The Oliva Series V Melanio blends are among the most esteemed cigars in the world, and rightfully so. Year after year, they have earned top honors on various cigar award lists. Cigar Aficionado, for instance, has recognized several Serie V Melanio cigar blends with the following accolades: The Figurado Natural was named #1 in 2014. The Churchill Maduro ranked #7 in 2021. The Churchill Natural placed #8 in 2020 and 2018. The Robusto Natural earned #8 in 2016. These award-winning cigars are named after Melanio Oliva, who is believed to have been the first Oliva patriarch to cultivate tobacco in Cuba. The long filler tobaccos are perfectly fermented ligeros, which are a blend of Oliva Nicaraguan Habano that accentuates tobacco from the Jalapa region. This area is renowned for its more nuanced leaf, unlike the Esteli or Condega regions. The result is a full-flavored yet exceptionally smooth cigar that is sure to surpass your highest expectations.
