Oliva Serie V Belicoso (5×54) 5 Pack

Rated 95 by Cigar Aficionado and named the #3 Cigar of the Year in 2017, the Oliva Serie V Belicoso is one of those rare cigars that lives up to every bit of its reputation. The tapered head of this 5×54 Belicoso concentrates the specially fermented Jalapa Valley ligero fillers right from first light, delivering an immediate rush of dark espresso, black pepper, and supple leather. As the ring gauge opens up, layers of rich chocolate, toasted cedar, and roasted nuts emerge alongside a subtle caramel sweetness on the retrohale that keeps the full body remarkably smooth. That oily, reddish Ecuadorian Habano Sun Grown wrapper ties it all together with flawless construction and a slow, even burn that can stretch well past an hour. This is Oliva’s crown jewel for a reason.