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- Skipper the cigar aFISHinodo - 07-01-2007
I am not good at reviews, and I am missing my thumb (bandaged form a mishap last week in the shark trny) but here goes.
A great looking wrapper. Oily, not too dark, no veins... The prelight smell was spectacular and the cigar was firm/well packed. I cut the cap and toasted the foot. Took a draw and was immediately greeted with a nice peppery strong taste. No earthiness which I sometimes don't like. Draw 2 brought in some sweetness. The aroma was fantastic and things went uphill form there. This is a strong cigar. Not too strong, but about as strong as I like them after 30+ years of cigar smoking. The ash was weak. It kept falling off at inopportune times. I was surprised considering how tightly rolled this was. But the flavor was fantastic. I picked up leather, molasses and the peper which never quit. The draw and burn was everything a cigar smoker could ask for. I nubbed this thing beyond anything reasonable burning my lips and fingers. I thoroughly enjoyed this cigar. This is a 5-star cigar on the skipper scale. Perhaps the best in the Oliva line-up. I will smoke the second one shortly and see about getting a box (perhaps on the 13th at Havana dreams if Jose would sign the box for me)
- Rob The Long Island Cowboy - 07-01-2007
this is such a box purchase it's not even vaguely amusing.
nice review dad.
- Mark - 07-01-2007
Skipper the cigar aFISHinodo Wrote:I am not good at reviews, and I am missing my thumb (bandaged form a mishap last week in the shark trny) but here goes.Great review Jimmy Carter!
- Tonto - 07-01-2007
So when are these going to be released?
- Rob The Long Island Cowboy - 07-02-2007
Mark Wrote:Skipper the cigar aFISHinodo Wrote:I am not good at reviews, and I am missing my thumb (bandaged form a mishap last week in the shark trny) but here goes.Great review Jimmy Carter!
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- Parkster - 07-02-2007
Tonto The Long Island Sidekick Wrote:So when are these going to be released?
I thought they were already released ........... :?
Great review Skip, even minus a thumb, it sounds very much like a habanos without the stable.
- Bulz - 07-03-2007
Right now there are a series of pre-launches happening around the country in a select 40 stores. The list is at olivacigar.com and in the current issue of cA.
The Serie V will be available to all Oliva retailers at the RTDA in August.
- Parkster - 07-03-2007
Thanks for clearing that up Bulz.
- Maduro Pips - 07-03-2007
I nubbed mine as well. EXCELLENT SMOKE!!!! Definitely need a box!
- Skipper the cigar aFISHinodo - 07-03-2007
i may be able to get a box on the 13th... any interest?
hey, here's an idea... come one down! Havana dreams is an awesome place. Fishhound will be there as will Dave (AKA Bulz), Jose Oliva, Mikey, Maybe Rob &/or Jan (although it's usually all or none with them)... Not too far from you Mario... <1 mile south of the LIE on Woodhaven blvd.