Oliva Serie V Nub

Puff_Dougie
Puff_Dougie Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 3,182
I've been waiting for the weather to break, so I could bust out one of these badboys that Ken Light sent to me awhile back. I've been a fan of the Serie V since I tried my first a few years ago, and was excited to try this new twist on an old favorite. The construction was solid, with a dark, oily wrapper and a nice triple cap. The pre-light draw was mostly wood and cedar with a hint of spice on the lips. Once lit, the burn was a bit uneven, but this was most likely user-error.

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The draw was tight, but not difficult, and actually increased the enjoyment by making this short cigar smoke for a longer duration. The flavors were not complex, but the intensity increased throughout the smoke, from medium to full-bodied.

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This was a very enjoyable stick, and I am looking forward to smoking it's twin, which is still in the humi and will remain there to rest awhile before it's inevitable demise. Thanks again, Ken, for this wonderful treat!

Comments

  • Martel
    Martel Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 2,423
    I like me some V.

    I hope they make a melanio nub; I might just make it my first nub.
  • Bigshizza
    Bigshizza Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 10,949
    Martel:
    I like me some V.

    I hope they make a melanio nub; I might just make it my first nub.
    You've gotta try the Nub Dub....very tasty
  • Echambers
    Echambers Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 2,335
    Nice review Doug!
  • Ken Light
    Ken Light Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 3,524
    Nice review! Glad to see you liked it, you never know what might happen when you try a favorite in a vastly different vitola.
  • Puff_Dougie
    Puff_Dougie Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 3,182
    Ken Light:
    Nice review! Glad to see you liked it, you never know what might happen when you try a favorite in a vastly different vitola.
    It definitely was not the same experience as the Serie V Robusto, but it was still awesome!!
  • danielzreyes
    danielzreyes Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 6,739
    Now go try it in the lancero
  • Puff_Dougie
    Puff_Dougie Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 3,182
    danielzreyes:
    Now go try it in the lancero
    Got one resting in the humidor... but I have a feeling it's days are numbered...
  • Gray4lines
    Gray4lines Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 3,439
    You'll like the lancero! Super flavorful. As shizz said the nub dubs are great too. I just smoked one tonight!