Oliva Serie V Melanio Torpedo is a 6 1/2 x 52 premium cigar handmade in Nicaragua. This box-pressed Torpedo uses an Ecuador Sumatra wrapper over a Nicaraguan binder and Nicaraguan Jalapa Valley ligero filler. The Melanio line is named for Melanio Oliva, a member of the Oliva family tobacco-growing tradition.
This cigar is classified as Medium-Full in strength and has a full-bodied presentation. Its documented flavor profile centers on wood, leather, coffee, caramel, and pepper, with a creamy finish.
Oliva Serie V Melanio Torpedo Cigar Details
• Size: 6 1/2 x 52
• Shape: Torpedo
• Wrapper: Ecuador Sumatra
• Binder: Nicaraguan
• Filler: Nicaraguan Jalapa Valley Ligero
• Origin: Nicaragua
• Strength: Medium-Full
• Construction: Box-pressed
• Manufacturer: Oliva Cigar Co.
• Rating: 92 points, Cigar Aficionado
What is the flavor profile of Oliva Serie V Melanio Torpedo?
The flavor profile includes wood, leather, coffee, caramel, and pepper. A creamy character is also present through the finish.
What size is Oliva Serie V Melanio Torpedo?
Oliva Serie V Melanio Torpedo measures 6 1/2 inches long with a 52 ring gauge. It is made in the tapered Torpedo vitola.
What wrapper does Oliva Serie V Melanio Torpedo use?
Oliva Serie V Melanio Torpedo uses an Ecuador Sumatra wrapper. This distinguishes it from the Melanio Maduro Torpedo, which uses a Mexican San Andrés Maduro wrapper.
What tobaccos are used in Oliva Serie V Melanio Torpedo?
The blend combines an Ecuador Sumatra wrapper with a Nicaraguan binder and Nicaraguan Jalapa Valley ligero filler. The cigar is handmade in Nicaragua.
How strong is Oliva Serie V Melanio Torpedo?
Oliva Serie V Melanio Torpedo is classified as Medium-Full in strength. It is also described as full-bodied, which refers to the cigar's overall flavor weight rather than its strength classification.
Is Oliva Serie V Melanio Torpedo box-pressed?
Yes. Oliva Serie V Melanio Torpedo has a box-pressed construction, giving its sides a squared profile rather than a fully round format.
Has Oliva Serie V Melanio Torpedo received a rating?
Cigar Aficionado rated the exact Oliva Serie V Melanio Torpedo 92 points. That rating applies specifically to the 6 1/2 x 52 Torpedo vitola.
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