Oliva · Serie V
New WorldAficionadosOliva Serie V Diadema
A limited 2012-edition 7 x 49 figurado of Oliva's flagship Serie V — the full-bodied Habano blend in an elegant tapered diadema shape.
The short answer
The Oliva Serie V Diadema is a bold, full-bodied cigar — a Nicaragua diadema with a Ecuador Habano wrapper. Expect coffee, dark chocolate, and cedar.
Flavor profile
Roast · Sweet · Earthy · Spice
The verdict
The Oliva Serie V Diadema is a bold, full-bodied cigar from Oliva's Serie V line. It's a Nicaragua (New World) diadema wrapped in Ecuador Habano at 7 in × 49.
On the palate, expect coffee, dark chocolate, and cedar, leaning roast. Plan on roughly 75 minutes from light to nub.
It pairs naturally with espresso, aged rum, and bourbon. If you're newer to cigars, work up to this one rather than starting here.
The Serie V Diadema is a limited-edition figurado that Oliva released to showcase its flagship blend in a more dramatic shape. At 7 by 49 with a tapered, closed foot, the diadema is a showpiece — long, elegant, and built for an evening when you want to take your time.
What it tastes like
It's the same full-bodied Serie V recipe fans love: an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper over a Nicaraguan core driven by Jalapa Valley ligero. Expect rich coffee and dark chocolate, sweet cedar, earth, and a firm pepper spine. The figurado shape means the draw and intensity shift as the cigar opens up, which is part of the fun.
Who it's for
This is an aficionado's cigar — both for the strength and for the format, which takes a little patience to smoke well. If you're newer to figurados, how to cut a cigar will help you open the tapered head cleanly, and the cigar strength guide sets expectations on the body.
Because it's a limited release, it's worth logging in the Casa DNC app so you remember the experience. For the same blend in an everyday size, see the Serie V Double Robusto.
Curious how it stacks up? See Cuban vs Nicaraguan cigars.
Oliva Serie V Diadema — frequently asked
- Is the Oliva Serie V Diadema a good cigar for beginners?
- Not as a first cigar. Full-bodied smokes are intense and high in nicotine — save it until you're comfortable with strength.
- How strong is the Oliva Serie V Diadema?
- The Oliva Serie V Diadema is Full-bodied — bold and high in nicotine. Strength is about body and nicotine rather than flavor, so eat something first and take it slow if you're sensitive.
- What does the Oliva Serie V Diadema taste like?
- Expect coffee, dark chocolate, and cedar, leaning roast. Tasting notes are a guide — your palate may pick up more or less.
- What pairs well with the Oliva Serie V Diadema?
- It pairs well with espresso, aged rum, and bourbon. As a rule, match the drink's intensity to the cigar's full body.
- How long does it take to smoke the Oliva Serie V Diadema?
- Plan on about 75 minutes for the diadema — longer if you smoke slowly, which keeps it cool and tasting its best.
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