Oliva Serie V Melanio Figurado is a 6 1/2 x 52 box-pressed Figurado handcrafted in Nicaragua. It features an Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper over Nicaraguan binder and filler tobaccos, creating a rich and complex expression of the Serie V Melanio blend. This exact Figurado was named Cigar Aficionado's 2014 Cigar of the Year with a 96-point rating.
The Melanio Figurado delivers a layered profile with leather, coffee and wood complemented by notes of caramel, nuts, earth and warm spice. Its distinctive double-tapered shape and sharply pressed edges make it one of the most recognizable cigars in the Oliva portfolio.
Oliva Serie V Melanio Figurado Cigar Details
- Size: 6 1/2 x 52
- Shape: Figurado / Perfecto
- Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sumatra
- Binder: Nicaraguan
- Filler: Nicaraguan
- Origin: Nicaragua
- Strength: Medium to Full
- Construction: Box-Pressed
- Line: Oliva Serie V Melanio
What does the Oliva Serie V Melanio Figurado taste like?
The Oliva Serie V Melanio Figurado offers a complex combination of leather, coffee and wood with notes of caramel, nuts, earth and warm spice. Its Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper complements the Nicaraguan tobacco blend with additional richness and balance.
Was the Oliva Serie V Melanio Figurado Cigar of the Year?
Yes. Cigar Aficionado named the Oliva Serie V Melanio Figurado the #1 Cigar of the Year for 2014, awarding it 96 points. The same cigar has continued to receive high ratings in later reviews.
What is the difference between Oliva Serie V Melanio Figurado and Melanio Maduro Figurado?
The original Oliva Serie V Melanio Figurado uses an Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper that emphasizes leather, wood, nuts, spice and balanced sweetness. The Melanio Maduro Figurado uses a darker Mexican wrapper that produces a richer profile with greater emphasis on chocolate, espresso and deeper sweetness. Both feature Nicaraguan binder and filler tobaccos and distinctive box-pressed Figurado construction.
What makes the Oliva Serie V Melanio Figurado different?
The Melanio Figurado is box-pressed and tapered at both ends rather than being a traditional straight-sided cigar. Its 6 1/2 x 52 dimensions and distinctive shape create a changing balance of wrapper and filler tobacco as the cigar progresses.
What size is the Oliva Serie V Melanio Figurado?
The Oliva Serie V Melanio Figurado measures 6 1/2 inches long with a maximum ring gauge of 52. Its double-tapered Figurado shape narrows toward both ends of the cigar.
How strong is the Oliva Serie V Melanio Figurado?
The Oliva Serie V Melanio Figurado is generally considered medium to full in strength. It combines an Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper with Nicaraguan binder and filler tobaccos for a rich smoking experience without relying solely on strength.
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