Oliva Saison Maduro
Amos Umwhat
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I picked up some of these on the DD a couple weeks back, first impression is kind of a let down. They're new, and I haven't given them time enough in the humidor to consider it a fair shake, but compared to the other Oliva maduros it seem to lack the depth, complexity, and that mellow sweetness that I expected. Maybe a few more weeks will tell another story. Anyone else get in on these? If so, what did you think?
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Will edit my post in a few hours. Thanks for putting the idea in my head!
Edit: I found this a good cigar in the Oliva line-up, slotting above the Oliva O in stength and flavor. It's in the final third as I type... even on an empty stomach, it's not over-powering, but just right. It started off a bit harsh, but calmed down quickly, to a somewhat one-dimensional nut/herb/slight sweetness that stayed the same throughout the session - no real shifts in flavor or strength. A bit tight on the draw, with a solid ash and even burn. I enjoyed it, and look forward to smoking the few I have left, but wouldn't buy a box. From a new (8-month) smoker, with only 100 cigars under my belt, so take this commentary for what it's worth.
Wait, what am I saying? It's Oliva. Of course I'll try it. I just don't have great expectations.
To each his own. I thought the Saison was okay but not an Oliva I'd search out again. But I haven't tried it in a maddie, either.
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