Oliva Serie V vs Ccom Sun Grown Label

lilwing88

I smoked both today. And I must be honest in saying that I enjoyed the Ccom Sun Grown better. Not to say that I didn't enjoy the V. I did. It still is my favorite Oliva. But no joke in saying that I enjoyed the Ccom smoke slightly better.

Kudos to the folks at Ccom. I am, by no means, a "aficionado".... just shooting it straight. Granted, the Sun Grown had about 6 months of rest on it, which may have contributed to the enjoyable experience, but nonetheless, it outshined the V.

Take it for what it's worth, gents. I'm not getting a free box of Sun Growns for this endorsement (however, I wouldn't turn one down ;-) ). Just my .02.

kuzi16

what one was first?

Cigary

Now this peaks my interest as I smoked an Oliva V not long ago and also smoked the Melanio....the Melanio is unquestionably a great cigar. I've smoked the SunGrown a few times in the past where I purchase a mixed bag of 20...I rested all of them and smoked them at different times of the year to get a baseline and smoked the last ones around the 9 month mark. The great thing about cigars is that they appeal to a broad spectrum of enthusiasts where they love them whereas some will merely "like" them. I've smoked the SG and liked it at the tail end of the 9 month mark but not enough to purchase again but glad you found a cigar that rivals a true named brand..esp. at the price point they are.

lilwing88

kuzi16:

what one was first?

I smoked the Oliva in the afternoon. And the SG later in the evening.

kuzi16

can you do the same two cigars but reverse the order next time then report back?

im just wondering how one influenced the other.