Oliva Serie V Melanio Robusto

• Flavours: Nuts, Roasyness, Light Sweetness
• Smoke time: About 50 minutes
• Length: 12.7 cm / 5 inch
• Width: 2.1 cm wide / 52 ring gauge
• Nicotine: Medium 
• Body: Medium

From the first draw, it’s clear that the Oliva Series V Melanio is a premium cigar that prioritises smoothness over boldness, with immediate creamy, nutty and roasty notes that set the tone for the rest of the smoke, showcasing its refined and approachable character from the word go.

The perfect squared construction is a testament to its craftsmanship blemish-free, flawless, and as polished as its flavour profile, while this cigar is built beautifully, that’s sort of expected for a cigar of this calibre.

As the cigar progresses, the flavours coalesce into a light, sweet, roasty nuttiness with woody undertones. Everything is balanced, with no single note overpowering the others. It’s premium, proper, and high-class but still light, fun, and inviting. 

Even as the cigar burns shorter, the complexity remains intact. The roasty, nutty sweetness grows in intensity, gracefully shifting to highlight different nuances without ever becoming harsh. This is a cigar that maintains its elegance and harmony all the way to the final inch.

While it sits on the pricier side of the spectrum, the Melanio is worth every penny for its relaxed, refined nature. It’s not just for seasoned aficionados though beginners might want to build up to this masterpiece. Sweet, creamy, and nutty, it’s a premium smoke without the heaviness of leathery or earthy tones, making it as approachable as it is luxurious.

This blend won cigar of the year in 2014, receiving an incredibly well deserved 96/100, check out that review here!

Just in case you need a second opinion, Halfwheel also reviewed this cigar and gave it a 93/100, check that out here!