Verdict on Oliva 2nds?

[mtwaller]

Wondering if anyone has smoked some Oliva 2nds, and if the quality and overall taste was what you’d expect from Oliva? This bundle on cigarpage appears to be Serie V Melanio Maduro 2nds, at least that’s what I’m inferring from the listing. Stupid good deal if that’s what they are, but I’m just hesitant to buy 20 sticks if Oliva 2nds are turds. Thoughts? Thanks, gents!

 

[onestrangeone]

They are the same blends as the regular ones, might have some cosmetic flaws like chlorophyll or water spots or the wrapper might be two toned, I’ve gone through a couple of bundles and haven’t had a dud yet.

 

[That Guy]

I've bought several bundles of the Rocky Patel 2nds and think Ive only had one cigar that I couldn't enjoyable smoke.

 

[mtwaller]

You guys aren’t helping me save myself from myself. My tupperdor is absolutely maxed out, but by god I will buy another setup just because I want these 2nds.

Just gotta figure out how to hide it from my wife. I was “finished buying” earlier this year…

 

[jwalker1nr]

Did you ever pull the trigger on those 2nds ? I just got a pack of 15 delivered last night. Haven't tried any yet. Got a new Tupperware container delivered too for my new editions. When the wife asked what's in the I said ahhhh just a Tupperware container.

 

[hoosierpipeguy]

If you can be sure they are the Melanie V, incredible deal. Cosmetic flaws only.

 

[jwalker1nr]

If you can be sure they are the Melanie V, incredible deal. Cosmetic flaws only.

Yeah. I won them on cbid for $25.50. From my research the 2nds liga vm's are the Oliva Serie V melanio maduro's. I figured if they're anywhere near the the 1st's I struck gold.

 

[Coreios]

Some are tight. Almost all mine were tight. I left them In the humidor for about 3 weeks and they loosened up. I wouldn't buy them again. Taste was great though. Tight draw is a deal breaker for me though.

 

[anotherbob]

Wondering if anyone has smoked some Oliva 2nds, and if the quality and overall taste was what you’d expect from Oliva? This bundle on cigarpage appears to be Serie V Melanio Maduro 2nds, at least that’s what I’m inferring from the listing. Stupid good deal if that’s what they are, but I’m just hesitant to buy 20 sticks if Oliva 2nds are turds. Thoughts? Thanks, gents!

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I am not a cigar guy as in I like cigars have smoked quite a few but love pipes way more. My opinion on these they punch above their price point. They taste like a higher end cigar. The ones I had were a while ago. And it did seem at least in that batch what was 2nd about them was that the wrappers looked fine but not at full price.

 

[kcghost]

I never liked anything from Oliva, so I'm probably biased. I thought their original offering was for a $2 cigar that was terrible. But that was at 25 years ago and I know a substantial number of smokers who have tried the upscale Olivas and like them. If these things only cost $20 you can always mow your lawn with them.

 

[TheIronMonkey]

Some are tight. Almost all mine were tight. I left them In the humidor for about 3 weeks and they loosened up. I wouldn't buy them again. Taste was great though. Tight draw is a deal breaker for me though.

A tight draw need not prevent you from enjoying a bargain. The PerfecDraw tool is a game changer. I highly recommend it.

 

[Coreios]

A tight draw need not prevent you from enjoying a bargain. The PerfecDraw tool is a game changer. I highly recommend it.

I have the tool. For the price I thought Drew Estate Factories were better.

 

[Mike D]

i've gotten several bundles of the Oliva 2nd's. been very happy with them. they are a pretty good deal at "regular price", but when cigarpage.com runs a sale on them, they are a bargain, IMO. I'm a regular smoker of the Oliva V's, Maduro V's, and Melanio's.....several boxes of each in the cabinets, so you could count me as a fan of the brand. YMMV

 

[mtwaller]

Did you ever pull the trigger on those 2nds ? I just got a pack of 15 delivered last night. Haven't tried any yet. Got a new Tupperware container delivered too for my new editions. When the wife asked what's in the I said ahhhh just a Tupperware container.

I did, I smoked two of them a little while back. The draw was very loose on both and one has some stem/vein sticking out of the cap. The flavor was pretty solid, but both of them burned quicker than expected and didn’t really feel like a premium cigar experience. For the price I’m not mad, but I’ll have to revisit them soon and see if the next one is a bit better.

 

[jwalker1nr]

I have the tool. For the price I thought Drew Estate Factories were better.

I'll have to try those Drew's. Why did you have to mention that. I was done for a while. Off to hunt Drew 2nds I go.

 

[jwalker1nr]

Smoked one last night after 2 a day's off the truck. Pretty damn good. Construction was perfect. Flavor was not exact to the V melanio maduro. But damn close. Definitely buying more. At $1.70 a stick this was a jackpot. Can't wait to see what resting does.

 

[sjohnston0311]

Just ordered a bundle of the sumatra, so we'll see.

 

[jwalker1nr]

Just ordered a bundle of the sumatra, so we'll see.

How was it ?

 

[otm]

I’ve had a 5 pack aging for maybe 4 years. Maybe it’s time to light one up!

 

[jwalker1nr]

I’ve had a 5 pack aging for maybe 4 years. Maybe it’s time to light one up!