The Oliva Serie V Maduro Torpedo, often called "Ligero" by fans, arrives in a box-pressed figurado shape with a hefty 54 ring gauge and 6-inch length. Priced around $105.84 for a 10-count box, this Nicaraguan puro brings medium-full strength wrapped in an oily Mexican San Andrés maduro leaf. Beneath the dark cloak lies Jalapa Valley ligero tobacco that's been fermented to create a smoky-sweet profile perfect for late-night sessions.
Cold draw reveals earthy coffee grounds. Initial puffs deliver black pepper spice that tingles the tongue, settling into baking chocolate notes. Thick smoke carries espresso bean aroma through the nose. Burn line stays razor-sharp despite the torpedo's tapered foot.
Pepper mellows as charred oak emerges. Caramel sweetness develops under the tongue, balancing the dark cocoa base. Ash holds firm for 1.5 inches before dropping. Retrohale brings leather undertones with slight floral hints.
Nicotine strength becomes noticeable at the band point. Burnt caramel dominates as the core chocolate flavor turns bittersweet. Pepper returns in the nostrils, though softer than initial puff. Stopped at nub with slight tar buildup but no harshness.
The triple cap holds firm during V-cut. Oily wrapper shows minimal veins with tight seams. Draw resistance sits at medium - requires no correction. Ash appears salt-and-pepper stacked. Total smoke time clocks 85 minutes with two ash taps.
Rolled in Estelí using San Andrés maduro wrapper aged 5 years. Jalapa Valley ligero undergoes extended fermentation in pilones - a process creating the blend's signature cocoa depth. Nicaraguan binder from Condega region adds combustion stability.
