Cigar Review: Oliva Serie V Lancero

Alright y’all, this is part three of the multi-part series of lancero reviews.  This week brings the Oliva Serie V Lancero.  I’ve already reviewed the Nestor Miranda Special Selection Lancero and the EO Cubao Lancero which have set high standards already.  The Serie V is a Nicaraguan puro that’s said to be medium-full in its strength.  Let’s see how this 7×38 stick holds up to its competition.

Appearance: The Oliva Serie V band is huge, and it’s a little too big on the other sizes in this blend, but I think for the length of the lancero, it just fits.  The light coffee-colored wrapper has an oily appearance and no tooth.  The wrap is very well done and it sports a triple cap.  This is a very elegant looking lancero.

Taste: This hit me with a bold pepper at the onset, but that quickly mellowed into a rich cedar and earth.  It’s a mild to medium-bodied cigar with very little complexity.  You get the cedar and earth throughout the stick.  It’s got a short finish also.

Aroma: Nothing special about this cigar when holding it to your nose, but then again, cigars aren’t for smelling, are they?  The smoke’s aroma itself wasn’t harsh, but rather a soft tobacco.

Construction: There were some inconsistencies in the feel of this cigar; some areas more firm than others.  The draw was a little too tight but not so tight I couldn’t smoke it, however, the tightness did interfere with its burn in that if you didn’t keep smoking this stick it would go out on you.  Not a good thing when you should be resting in between draws.  The cigar didn’t ever canoe or burn unevenly on the outside though.

Overall Impression: This is a very decent cigar.  It’s my favorite out of the Oliva Serie V line, but it’s just slightly above average overall.  The price point is a big plus on this at or even under $5 per stick.  Now, as far as the comparison goes, it just doesn’t hold up to the other lanceros reviewed up to this point.  It’s a good stick on its own, but it’s not a great stick if you ask me.

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   Kyle W. says:

   April 12, 2009 at 6:19 am

   Like the rest of the Oliva V Series, this one is good. I find myself really starting to enjoy the lanceros more and more… guess I’m just jumping on the bandwagon?
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   Se7en_Vandalay says:

   April 12, 2009 at 1:51 pm

   Nive Review. I’ve never had the V lancero. I’ve really enjoyed the Double Toro & Churchills. But at the price I might as well jump in and have one.
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   Kyle W. says:

   April 12, 2009 at 11:57 pm

   Hope everyone had a fantastic Easter! Just wrapped up celebrating with family and a nice Paul Johnson “Black.”
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   Se7en_Vandalay says:

   April 13, 2009 at 3:05 pm

   So last night I tried the lancero and then the churchill. I like the churchill better even though the lancero was very nice. Once again I think it’ll just come down to personal preference.

   Thanks for the review.
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   tobacmon says:

   April 23, 2009 at 12:04 pm

   i have yet to try the lancero–I do like the V series and will be trying the lance soon!