Description
Oliva Serie V Melanio
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Size: Toro 6" × 52 (also available in Robusto, Figurado, Churchill, Gordo)
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Vitola: Toro
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Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano rosado maduro
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Binder: Nicaraguan ligero
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Fillers: Nicaraguan long fillers
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Strength: Medium to Full
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Flavor Notes:
Rich espresso, dark chocolate, toasted almonds, cedar spice, leather, honeyed sweetness, dried fruit, baking spice layer
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Pairing Notes:
Aged bourbon, espresso shot, dark chocolate square, pecan tart, lightly peated Scotch, maple nut pastry
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Manufacturer: Oliva Cigar Company, Estelí Nicaragua
Privada Storytelling
Luxury in Legacy and Leaf
The Serie V Melanio is Oliva’s premium flagship—crafted with blistering precision and rich Nicaraguan intensity. The rosado maduro wrapper is glossy and complex, while the ligero binder and filler lend power without overwhelming nuance. It’s a cigar designed to reward attention, not demand it.
The experience opens with bold espresso and hints of dark fruit sweetness. As it deepens, cedar spice and toasted almond add structure while leather and cocoa enrich the center. The finish settles in honeyed tobacco, baker’s spice, and subtle fruit glaze that lingers beyond the nub.
Flavor Journey
The first third presents espresso roast and rich chocolate over cedar
The second third introduces toasted almond, soft honey sweetness, and leather complexity
The final third closes in spice warmth, dried fruit nuance, and lingering sweetness with baker’s spice
Draw requires gentle concentration. Burn is steady. Smoke is thick, oily, and richly layered, evolving through every third.
Why It Belongs in Privada
This cigar sets the standard for modern Nicaraguan craftsmanship—beautifully balanced, richly layered, and consistently satisfying. It commands respect while remaining approachable for those who value flavor depth over drama.
The Melanio is Privada-worthy because it represents what top-tier craftsmanship can achieve: legacy defined by nuance, intensity by elegance, and tradition by refinement.