Question about Oliva Serie O's

xmacro

Anyone know if the Serie O uses the same filler through the product line? Could I expect the same smoke, regardless of the size I choose? Thanks for any help

Vulchor

Indeed sir, the cigar is a Nicaraguan Puro with the same filler, binder, and wrapper throughout the line. Smoke safely and smoke with confidence:)

xmacro

thanks - gonna have to pick up a box of these soon

0 That Guy 0

I just ordered my first ever 5 pack today from Ccom and chose to go with 3 Oliva O maduros and 2 G maduros. The guy I spoke with said he'd rather just make things easy for me and threw in an additional G for free to even it up. I love this passion more every day!

kuzi16

Vulchor:

Indeed sir, the cigar is a Nicaraguan Puro with the same filler, binder, and wrapper throughout the line. Smoke safely and smoke with confidence:)

yes they are the same filler binder and wrapper. but the wrapper to filler ratio is different. this COULD yield a different flavor if they were not re-blended for each size to keep them consistent. the cuban style is to not reblend and allow the shape to dictate some flavor. the newer style is to reblend so they all taste the same. the real question is:
does Oliva stick with the old tradition or are they a fan of the modern style.

smbrink

Never been too impressed with the serie o.

kuzi16

me neither. the g, g maduro, and V are way better IMHO

j0z3r

kuzi16:

Vulchor:

Indeed sir, the cigar is a Nicaraguan Puro with the same filler, binder, and wrapper throughout the line. Smoke safely and smoke with confidence:)

yes they are the same filler binder and wrapper. but the wrapper to filler ratio is different. this COULD yield a different flavor if they were not re-blended for each size to keep them consistent. the cuban style is to not reblend and allow the shape to dictate some flavor. the newer style is to reblend so they all taste the same. the real question is:
does Oliva stick with the old tradition or are they a fan of the modern style.

From the Oliva's I've smoked, various blends and sizes within those blends, I'd have to argue that they do reblend for consistency, though I don't know for a fact. For the most part, no big differences in flavor are apparent to me, and the key changes I think are dictated by the gauge of the cigar, ie higher/lower wrapper : filler ratio. It would be interesting to get some official word on this matter though.

kuzi16

this is part where Alex would need to step in. I cant help you there.

smbrink

kuzi16:

me neither. the g, g maduro, and V are way better IMHO

Mmmm...I smoked a Serie V for the first time the other day. All I can say is that it definatley wont be the last

xmacro

I'm normally a fan of the milder/smoother cigars; I really don't like anything with a powerful or dominating taste to it. But then again, I've been surprised by my preferences/cigars before, and the way you guys are going on about the V, I might have to try it.
I tried the G yesterday - it tasted a lot like the O, but with a stronger taste to it

cabinetmaker

Smoking a 'G' right now. Gonna order a few boxes in the near future. Really liking them.