Oliva

Serie G Maduro

Nice, but unremarkable cigar. Medium strength, not overly complex, medium to mild body.

Smoking the Oliva Serie G Maduro Special G Perfecto. Smooth draw, even burn, and rich flavors of dark chocolate, espresso, and a hint of spice. The Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper adds a nice sweetness with earthy undertones. Solid short smoke—would definitely recommend

Almost too long (that’s what she said) but a great draw!

Love, my favorite cigar

Trying after the success of having a serie v. Excited to have a boxes stogie. Getting strong coffee notes

Very flakey burn, ash fell of every half inch or so. Otherwise a great smoke

Oily yet chalky wrapper provides a clean burn. Profile was rich with mostly coffee and nuts for flavor. This specific stick was plugged and required many poker tool uses - abnormal for most Oliva cigars I've smoked.

Oily yet chalky wrapper provides a clean burn. Profile was rich with mostly coffee and nuts for flavor. This specific stick was plugged and required many poker tool uses - abnormal for most Oliva cigars I've smoked.

I don't hide my love for Oliva cigars. Not a fan of the Serie O, but that's about it. Having already tried and loved a Serie G, I was pleased to see that they made a maduro version with a Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper (one of my favorites), so I had to try it. Initial observations were that I saw no seams, the wrapper was slightly veiny (as to be expected from a Connecticut Broadleaf), and toothy. Overall, it looks rustic, with its deep, rich color and tactile feel. The cap was nicely cut and deep set. As with most figurados I smoke, I V-cut this one, though a straight cut would have worked as well, perhaps even better. I initially missed the small bulge in the middle of the cigar that qualifies it as a "perfecto", but honestly, it's very subtle. On top of that, the stick was box pressed, which I'd never seen before on a perfecto. That's not to say it doesn't exist, just that this was my first. The feel was very firm with a little spring back. Fearing it may be a little dry, I checked it with my new humidimeter and got a 71% RH at the cap, and 66% RH at the foot. It was not dry at all. Post cut, the cold draw gave me notes of dark wheat, coffee, cedar, and some nuttiness. Light up gave earth, chocolate, wheat, and a little black pepper on the palate. Retrohale presented PLENTY of pepper and some milk chocolate. The burn canoed a bit after light up, and I did touch it up once with my lighter, but it was an even burn from that point forward. Speaking of burn, the ash was dark gray and flakier than I thought it would be, and it didn't hold on particularly well; ashing itself in half inch pieces. In the first third, the spice made even more of a presence, creaminess from the wrapper showed up, and a woody note of oak came in. The nuttiness from the initial light up became walnut here too. The first third was probably my favorite part, though it was over quickly due to the perfecto shape. The finish was a good medium in length. The second third came in quickly with a settling of the flavors. The nutty notes became more prominent, and the chocolate turned more to cocoa. Also, the creaminess faded. The draw was excellent throughout, but best in the second third. The final third shifted to the more woody, oaky notes, and less on the cocoa and nuts. Overall, the cigar stayed interesting the entire way, but I was left feeling like the cameroon versions are better than the maduro.

Great taste but this one had a tight draw. 65% at the head and foot.

Something about that Serie G! This has become my favorite Oliva. Even above the Serie V IMO.

Excellent burn. Nice nutty flavor. Good flavor.

beautiful smoke. a sweet nuttiness throughout w a hint of pepper. consistent burn and draw.

Cigar noob so this is the only stick I have purchased multiple times. I really enjoy the smoothness and body of this cigar. It's a little heavy on the draw and the appearance isn't as eye catching as other brands. I Oliva lets their blends talk instead of flashy wrappers

Overall pretty good cigar. Lost points for me on burn and construction because I had to touch it up a few times. Flavor however was great. Call me crazy but I was getting what I can only describe as a hint of raspberry. Also I believe nuttiness and sweetness. Not at all what I expected but I'm not disappointed!

The cigar has anice appearance. I V cut it. The burn is slow and pretty even. The draw was nice. The flavor was good. I would buy it again.