Oliva Cigars, not to be confused with the Tampa-based Oliva Tobacco Company or the Oliveros cigar brand, is one of the finest Nicaraguan handmade cigar companies in the world. Manufacturing millions of cigars a year from the impressive Tabacalera Oliva de Nicaragua S.A. The success of the new generation of Oliva cigars and their swanky marketing belies a legacy as old as Key West or Tampa. Started as a tobacco growing company and cigar manufacturer by Melanio Oliva in 1886, the family sustained its operation as some of Cuba’s finest growers until Cuba began its tumultuous affair with Fidel Castro in 1959. After the Cuban Embargo began three years afterwards, the family moved to Spain and worked in tobacco brokerage, finance, and accounting. The family never abandoned its love of tobacco, however, and reestablished itself with a farm in Nicaragua in 1969. The family returned to its former glory completely with the launching of its familial cigar brand in 1995. Shortened to “Oliva,” the family profited greatly from the cigar boom and is now a household name for cigar smokers around the world. The Oliva Melanio, Series V, Series G, and Connecticut Reserve are consistently ranked some of the finest cigars in the world by the leading tobacco media authorities. The brands are made from finely aged Nicaraguan tobaccos from the growing regions of Esteli, Jalapa, Condega, Somoto, Pueblo Nuevo, and Ometepe. Almost all of their cigars, apart from a few made in their Honduran annex facility, are long-filler with select Ecuadorian Cuban-seed wrappers.
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The Oliva Serie G Robusto cigar is a medium body blend made with an African-Cameroon wrapper. The unique flavor notes of this wrapper are complemented by the natural richness of Nicaraguan Habano fillers. Hand rolled in Nicaragua with notes of cedar and coffee.
In 1886, Melanio Oliva planted his first precious tobacco seed in Pinar Del Rio, Cuba. The quest for pure elegance and artisan refinement has ever since guided the Oliva family. Until today, every Serie V Melanio cigar by Oliva is like a torch, passing on this passion for the craft. The Serie V Melanio is the ultimate witness to unmatched quality: hand rolled using expertly fermented ligero fillers, leaves known for their robust and rich flavor. A special cigar indeed, sure to exceed a premium cigar enthusiast’s highest expectation. The carefully aged Jalapa blend produces a particularly unique smoke. This limited-edition box features the epic Oliva Serie V Melanio cigar in an exceptional, unique shape: the Figurino. The Figurino cigar takes a Figurado shape, but tapers at both ends. This cigar marks the first time that Frederik Vandermarliere and Gilberto Oliva have created a brand-new cigar design since their collaboration begun in 2016.
The award-winning Oliva Serie V Melanio Maduro Double Toro cigars are hand rolled using expertly fermented ligero fillers, these leaves are known for their robust and rich flavor. This special Maduro cigar is sure to exceed a premium cigar smoker’s highest expectation. This carefully aged, Jalapa blend produces a particularly rich smoke and full-bodied masterpiece. The best of the best from Oliva!
Serie V Melanio Maduro, made from a blend of Nicaraguan Sun Grown in the Jalapa region of the country and wrapped in a Mexican Maduro from the lush San Andres Valley. This unique cigar is sure to satisfy the highest expectations of Maduro cigar smokers.
Wrapper – Mexico | Binder – Nicaragua | Filler – Nicaragua
The Oliva Serie V Churchill Extra cigar is a complex blend of Nicaraguan long filler tobaccos. Blended with specially fermented Jalapa Valley ligero, and finished with a high priming Habano Sun Grown Wrapper. This cigar is blended to deliver full body taste while maintaining an unparalleled smoothness. This flavorful blend exhibits complex tobacco with rich coffee and dark chocolate tones.
The Oliva Serie V Melanio Toro cigars are hand rolled using expertly fermented ligero fillers, these leaves are known for their robust and rich flavor. This special cigar is sure to exceed a premium cigar smoker’s highest expectation. This carefully aged, Jalapa blend produces a particularly rich smoke and full-bodied masterpiece. The best of the best from Oliva
#3 Cigar of the Year by Cigar Aficionado of 2023
A considerably complex cigar from a company that appears to be improving each year. The Oliva Serie V Melanio Toro is emblematic of Oliva’s serious commitment to quality. After Oliva Cigar Co. was acquired by Vandermarliere Cigar Family in 2016 (then known as J. Cortés), Fred Vandermarliere vowed to maintain the tradition of excellence established by the Oliva family. It was no empty promise. The company recently opened a massive new facility in Nicaragua dedicated to the proper fermentation, aging and processing of tobacco. Oliva has also doubled its rolling capacity and expanded its agricultural operations. All this growth would mean nothing if the quality of the product suffered as a result—which it didn’t. In fact, just the opposite happened. Throughout the year, Oliva has turned in one high score after the next, but none quite as impressive as the Serie V Melanio Toro. With its Sumatra-seed wrapper grown in Ecuador and blend of Nicaraguan tobacco, the smoke brims with earth and spice, offering everything from cumin and cardamom to ground clove and allspice. An underlying thread of cedar brings balance and structure.
The award-winning Oliva Serie V Melanio Maduro Torpedo cigars are hand rolled using expertly fermented ligero fillers, these leaves are known for their robust and rich flavor. This special Maduro cigar is sure to exceed a premium cigar smoker’s highest expectation. This carefully aged, Jalapa blend produces a particularly rich smoke and full-bodied masterpiece. The best of the best from Oliva!
Serie V Melanio Maduro, made from a blend of Nicaraguan Sun Grown in the Jalapa region of the country and wrapped in a Mexican Maduro from the lush San Andres Valley. This unique cigar is sure to satisfy the highest expectations of Maduro cigar smokers.
Wrapper – Mexico | Binder – Nicaragua | Filler – Nicaragua
Cigar of the Year 2021- Rated 95 (Cigar Snob)
The Oliva Serie V Melanio Maduro cigar line is a darker and richer version of the original Melanio series. After winning countless awards, including Cigar Aficionado’s Cigar of the Year, the Oliva Cigar Company took their prestigious Melanio cigar blend and crafted a darker Maduro version. As a result, the Oliva Serie V Melanio Maduro cigar is now winning its own awards and massive fan following. Oliva has done it again with premium aged tobaccos and a full-bodied taste profile with the Maduro Melanio cigar!
Serie V Melanio Maduro, made from a blend of Nicaraguan Sun Grown in the Jalapa region of the country and wrapped in a Mexican Maduro from the lush San Andres Valley. This unique cigar is sure to satisfy the highest expectations of Maduro cigar smokers.
Scored a 95 by Cigar Aficionado
Wrapper – Mexico | Binder – Nicaragua | Filler – Nicaragua
A chunky, pressed grande with a dark wrapper and easy, open draw. It shows a tasty balance of cocoa powder, leather and nuttiness, hinting of black pepper on the long finish.
The Oliva Master Blends 3 cigar is the third offering in a series of limited artisanal blends. Liga Maestra is specifically blended to deliver the richest characteristics of Nicaraguan ligero filler and Broadleaf sun-grown wrappers. It is a complex cigar which satisfies the most experienced smoker with a medium-bodied flavor profile.
Oliva Serie V Melanio Cigars- The Oliva Serie V Melanio cigar blends are hand rolled using expertly fermented ligero fillers, these leaves are known for their robust and rich flavor. This special cigar is sure to exceed a premium cigar smoker’s highest expectation. This carefully aged, Nicaraguan blend produces a particularly rich smoke. The best of the best from Oliva.
The 2014 Cigar of the Year by Cigar Aficionado!
Gilberto Oliva Reserva Cigars- The Gilberto Oliva Reserva cigar series features a dark and oily Sumatra wrapper over a special Ecuadorian binder and aged Nicaraguan filler tobaccos. This highly anticipated release is a scrumptious medium body medley of dark tobacco spice, earth, leather, creamy cocoa, and a delicious sweetness that lingers on the palate. It must be special to have Gilberto Oliva’s name on it, the Oliva family patriarch.
Cain by Oliva Cigars- The Cain cigar series by Oliva is the fuller bodied collection rolled in Nicaragua. Each Cain blend is complex with bold flavors ranging from medium in body all the way to full body. Any avid cigar fan that is seeking that next full-bodied powerhouse, should try Cain by Oliva Cigars today!
Experience one of Oliva’s tastiest creations with the legendary Oliva Serie V — a bold and masterfully crafted cigar that showcases the rich heritage of the Oliva family. Grown in the lush tobacco fields of Nicaragua, this exquisite blend has earned its place among the finest cigars in the world, beloved by seasoned aficionados and newcomers alike.
Handcrafted with a robust Nicaraguan binder and aged Nicaraguan filler tobaccos, the Oliva Serie V delivers a full-bodied yet enjoyable smoke. The wrapper, a beautiful Sun Grown Habano leaf, enhances every draw with deep flavors of dark chocolate, espresso, cedar, and black pepper. On the cold draw, expect enticing aromas of sweet spice, cinnamon, and subtle notes of caramel and nuts.
As you light up, the cigar bursts to life with a complex blend of coffee, dark cocoa, and leather, developing a richness that lingers through the final third. Hints of subtle Cuba-like spice and natural sweetness make each puff a journey for the palate. Perfectly rolled for an even burn, the Oliva Serie V is an essential addition to any serious humidor.
Whether you’re enjoying a quiet evening or celebrating life’s milestones, these sticks offer a sophisticated smoke that stands among the popular blends of the cigar industry. Available in a variety of vitolas, each box of Oliva Serie V cigars captures the life and spirit of Melanio Oliva, one of the pioneers behind the brand’s success.
Tasting Notes
Cold Draw: Sweet spice, cinnamon, nuts
First Half: Espresso, dark chocolate, black pepper
Final Third: Dark cocoa, cedar, subtle caramel, rich tobacco
If you’re seeking a bold, complex cigar with Cuban roots and modern Nicaraguan mastery, the Oliva Serie V is a must-have. Sit back at your table, savor the richness, and enjoy one of the world’s most rare and celebrated cigars — an unusual but perfect balance of strength and flavor that makes it an absolute standout.
Why Choose Oliva Serie V?
Crafted by the Oliva family, experts in Nicaraguan tobacco
Rich tasting notes of dark chocolate, coffee, cedar, and spice
Exceptional construction for a flawless, even burn
Ideal for seasoned aficionados and collectors alike
Available in multiple vitolas to suit your preference
Stock up now before they’re sold out — Oliva Serie V cigars are in high demand!
Oliva Serie G Cigars- The Oliva Serie G cigar is a medium body blend made with an African-Cameroon wrapper or a dark Maduro wrapper. The unique flavor notes of these wrappers are complemented by the natural richness of Nicaraguan Habano fillers. Hand rolled in Nicaragua with notes of cedar and coffee!
Oliva Connecticut Reserve Cigars- The Oliva Connecticut Reserve cigar is blended from Nicaraguan long fillers and binder. Finished with only the finest Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper, this smooth to medium-bodied cigar shows rich flavors as a silky smoke. This mellow cigar is not short on flavor with subtle notes of wood, coffee and cream!
Oliva is a brand of Nicaraguan handmade cigars which offers a blend for every variety of cigar smokers. Their cigars feature the choicest aged Nicaraguan long-fillers and, as a result, consistently rank among the most favored cigar brands.
Oliva Cigars began as a family tobacco growing and cigar making operation in Cuba in 1886. In the 1920’s, the company’s founder committed the family to tobacco growing and brokerage. This lasted through the Cuban Revolution and the family worked as international brokers in Spain during the 1960’s. After purchasing Nicaraguan parcels of land in 1969, the family returned to its roots with tobacco growing and, later, cigar manufacturing. In 1995, the company shortened its name to Oliva and began a journey to be a powerhouse of American cigar markets. In 2003, the company opened a new factory in Nicaragua which now makes about 10 million cigars a year.
Oliva Connecticut Reserve cigars are smooth to medium-bodied cigars which come in boxes of ten. These cigars feature Ecuadorian Shade wrappers with a blend of Nicaraguan long-filler tobaccos. These cigars come as double toros or robustos.
Oliva Series G cigars are medium-bodied cigars which come in boxes of twenty-five. These cigars feature Cameroon wrappers with a blend of Nicaraguan long-filler tobaccos. These cigars come as churchills or robustos.
Oliva Series V cigars are medium to full-bodied cigars which come in boxes of twelve or twenty-four. These cigars feature an aged Ecuadorian Habano wrapper with a blend of Nicaraguan long-filler tobaccos. These cigars come as churchills or double robustos. The Melanio is a special Serie V which comes in a figurado-shaped box of ten.
Gilberto Oliva Reserva cigars are smooth to medium-bodied cigars which come in boxes of twenty. These cigars feature either an authentic Connecticut Shade or a Sumatran Sungrown wrapper with a blend of Nicaraguan long-filler tobaccos. These cigars come as toros.
Oliva Master Blends 3 cigars are medium-bodied cigars which come in boxes of twenty. These cigars feature an undisclosed Sungrown Broadleaf wrapper with a blend of Nicaraguan long-filler tobaccos. These cigars come as churchills or robustos. These cigars are rich and earthy with the spicy sweetness of Nicaraguan tobacco.