I have had a couple series V regulars now since I first had one a few weeks ago and I recently had a chance to pick up some maduros. I did not devote a lot of attention to the cigar as I was playing cards and catching up with an old friend so keep that in mind with the review. I cut the torp head and had a pretty perfect draw, good start. Toasted and lit and the first impression was a really creamy, heavy smoke with good cocoa flavor with a bit of coffee. The smoke continued to have a creamy chocolate profile throughout with hints of nut, coffee, and leather. I really enjoyed the cigar for the most part. However, the burn was not always straight requiring a few touch ups. Also I couldn't keep the cigar lit the full length. Once was my fault as I got engrossed in telling a story, but two other times the cigar went out fully for no reason as far as I could tell. I got these last week and they have been stored at 65/65 since then. I think the cigars still need more rest so I am glad I have two left. I would have nubbed it but it was getting a bit cold in the garage and the flavors were starting to get bitter, probably could have purged but i let it die gracefully. I think it has all the qualities of a great cigar and I think time will greatly benefit the remaining cigars. I will definitely try to pick up a few more of these to put in the humidor if the store has any left when I get my paycheck. What I got out of the cigar was great, and I won't be to harsh for as fresh as the cigars are off the truck.

I don't want to give a numerical rating as not all the conditions were perfect, meaning I was preoccupied and the cigar was pretty fresh, but in general terms:Flavor was great, draw was great, burn was bad, and for 8.50 the value is pretty good. Definitely not affordable as a daily cigar for me, but I would be willing to pay the price again for a monthly or bimonthly smoke. Can't wait to see how they do with more rest.
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how it going dstaccone nice reveiw been wanting to try both of the Vs are they really a strong cigar?
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I smoked my first regular V in the morning and thought it was a bit strong but the others I smoked we fine. Definitely fuller bodied but not overpowering. The Maduro V series I don't think was noticeably stronger, but I had it after a large meal of london broil and pasta so I may have had some padding.:-) Overall I would say they are the perfect strength for an evening smoke, enough to know your smoking but they don't turn me green.
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thanks i have to try them im starting to smoke more fuller body cigar now and letting my mild to med smokes set in the humi
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I have 4 in the humi right now, might have to wait till after the winter to light though, it's getting cold in these parts.
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same here scott but i smoke in the house no wife telling me i cant :-)
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The Serie V hasn't been doing it for me lately for some reason. All I get is pepper, but no other flavors. I can't even smoke them. When I first started smoking them, I remember a distinct flavor that I liked - it was a strange sweetness; I remember it well. But lately I can't find it...

Maybe I need to try a maduro now.
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Thanks for the review. I have really enjoyed the regulars and I've been wondering how the maduro version stacked up.
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This definitely had a creamy sweetness to it. As for the regular V's, I definitely got the spicy flavor, but I get some sweetness. Sort of like the ashton vsgs. I know I have had some sungrowns that were so spicy I couldn't stand it, most frequently the Fuente Chateau Sun growns. Maybe it just happens sometimes with sungrowns.:-)
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Yea it is cold here in NEPA as well, thankfully my dad has a garage that somewhat retains heat until it gets dark out. I am seeing my larger cigars starting to get a reprieve until the spring or I go to a b&m or lounge.
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I have to agree with you that the V seems to be too fresh. The one I smoked tasted great, but it turned bitter and sour in the last inch of the smoke. I think I will try them again in a few months.
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I have to agree here. I just had my first and it was harsh and the burn was aweful. I love the V's so I'm going to hunt a few more of these down to age a bit and try again.
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I have had a couple V Maduros and they were awesome. The one I had last night was not good at all. I am going to let them sit a while.
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In a year or so, these should smoke awesome. Not much going with them now, still too young in my opinion. Tons of potential-should be another Oliva classic.
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Beautiful cigar. Got to pick up a box and a couple of singles while I was in Scottsdale, Arizona last week. Tried a regular serie V torpedo and then the maduro v torpedo and thought that the maduro v had more flavour.

Would recommend picking up some if you can. I know that Hiland's cigars in Scottdale has a couple of boxes left as well as a couple boxes of 2008 holiday samplers and anejos from fuente. might be all gone now but, worth a try.
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I had the same problem keeping a fresh V Maduro lit, also. I ended up having to toss it about 1/2 done, which kinda pissed me off.
But it was a great smoke until it wouldn't stay lit. I have one more -- I'll keep it in my humi until at least next summer to try it.
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I also had trouble keeping a fresh one lit. I'm letting them rest for a while, hope that helps. The last B&M I was in had a few left, I think I'm going to scoop them up if they're still there.
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Thanks for the review and good advice!

I have two resting right now!
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Thanks very much fellas; I've got two from a buy with kaisersozei and have been itching to try 'em but I'll also let 'em rest some more.
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I have three of them and they're resting in the top drawer of one of my winadors.
They've been there for a month and they ought to be pretty well dried out by now.
In my experience, Oliva's all have needed about 8 months and they end up spectacular.
These aren't gonna make it.
That's why I have them in open air. They're getting fast-tracked. :-)

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