Oliva Serie V Melanio Figurado

The Serie V Melanio Figurado dresses Oliva's prestige blend in a tapered, double-pointed figurado shape. It's a beautiful cigar to look at and a rewarding one to smoke, with the changing draw of a figurado adding interest to an already complex blend.

What it tastes like

A silky Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper covers aged Jalapa Valley Nicaraguan tobacco. As with the rest of the Melanio line, it lands medium-to-full and elegant: caramel and sweet cedar, espresso, a little pepper, and a signature creaminess on the finish. The figurado shape concentrates the flavor early and opens up as you go.

Who it's for

This is an aficionado's cigar — both for the nuanced blend and for the figurado format, which rewards a careful light and an unhurried pace. New to tapered shapes? How to cut a cigar will help, and the cigar strength guide places the body for you.

Track it in your humidor with the Casa DNC app so you remember your favorites in the line. For the same blend in a classic straight size, see the Serie V Melanio Robusto.