I am going to say Oliva just because I am a huge fan. Especially the Melanio. I am jaded because I myself have yet to try a MOW. Although that may have to be tonight's stick.
IMO buy the mow stuff now and let it rest while you try the oliva line. Mows tend to have a very strong spice which can make them seem very simalar and well can lose your interest.
I don't like to deny one choice for the other but, if I were told I could choose only one manufacturer to smoke cigars from for the rest of my life, I would feel a lot better knowing Oliva was one of the choices available to pick from.
Both make great cigars. The whole Oliva line is huge when you factor in all the blends and the new ones from Studio Tabac. There are also the special blends that are store exclusives. Oliva having been around much longer I have tried almost all of them and they are consistent in terms of flavor, burn and draw. I've only had the Man of War and the Ruination so I can not comment on the whole line. (I think with the huge variety of Oliva's a fairer comparison might be Oliva vs AJ). Either way you win!
Oliva for sure. Just make sure you have the Oliva V lancero and maduro on your list.
Also remember that the V Maduro gets changed each year, so you might want to try to find each one. Do you have any/all of the Master Blends???
Well crud, I did not know this, how can you tell the difference between years in the V Maduro? I have the MB 3 but not the 1 or 2. Got a ten pack of the MB III and bombed out all but one and still have the one Lee sent me that has a little age on it.
how can you tell the difference between years in the V Maduro?
You can't tell from the band since they are all the same. Here's the rundown:
2008 Torpedo 6.5x52
2009 Torpedo 6.5x52
2010 Torpedo 6x54
2011 Toro 6x50
2012 Toro 6x50
2013 Double Robusto 5x54
So distinguishing from 08/09 and 11/12 is tough without the boxes. If you are looking for some, I think I can get a few different years. I might still have a line on MB2's as well.
Tony, I'll have to look and see if I have more then one V and which ones they might be. If you can get a MB 2, I would be interested, as long as you let me reimburse you. Thanks for the info
Tony, I'll have to look and see if I have more then one V and which ones they might be. If you can get a MB 2, I would be interested, as long as you let me reimburse you. Thanks for the info
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