The Oliva Serie O Maduro Churchill hits with Nicaraguan brawn in classic parejo form. Let's unpack this 7-inch smoke session that'll take about 1.5 hours. You get dense maduro wrapper oils from the sun-grown Connecticut Broadleaf, plus triple-fermented Habano leaves from Estelí and Jalapa. At $9.72/stick, it's punching above its weight class for maduro lovers.
Cold draw gives raisin sweetness through tight pull. Initial toast releases black pepper through the nose with dark chocolate base. Smoke output's moderate - not a cloud chaser's pick. Ash holds 1.5" before dropping. Watch the burn line - needs one correction in this sample.
Espresso bitterness peaks here. The Nicaraguan terroir shines through - volcanic soil minerals mix with walnut undertones. Retrohale brings cinnamon tingle, though some harshness develops if rushed. Pair with black coffee to cut through the density.
Tobacco sweetness emerges late, but tar buildup requires purging at 1hr10min mark. Leather notes dominate, with dried cherry hints fighting through. Stopped at 1.5" nub - nicotine kick is real. Not for empty stomachs.
The triple cap peeled cleanly with straight cut. Wrapper showed minimal veins but some toothiness. Draw tension varied - 3/10 sticks needed perfect draw tool adjustment. Box code MSA OCT 22 - 8 months age improved initial harshness.
Best suited for afternoon sessions when you want flavor density without breaking bank. Newbies might find the nicotine hit overwhelming - better bridge between medium and full-bodied smokes. Maduro fans craving Nicaraguan earthiness over Connecticut broadleaf sweetness will dig this.
