, and I believe I'll torch this one after work!!!!

[nhcigarfan]

That's a great belief system you have there Newfie

[basil]

I'm going to Dallas this weekend. There's a B&M there where I've seen the blue bands as recently as last Thanksgiving. I'm gonna see if they're still there - they weren't quick movers, but I liked 'em. Interestingly, the maddies came with both satin and paper bands. Why the difference and when it occurred, I don't know. The satins came out first I think.

[supergirl]

I have an Olive Serie G, I believe, that I'll be smoking sometime this week... I've had Olivas before, but not memorable ones.

It's worth another try.