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Oliva Serie V Melanio
Oliva Serie V Melanio

Oliva Serie V Melanio

5.0 (6 Reviews)
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  • Strength

    Full, Medium-Full

  • Origin/Country

    Nicaragua

  • Wrapper Type

    Ecuador, Sumatra, Mexico San Andres, Habano, Sun Grown

  • Binder

    Nicaragua

  • Filler

    Nicaragua, Jalapa

  • Made

    HM

  • Flavored

    Natural
VITOLA PACKING PRICE QTY
Oliva Serie V Melanio Edicion Año 2024 Gran Toro

Gran Toro

5 1/2 x 60

Box of 10

Only 1 left
US$ 200.00

US$ 168.95
Oliva Serie V Melanio Figurado

Perfecto

6 1/2 x 52

Box of 10

Only 4 left
US$ 220.14

US$ 186.95
Oliva Serie V Melanio Maduro Churchill

Churchill

7 x 50

Box of 10

Only 4 left
US$ 204.08

US$ 172.95
Oliva Serie V Melanio Maduro Figurado

Perfecto

6 1/2 x 52

Box of 10

In Stock
US$ 220.14

US$ 186.95
Oliva Serie V Melanio Maduro Torpedo

Torpedo

6 1/2 x 52

Box of 10

In Stock
US$ 204.08

US$ 172.95
Oliva Serie V Melanio Torpedo

Torpedo

6 1/2 x 52

Box of 10

Only 3 left
US$ 204.08

US$ 172.95
Oliva Serie V Melanio Churchill

Churchill

7 x 50

Box of 10

Out of Stock
US$ 204.08

US$ 165.95

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Oliva Serie V Melanio Double Toro

Double Toro

6 x 60

Box of 10

Out of Stock
US$ 220.14

US$ 186.95

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Oliva Serie V Melanio Edicion Año 2023 Figurino

Perfecto

5 1/2 x 52

Box of 10

Out of Stock
US$ 200.00

US$ 169.95

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Oliva Serie V Melanio Maduro Double Toro

Double Toro

6 x 60

Box of 10

Out of Stock
US$ 220.14

US$ 178.95

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Oliva Serie V Melanio Maduro No. 4

Petit Corona

4 1/2 x 46

Box of 10

Out of Stock
US$ 123.84

US$ 100.95

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Oliva Serie V Melanio Maduro Robusto

Robusto

5 x 52

Box of 10

Out of Stock
US$ 151.36

US$ 127.95

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Oliva Serie V Melanio Maduro Toro

Toro

6 x 52

Box of 10

Out of Stock
US$ 192.62

US$ 156.95

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Oliva Serie V Melanio No. 4 Petit Corona

Petit Corona

4 1/2 x 46

Box of 10

Out of Stock
US$ 123.84

US$ 104.95

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Oliva Serie V Melanio Robusto

Robusto

5 x 52

Box of 10

Out of Stock
US$ 151.36

US$ 127.95

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Oliva Serie V Melanio Sampler

Assorted

Assorted x Assorted

Box of 6

Out of Stock
US$ 87.74

US$ 67.95

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Oliva Serie V Melanio Toro

Toro

6 x 52

Box of 10

Out of Stock
US$ 192.62

US$ 156.95

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About Oliva Serie V Melanio

Oliva Serie V Melanio is a monument to the family’s rich agricultural history, specifically blended to honor Melanio Oliva, who first began cultivating Cuban-seed tobacco in Pinar Del Rio in 1886. Handcrafted at Tabacalera Oliva in Estelí, Nicaragua, this medium-to-full bodied masterpiece takes the legendary Serie V framework and refines it with older, more extensively fermented tobaccos. The blending team utilizes a premium core of Jalapa Valley Nicaraguan ligero and finishes it with an exquisite, seamless Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper (or a spicy Mexican San Andrés leaf for the Maduro). The result is an incredibly elegant, box-pressed profile that secured the title of Cigar Aficionado’s #1 Cigar of the Year in 2014 with a massive 96-point rating.

When you light up an Oliva Melanio, the tasting notes provide a beautifully smooth, highly nuanced progression. The cold draw reveals rich, earthy tones. Thanks to the meticulous box-pressing technique, the draw is phenomenally smooth, allowing the well-aged Jalapa ligero to burn evenly without overpowering the palate. The Natural Sumatra wrapper pushes forward thick, creamy layers of warm cedar and distinct toasted nuts, while the Maduro variation leans heavier into dark cocoa and spicy leather. Both versions maintain a sophisticated, perfectly balanced finish that highlights the family’s blending mastery over heavy Nicaraguan tobaccos.

This line is notoriously sought-after by seasoned aficionados because it delivers ultra-premium, award-winning flavor at a price point that still respects the smoker. A fantastic detail about the Oliva Melanio Serie V is its focus on perfectly shaped box-pressed vitolas, including complex Figurados and Torpedos, which require the factory's absolute best rollers to construct. Because the Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper is incredibly delicate and rich in essential oils, we bypass traditional middlemen. Through our factory-fresh sourcing model and strict 70/70 climate control, we ship every rare box straight from our Nicaraguan humidor to your door.

More Blend Details

Origin: Nicaragua

Factory: Tabacalera Oliva de Estelí

Available Sizes: Petit Corona (4 1/2 x 46), Robusto (5 x 52), Perfecto (5 1/2 x 52, 6 1/2 x 52), Gran Toro (5 1/2 x 60), Toro (6 x 52), Double Toro (6 x 60), Torpedo (6 1/2 x 52), Churchill (7 x 50)

Packaging: Boxes of 6 (Sampler), Boxes of 10

Ratings: Cigar Aficionado awarded the Oliva V Melanio Figurado the #1 Cigar of the Year with a 96-point rating, along with numerous other 90+ point ratings across the line.

Pairing & Recommendations

To beautifully complement the warm cedar, toasted nuts, and leathery-tasting notes of this medium-to-full bodied masterpiece, we highly recommend pairing it with a neat pour of heavily aged single malt Scotch, a complex cognac, or a dark roasted espresso. The smoky peat of the Scotch or the rich bitterness of the espresso will perfectly highlight the smooth, nutty characteristics of the Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper while standing up to the Jalapa ligero filler. This is a highly refined, celebratory companion, making it the perfect smoke for an upscale evening lounge session.

Given the delicate nature of the Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper and the sharp corners of the box-pressed vitolas, use a razor-sharp double-guillotine cutter to cleanly remove the cap, taking extreme care with the highly tapered heads of the Figurado and Torpedo shapes. Toast the foot patiently with a soft flame or hold your torch lighter a few inches away to avoid shocking the extensively fermented Jalapa core. Maintain a slow, rhythmic drawing cadence; smoking too fast will cause the heavy Nicaraguan tobaccos to overheat, which can easily mask the smooth cedar and nutty nuances that earned this blend its 96-point rating.

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About Oliva Serie V Melanio

Frequently Asked Questions

Here you'll find answers to frequently asked questions for both first-time and experienced smokers

Are the Oliva Serie V Melanio cigars high end?

Yes, they are unequivocally high-end, luxury cigars. The standard Serie V is a premium powerhouse, but the Melanio line elevates it even further by utilizing older, more extensively fermented Jalapa ligero and a rare Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper. The impeccable box-pressed construction and consistent 90+ point ratings confirm their status as top-tier, super-premium cigars designed specifically for the discerning aficionado.

Absolutely. The Oliva Series V Melanio price typically ranges from $104.95 for a 10-count box of Petit Coronas to $186.95 for the award-winning 10-count box of Figurados. Considering it won Cigar of the Year with a 96-point rating, this pricing provides exceptional value for a world-class smoke, often coming in much lower than comparable luxury cigars from other boutique brands.

You must store every Oliva Melanio cigar in a properly seasoned humidor maintained under strict 70/70 climate control (70% relative humidity and 70 degrees Fahrenheit). Keeping this exact environment is absolutely critical because the box-pressed construction and delicate Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper can easily crack or lose their complex essential oils if exposed to dry ambient air for extended periods.

The Serie O is a medium-bodied Nicaraguan Habano puro delivering notes of salty earth and cherry. The Serie G is a medium-bodied blend utilizing an African Cameroon wrapper for a warm, nutty profile. The standard Serie V is a strong, full-bodied powerhouse wrapped in a spicy Habano leaf. The V Melanio takes the V’s heavy Jalapa filler but softens the aggressive edge by using a seamless Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper, creating a much smoother, creamier, and more refined medium-to-full bodied experience.

You can purchase authentic Oliva Serie V Melanio cigars directly from us right here at Cigar Country. By skipping the traditional middlemen, we guarantee that your premium boxes are shipped factory-fresh straight from our Nicaraguan facilities, arriving perfectly humidified and ready to enjoy on your next special occasion.

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