Let's cut straight to the chase - the Oliva Serie O Maduro Torpedo brings serious Nicaraguan heat in a 6"x52 figurado package. Priced at around $10 per stick in boxes of 20, this full-bodied maduro delivers that signature Oliva punch cigar hunters crave. The Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper doesn't mess around - dark, oily, and ready to stain your fingers.
The initial puffs hit with black pepper and charred oak. Smoke production stays moderate - no giant clouds here. Watch that tapered head; needs a careful cut to prevent wrapper unraveling.
Espresso grounds and bitter chocolate dominate as the burn line progresses. Noticeable nicotine kick around the halfway mark - not for empty stomachs. Ash holds decently but tends to flake if rushed.
Leather and earth tones emerge through the caramelized sweetness. The last inch gets tar-heavy - most users ditch it before the nub. Total smoke time clocks in around 75 minutes with proper pacing.
These Nicaraguan puros blend Habano seed tobacco from three regions: Estelí's volcanic soil adds pepper notes, Condega contributes earthy bass tones, while Jalapa Valley leaf brings subtle sweetness. The Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper undergoes extended fermentation in Estelí's bales, developing that characteristic maduro sheen.
