Oliva Series V

Creamy yumminess. That is the best description of this wonderful Nicaraguan cigar by the folks at Oliva. Rated as the #4 cigar of 2006 by Cigar Aficionado, the Series V is a fantastic cigar that is loaded with coffee and earthy flavors, all delivered in a smooth and creamy smoke. You can smoke this bad boy first thing in the morning (as I'm doing now) or as a dessert cigar after a good meal. The construction of the double robusto that I'm smoking is perfect. The ash is firm and I'm able to smoke the cigar down to the nub with no problems. The amazing thing is that you can buy a box of 24 for only $116, which proves once again that you don't need to spend a small fortune to get a great cigar.

Overall rating: 8.5 out of 10