I've smoked a couple Oliva Serie V, one was great the other no so. For a quick smoke I love the little "Special G" in either maduro or camaroon. IMO they are very close to the Hemingway Short Story, for half the price. I have smoked a few different Olivas and for the price they are pretty consistant in construction, even draw and burn. Like Ashauler said, consistancy improves with the price.