Oliva Series G - What A Smooth Smoke !

Every now and than you come across something really special. It just happened to me. I stumbled onto the Oliva Series G Robusto pleasure stick. What a pleasant smoke. Rarely have I had such a smooth cigar. The Series G is a medium body blend made with an authentic African-Cameroon wrapper. The unique flavor notes of this wrapper are complimented by the natural richness of Nicaraguan Habano fillers. This cigar shows notes of cedar and has a strong coffee finish. Truly beautiful. And I just found out that this cigar was recognized as one of the best cigars of 2006 by Cigar Aficionado magazine. Melanio Oliva first grew tobacco in Pinar Del Rio, Cuba in 1886. His growing operations were suspended while he fought in Cuba’s War of Independence. After returning from the war Malanio resumed his operations. In the early 1920’s Melanio’s son Hipolito Oliva took over the growing operations. Hipolito cultivated the Oliva family fields for several decades. As Cuba became over-run by communist the tobacco landscape changed. Hiplito’s son Gilberto Oliva shifted from growing to brokering tobacco. In the early 60’s the pressure became too great and Gilberto traveled from county to country in search of the distinct Cuban taste. His travels took him to Honduras, Panama, Mexico and even the Philippines. Gilberto finally found fertile ground in Nicaragua. Today Gilberto along with his family are Nicaraguas second largest grower of Cuban-seed tobacco. If you come close to an Oliva cigar, especially a Series G, please do not hesitate and give it a try. You will not be disappointed!