Oliva cigars
Tobacco-growing family business with deep roots in Nicaragua's Jalapa Valley; best known for the Serie V and Serie G.
At a glance
| Founded | 1995 (Oliva Cigar Co.); family growing since 1886 |
|---|---|
| Founder(s) | Gilberto Oliva Sr. |
| Maker | Oliva Cigar Co. |
| Based / rolled in | Estelí, Nicaragua |
| Brand type | Large group |
The story
Melanio Oliva began growing tobacco in Pinar del Río, Cuba, in 1886. His descendant Gilberto Oliva Sr. founded the cigar company in 1995.
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Every Oliva line compared
| Line | Strength | Wrapper | Binder | Filler | Review sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut Reserve | Ecuadorian Connecticut | Nicaragua | Nicaragua | 4 | |
| Serie G | Cameroon | Nicaragua | Nicaragua | 2 | |
| Serie O | Nicaraguan Habano sun grown | Nicaragua | Nicaragua | 2 | |
| Gilberto Reserva | Sumatra | Ecuador | Nicaragua | 7 | |
| Serie V | Ecuadorian Habano sun grown | Nicaragua | Nicaragua (incl. Jalapa ligero) | 4 | |
| Serie V Melanio | Ecuadorian Sumatra | Nicaragua | Nicaragua | 7 |
Connecticut Reserve
Mild–MediumEcuadorian Connecticut wrapper · Nicaragua
reviewed by 4 sites · 10 r/cigars threads
OlivaSerie G
MediumCameroon wrapper · Nicaragua
reviewed by 2 sites · 30+ r/cigars threads
OlivaSerie O
MediumNicaraguan Habano sun grown wrapper · Nicaragua
reviewed by 2 sites · critics 94 · 30+ r/cigars threads
OlivaGilberto Reserva
MediumSumatra wrapper · Nicaragua
reviewed by 7 sites · 7 r/cigars threads
Hidden gemOlivaSerie V
Medium–FullEcuadorian Habano sun grown wrapper · Nicaragua
reviewed by 4 sites · 30+ r/cigars threads
OlivaSerie V Melanio
Medium–FullEcuadorian Sumatra wrapper · Nicaragua
reviewed by 7 sites · critics 91 · 30+ r/cigars threads
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