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Espinosa Laranja Reserva Escuro Toro vs Oliva Serie V Melanio Toro

How do Espinosa Laranja Reserva Escuro Toro and Oliva Serie V Melanio Torostack up? Here's the head-to-head — strength, wrapper, flavor, size, and critic ratings — plus which one to reach for.

The short answer

The Espinosa Laranja Reserva Escuro Toro and Oliva Serie V Melanio Toro sit at a similar medium-full strength, so it comes down to flavor and origin.

Strength
Body
Medium-Full
Medium-Full
Origin
Nicaragua
Nicaragua
Wrapper
Brazilian Mata Fina Maduro
Ecuador Sumatra
Binder
Brazilian Arapiraca
Nicaraguan
Filler
Nicaraguan
Nicaraguan
Vitola
Toro
Toro
Size
6 in × 52
6 in × 52
Rating
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96/100 · 2023
Flavor
Dark ChocolateCoffeeCedarDried FruitEarth
CaramelCedarEspressoCreamBaking spice

The verdict

Strength
Both land at Medium-Full — a similar body either way.
Critic scores
Oliva Serie V Melanio Toro carries the published pedigree (96 points from the critics).

Both are worth knowing — the "better" cigar is the one that fits your taste and the moment.

Choose Espinosa Laranja Reserva Escuro Toro if

sweet notes appeal to you.

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Choose Oliva Serie V Melanio Toro if

sweet notes appeal to you.

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Espinosa Laranja Reserva Escuro Toro vs Oliva Serie V Melanio Toro — FAQ

Is the Espinosa Laranja Reserva Escuro Toro or the Oliva Serie V Melanio Toro better for beginners?
They're a similar medium-full strength, so neither is clearly easier — choose by flavor. The Espinosa Laranja Reserva Escuro Toro brings dark chocolate and coffee, the Oliva Serie V Melanio Toro caramel and cedar.
What's the difference between the Espinosa Laranja Reserva Escuro Toro and the Oliva Serie V Melanio Toro?
The Espinosa Laranja Reserva Escuro Toro is a medium-full Nicaragua cigar with a Brazilian Mata Fina Maduro wrapper; the Oliva Serie V Melanio Toro is a medium-full Nicaragua cigar with a Ecuador Sumatra wrapper.
Which is rated higher, the Espinosa Laranja Reserva Escuro Toro or the Oliva Serie V Melanio Toro?
Espinosa Laranja Reserva Escuro Toro: no published critic score yet. Oliva Serie V Melanio Toro: Cigar Aficionado 96/100.