The Oliva Serie V Maduro was a highly anticipated release for 2009.  Released in one vitola, a 6″ x 52 Torpedo, and limited to a total production of only 50,000 cigars.  The cigars come packaged in boxes of 10 and retail for around $85.00 – $90.00 per box, but can be found much cheaper. I’ve looked [...]

Padron Reserva de Familia 45th Anniversary Maduro Wrapper: Nicaraguan (Maduro) Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Shape: Toro Size: 6 X 52 Draw: Perfect Burn: Good Construction: Superb The very first draw on this cigar was like eating a spoon full of black pepper and the smoke is very thick! The pepper mellows out after a couple of minutes. This is a full-bodied cigar with the [...]

PRENSADO These fine cigars are made in the same factory as the Tempus. Wrapper: Maduro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Honduran & Nicaraguan Shape: Robusto Size: 5 X 50 Draw: Perfect Burn: Solid Ash Construction: Flawless Alec Bradley creates another fine smoke – PRENSADO!  This is their latest creation and is one of the most beautiful box-pressed cigars I’ve ever seen; it is nothing less than [...]

[/caption] The Legend of Cain The recently released Cain cigars are the newest creation from Oliva and  Sam Leccia, the man behind the popular Nub cigars.  These cigars are “straight ligero”, made up of a blend of Nicaraguan ligeros from farms in Esteli, Condega and the Jalapa Valley.  Available in a [...]