Oliva · Serie V Melanio Maduro
New WorldExperienced smokersOliva Serie V Melanio Maduro Robusto
The maduro Robusto of Oliva's Serie V Melanio — the same Jalapa core, finished with a dark Mexican San Andrés wrapper for extra sweetness and spice.
The short answer
The Oliva Serie V Melanio Maduro Robusto is a richer, medium-to-full smoke — a Nicaragua robusto with a Mexican San Andres Maduro wrapper. Expect cocoa, espresso, and cedar.
Flavor profile
Sweet · Roast · Earthy · Spice
The verdict
The Oliva Serie V Melanio Maduro Robusto is a richer, medium-to-full smoke from Oliva's Serie V Melanio Maduro line. It's a Nicaragua (New World) robusto wrapped in Mexican San Andres Maduro at 5 in × 52.
On the palate, expect cocoa, espresso, and cedar, leaning sweet. Plan on roughly 60 minutes from light to nub.
It pairs naturally with espresso, aged rum, and stout. If you're newer to cigars, work up to this one rather than starting here.
The Serie V Melanio Maduro is Oliva's follow-up to its 2014 Cigar of the Year, and it's a true variant rather than a gimmick. It keeps the Melanio's prized Jalapa Valley Nicaraguan core but swaps the Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper for a dark, oily Mexican San Andrés maduro leaf. The Robusto is the easiest size to get acquainted with it.
What it tastes like
The San Andrés wrapper brings the classic maduro signature: cocoa and espresso, sweet cedar, baking spices, and a noticeable sweetness that the natural Melanio doesn't have. It runs medium-to-full and stays smooth and balanced, with the box press delivering a clean, even burn.
Who it's for
This is for smokers who love a dark, sweeter maduro but still want refinement. If you're deciding between wrapper styles, our Maduro vs Connecticut breakdown is a useful primer, and the cigar strength guide helps with the body.
Log and rate it in your humidor with the Casa DNC app. Curious how it compares to the original? Try the natural Serie V Melanio Robusto side by side.
Curious how it stacks up? See Maduro vs Connecticut wrappers.
Oliva Serie V Melanio Maduro Robusto — frequently asked
- Is the Oliva Serie V Melanio Maduro Robusto a good cigar for beginners?
- Ease into it. The fuller body can be a lot for a first-timer, so it's better once you've built up a little tolerance.
- How strong is the Oliva Serie V Melanio Maduro Robusto?
- The Oliva Serie V Melanio Maduro Robusto is Medium-Full-bodied. 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 Melanio Maduro Robusto taste like?
- Expect cocoa, espresso, and cedar, leaning sweet. Tasting notes are a guide — your palate may pick up more or less.
- What pairs well with the Oliva Serie V Melanio Maduro Robusto?
- It pairs well with espresso, aged rum, and stout. As a rule, match the drink's intensity to the cigar's medium-full body.
- How long does it take to smoke the Oliva Serie V Melanio Maduro Robusto?
- Plan on about 60 minutes for the robusto — longer if you smoke slowly, which keeps it cool and tasting its best.
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