Oliva Serie V Melanio
Oliva's top line, named after the family's patriarch Melanio Oliva.
Blend and specs
| Brand | Oliva |
|---|---|
| Made in | Nicaragua |
| Maker | Oliva Cigar Co. |
| Wrapper | Ecuadorian Sumatra |
| Binder | Nicaragua |
| Filler | Nicaragua |
| Strength | Medium–Full |
| Wrapper family | Sumatra (sweet spice) |
| Shape | Mostly round (parejo) and figurado sizes |
| Brand type | Large group |
Specs come from published maker and retailer information. Tobacco origins can change between production runs; check the box or band for the cigar you're buying.
What reviewers and smokers say
Reviewed on: cigaraficionado.com, developingpalates.com, famous-smoke.com, halfwheel.com, kohnhed.com, leafenthusiast.com, thecigarauthority.com. Counts come from Google results collected in November 2026; scores are those quoted in review snippets. See what the data shows.
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If you like the Serie V Melanio, try
The Judge
Medium–FullEcuadorian Sumatra wrapper · Nicaragua
reviewed by 6 sites · 30+ r/cigars threads
98% matchsame strength · same wrapper style · Ecuador wrapper · rolled in Nicaragua · Nicaragua filler
OzgenerBosphorus
Medium–FullEcuadorian Sumatra wrapper · Nicaragua
reviewed by 4 sites · critics 91 · 30+ r/cigars threads
86% matchsame strength · same wrapper style · Ecuador wrapper · rolled in Nicaragua · Nicaragua filler
San CristobalRevelation
MediumEcuadorian Sumatra wrapper · Nicaragua
reviewed by 5 sites · critics 92 · 30+ r/cigars threads
78% matchsame wrapper style · Ecuador wrapper · rolled in Nicaragua · Nicaragua filler · shared notes: cedar
AJ FernandezEnclave
Medium–FullEcuadorian Habano wrapper · Nicaragua
reviewed by 7 sites · 30+ r/cigars threads
76% matchsame strength · Ecuador wrapper · rolled in Nicaragua · Nicaragua filler · shared notes: cedar, cocoa
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Common questions
What wrapper does the Oliva Serie V Melanio use?
The Oliva Serie V Melanio uses a Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper, with a Nicaragua binder and Nicaragua filler.
How strong is the Oliva Serie V Melanio?
It's generally rated medium to full in strength (4 on our 5-point scale).
Where is the Oliva Serie V Melanio made?
In Nicaragua.
If I like the Oliva Serie V Melanio, what else should I try?
Our closest matches are My Father The Judge (98%), Ozgener Bosphorus (86%), San Cristobal Revelation (78%), AJ Fernandez Enclave (76%). For something less well known, try the Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Sobremesa.
