TwiceTheJava 09:01 AM 08-11-2011
I really enjoyed the Oliva Serie 'G' Maduro. It had difficult draw after a sizeable guillotine cut, so I had to use a punch cut to open it up. I repeated this again later on as it started to clog up. As I first started smoking it, I liked the flavor but thought it was a bit mild. I made a mental note to see if there is a stronger version in another letter other than the 'G'. As it smoked though, it got stronger and stronger, becoming a medium and by the end medium-full bodied smoke. I lack the refined palette to describe the flavor in terms other than tobacco, so I'll just say if you like flavorful maduros, give this one a try. After finishing it I ordered more!
Edit: This was a box-pressed torpedo.
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Killian 12:19 PM 08-12-2011
I am a huge Oliva fan. I like every series and they are very consistent smokes. If you haven't tried the V's yet, grab some. They are the best!
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Flynnster 03:00 PM 08-12-2011
I'm with Killian, I liked the G's but they often got a bit harsh on me. Give the V a try, a touch stronger but I really think the flavor is great.
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Hot Stuff x 05:38 PM 08-12-2011
Originally Posted by Flynnster:
I'm with Killian, I liked the G's but they often got a bit harsh on me. Give the V a try, a touch stronger but I really think the flavor is great.
I like the G maduro, but only when it has at least six months rest.
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ysr_racer 10:13 PM 08-13-2011
What's the difference between an O and a G, taste wise?
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im a big fa of oliva...
G got cameroon wrapper which give me a taste of sweet caramel or brown sugar...
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DaBear 08:48 AM 08-14-2011
Originally Posted by ysr_racer:
What's the difference between an O and a G, taste wise?
The O is like smoking cinnamon to me, its a great smoke, but something I'd save for an after dinner smoke around holiday time.
They're both around the same body wise, but the G is more earthy in flavor. I've got an O maduro robusto that I've been holding onto for about a year that I'm saving for Thanksgiving
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darkninja67 10:15 AM 08-14-2011
Originally Posted by Hot Stuff x:
I like the G maduro, but only when it has at least six months rest.
This^^
The G maduro is one of the best cheap smokes out there. For $3 a stick they are a great everyday go to cigar.
They really smooth out with 6 months to a year on them IMO and the smoking characteristics are solid although the roboustos burn like a fuse sometimes for me.
Thanks for the impressions OP
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irratebass 10:49 AM 08-14-2011
The Olivia's are on my list, really want to try them. Seen them at the store last night, but after buying my NUB I have to wait, but now I know where it is, I have my sights set.
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ysr_racer 05:45 PM 08-14-2011
Thanks guys, I smoked a "G" and really enjoyed it. I'll try an "O".
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Love the Oliva line. Thanks for the review brother!!!!
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irratebass 09:22 PM 08-14-2011
Originally Posted by gbum:
dude...its OLIVA
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I know *hangs head in shame*
:-)
:-):-)
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Skywalker 11:46 AM 08-15-2011
The little Special G perfectos are my favorite little smoke!
Thanks for the review!!!
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Davis 01:35 PM 08-15-2011
Im a huge fan of the "O". Might need to pick a couple up on the way home now thanks to this thread.
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Trace63 07:06 AM 09-10-2011
Cant beat the G's for the price
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Enphrared 01:08 PM 09-24-2011
The G was one of my first cigars when I started up the hobby, still one of my favorites. Bought a box of maduro O torpedo's to hand out when my daughter was born. I really liked the complexity of it. I also tried a Master Blends III a few months ago that was really good. Haven't had a V series yet. But ya, I always recommend Oliva G, usually pretty good price too.
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SmokeHustler 06:07 PM 09-24-2011
I'm definitely a fan of the Oliva brand. I always keep a couple G's in my humidor.
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SteelCityBoy 09:03 PM 10-12-2011
I have had the G and the O but not the V. Love the G, but hear the V is more full body than the G. Can't wait to try it!
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kelmac07 06:08 AM 10-13-2011
Greg...get you a draw tool. Will save many future sticks.
:-)
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