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Oliva Serie V Melanio Figurado vs Tatuaje Cojonu 2006

How do Oliva Serie V Melanio Figurado and Tatuaje Cojonu 2006stack up? Here's the head-to-head — strength, wrapper, flavor, size, and critic ratings — plus which one to reach for.

The short answer

The Oliva Serie V Melanio Figurado and Tatuaje Cojonu 2006 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
Ecuador Sumatra
Ecuadorian Habano
Binder
Nicaraguan
Nicaraguan
Filler
Nicaraguan
Nicaraguan
Vitola
Figurado
Belicoso
Size
6.5 in × 52
5 1/2 in × 52
Rating
96/100 · 2014
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Flavor
CaramelCedarEspressoCreamPepper
CocoaLeatherCedarBlack pepperEarth

The verdict

Strength
Both land at Medium-Full — a similar body either way.
Critic scores
Oliva Serie V Melanio Figurado 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 Oliva Serie V Melanio Figurado if

sweet notes appeal to you.

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Choose Tatuaje Cojonu 2006 if

sweet notes appeal to you.

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Oliva Serie V Melanio Figurado vs Tatuaje Cojonu 2006 — FAQ

Is the Oliva Serie V Melanio Figurado or the Tatuaje Cojonu 2006 better for beginners?
They're a similar medium-full strength, so neither is clearly easier — choose by flavor. The Oliva Serie V Melanio Figurado brings caramel and cedar, the Tatuaje Cojonu 2006 cocoa and leather.
What's the difference between the Oliva Serie V Melanio Figurado and the Tatuaje Cojonu 2006?
The Oliva Serie V Melanio Figurado is a medium-full Nicaragua cigar with a Ecuador Sumatra wrapper; the Tatuaje Cojonu 2006 is a medium-full Nicaragua cigar with a Ecuadorian Habano wrapper.
Which is rated higher, the Oliva Serie V Melanio Figurado or the Tatuaje Cojonu 2006?
Oliva Serie V Melanio Figurado: Cigar Aficionado 96/100. Tatuaje Cojonu 2006: no published critic score yet.