A 96-point knockout for Oliva Cigars in the April issue of Cigar Aficionado! When the March/April issue of Cigar Aficionado hits newsstands, you will get a chance to read about the amazing rating for Oliva Serie V Melanio Toro. The following tasting notes describe the cigar: Astoundingly complex with a rich foundation of earth and remarkably … Read more
Debuting in 2007 and quickly becoming a cult hit, the Liga Privada No. 9 line from Drew Estate has become a staple of the cigarmaker’s portfolio. The cigars are dark and imposing, known for their Connecticut broadleaf wrappers, as found on our Cigar of the Week, the Liga Privada No. 9 Robusto. It’s fairly strong … Read more
A quick video about a really nice article in Cigar Aficionado, Touring The Factory and Fields of Oliva. Great pictures as well. Check it out by clicking on the above image. The following article was published on the Cigar Aficionado website. The expansion of Oliva Cigar Co. in Nicaragua since it was acquired in 2016 … Read more
The following article was published on halfwheel.com: Our four writers produced seven nominees for Company of the Year in 2022. It’s an incredibly diverse list of names from small companies to some of the biggest names in the cigar industry; companies that have multiple factories—one with factories in multiple continents—to companies without a factory; and … Read more
To commemorate the upcoming Year of the Rabbit, which begins with the Chinese New Year on Jan. 22, 2023, Drew Estate and CoH Cigars in Hong Kong are teaming up once again to introduce a limited-edition Liga Privada Unico. The Liga Privada Unico Year of the Rabbit (4 1⁄2 x 54) is made from a … Read more
Oliva Serie V Melanio Limited Edition 2021 has been awarded the No. 10 cigar in Cigar Journal’s Top 25 Cigars of 2022 list. Based in Vienna, Austria, Cigar Journal has provided in-depth coverage of the cigar world for more than 20 years. Its international team of writers and editors provide valuable insights regarding the global premium cigar … Read more
Released in March 2021 to commemorate the Chinese New Year, Drew Estate’s Liga Privada Unico Serie Year of the Ox has been honored as the No. 22 cigar in Cigar Journal’s Top 25 Cigars of 2022 List. Translated into English, “Unico Serie” means “unique series.” Each of the vitolas that define the Liga Privada Unico Serie … Read more
I would like to wish you a Merry Christmas & Happy New Year! 2022 was an amazing year and I have the feeling that 2023 will be even better. I would like to thank our partners for their support in 2022 and I am grateful to have them in my business. Check out this Merry … Read more
I recorded a quick video about Oliva Cigars in Cigar Aficionado’s Top 25 of 2022. Where is Oliva on the list? Check the video by clicking on the image below.
An old brand gets a new blend. It’s all in the issue of Cigar Insider, an exciting edition of new releases and tastings. From a red-hot boom-time brand to a near-forgotten cigar, Cuba Aliados made its return when Oliva Cigar, now the new owners, reblended and re-released the storied line. Oliva gave cigar veteran Ernesto … Read more