The following was published on Cigar Insider (part of Cigar Aficionado):
Every once in a while, Cigar Insider conducts a truly remarkable vertical brand tasting where every last smoke in the line is not only excellent, but a pleasant reminder of why we partake in this hobby.
The Oliva Serie V Melanio Maduro is one of those brands. Made in Nicaragua, each size here scored 91 points or higher. That consistency alone is impressive, but one size in particular rose to Classic status with a smoke so rich, polished and precise, it garnered 95 points. Scroll down to see which size in the line astounded our tasting panel the most.
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