Oliva Serie V Melanio Edicion Ano 2025 Robusto Extra

Summary

The Oliva Serie V Melanio Edicion Año 2025 Robusto Extra is a pinnacle of the brand’s blending expertise, crafted to celebrate the year. Featuring the iconic Sumatra-seed wrapper grown in Ecuador over aged Nicaraguan fillers, this special edition offers a profound complexity. Expect a rich tapestry of leather, espresso, and spicy chocolate, refined by years of tobacco aging. The Robusto Extra format provides an optimal balance between ring gauge and length, ensuring a luxurious, long-lasting, and highly aromatic smoke.

Specification

• Brand: Oliva
• Length: 5
• Ring Gauge: 54
• Shape: Robusto Extra
• Wrapper: Ecuador Sumatra
• Binder: Nicaragua
• Filler: Nicaragua
• Strength: Full
• Flavor: Chocolate, Coffee, Leather, Spice
• Country of Origin: Non-Cuban

Flavor Profile

This limited edition Robusto Extra features a rare Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper over aged Nicaraguan fillers. The profile is full-bodied yet remarkably smooth, often referred to as the "Melanio Paradox." Upon lighting, it delivers immediate notes of pepper, cedar, and leather. The second half of the smoke reveals a rich, chocolaty complexity with hints of caramel and raisin. The oily wrapper ensures a luxurious mouthfeel and a long, aromatic finish that is both bold and sophisticated.

Construction

Expertly hand-rolled with a blend of Nicaraguan fillers and binders grown by the Oliva family, this edition is finished with a specially aged Ecuadorian Sumatra seed wrapper. The construction is distinguished by the use of "extra-aged" fillers and additional Jalapa tobacco, which is packed to provide a rich smoke volume without increasing strength. The wrapper is notable for its thin veins and fine texture, reflecting the natural cloud cover of the Ecuadorian region where it is grown.

Pairing Suggestion

The Oliva Serie V Melanio Edicion Año 2025 Robusto Extra is a rich, full-bodied cigar that demands a bold partner. A deep, peaty Islay Scotch or a high-proof barrel-strength bourbon will stand up to its intense notes of dark chocolate, coffee, and savory spice. For a non-alcoholic experience, a double espresso or a thick Turkish coffee enhances the cigar's natural oils and creamy smoke. This premium vitola also pairs beautifully with a steak dinner or a square of 80% dark cacao chocolate to round out the decadent flavor profile.