Oliva Serie V Belicoso 5″ x 54

Serie V is the blend that made Oliva a household name, built heavy on ligero, the thick, slow burning leaf from the top of the plant that most blenders use sparingly.

An Ecuadorian Sun Grown wrapper covers Nicaraguan binder and filler, medium to full in body. Expect cedar, sweet spice, coffee and dark fruit. At 5 by 54, the tapered head narrows the smoke and sharpens the blend.

A tapered head hands you a decision the round sizes do not. Clip a sliver off the tip for a tight draw, or take it down toward the shoulder to open it up. Same cigar, two smokes.

Pairs well with bourbon, espresso, or porter.