Oliva · Serie V
New WorldExperienced smokersOliva Serie V Torpedo
The box-pressed Serie V Torpedo — a tapered, full-strength Nicaraguan puro with the rich coffee-and-cocoa core Oliva built its name on.
The short answer
The Oliva Serie V Torpedo is a bold, full-bodied cigar — a Nicaragua torpedo with a Ecuador Habano wrapper. Expect coffee, cocoa, and cedar. Critics rate it 94/100.
Critic ratings
Cigar Aficionado
2007
94/100
Scores as published by each reviewer. Casa DNC aggregates third-party ratings; we don't score cigars ourselves.
The verdict
The Oliva Serie V Torpedo is a bold, full-bodied cigar from Oliva's Serie V line. It's a Nicaragua (New World) torpedo wrapped in Ecuador Habano at 6 in × 56.
On the palate, expect coffee, cocoa, and cedar, leaning roast. Plan on roughly 75 minutes from light to nub.
It's well regarded: Cigar Aficionado rated it 94/100 in 2007. It pairs naturally with espresso, aged rum, and porter. If you're newer to cigars, work up to this one rather than starting here.
The Serie V Torpedo takes Oliva's celebrated full-bodied blend and puts it in a tapered, box-pressed format. The pointed head concentrates the smoke and lets you fine-tune the draw, while the 56 ring gauge gives the filler room to show off.
What it tastes like
Under the oily Ecuadorian Habano wrapper is a Nicaraguan core built around Jalapa Valley ligero. The result is full but balanced: rich coffee and cocoa up front, sweet cedar through the middle, and an earthy, peppery backbone that keeps it interesting from light to nub. It burns slow and cool for a torpedo.
Who it's for
This is a cigar for people who already like strength and want flavor to match it. It's a fantastic after-dinner smoke. If you're not sure where you land on the strength scale, start with our cigar strength guide, and if the tapered head is new to you, how to cut a cigar covers getting a clean opening.
Track it in your humidor and rate it with the Casa DNC app. If you prefer a slightly shorter, wider smoke, the Serie V Double Robusto is the same blend in a stout format.
Curious how it stacks up? See Cuban vs Nicaraguan cigars.
Oliva Serie V Torpedo — frequently asked
- Is the Oliva Serie V Torpedo 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 Torpedo?
- The Oliva Serie V Torpedo 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 Torpedo taste like?
- Expect coffee, cocoa, and cedar, leaning roast. Tasting notes are a guide — your palate may pick up more or less.
- What is the Oliva Serie V Torpedo's rating?
- Published critic scores: Cigar Aficionado 94/100 (2007). Casa DNC aggregates third-party ratings and doesn't score cigars itself.
- What pairs well with the Oliva Serie V Torpedo?
- It pairs well with espresso, aged rum, and porter. 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 Torpedo?
- Plan on about 75 minutes for the torpedo — longer if you smoke slowly, which keeps it cool and tasting its best.
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