The Oliva Serie G Double Robusto stands out with its African Cameroon wrapper hugging Nicaraguan Habano fillers. At 5"x54, this box-pressed parejo delivers consistent smoke production - exactly what made it land in Cigar Aficionado's 2006 Top 25. I found the $210 box of 25 particularly wallet-friendly for a mid-tier smoke. Let's unpack this Nicaraguan puro's journey from first light to nub.
Initial Third: Immediate cedar notes cut through with black pepper spice. The Cameroon wrapper shines with its signature sweet hay undertones, though some might find the first inch's spice-forward profile overwhelming.
Middle Third: Transitions to baking spices - think nutmeg and roasted almonds. The Nicaraguan core emerges through creaminess that coats the palate. Watch for occasional tar buildup if you're puffing too fast.
Final Third: Earthiness deepens with cocoa powder and leather accents. The last inch developed a pleasant licorice note, though nicotine strength creeps up noticeably. Stopped at 1.5" nub with minor tongue tingle.
The Cameroon wrapper showed slight toothiness with visible seams. Burn line stayed razor-sharp despite breezy conditions - no touchups needed. Draw resistance was Goldilocks-perfect, producing billowy white smoke. Box code suggested 18 months age, yet the cigar still felt "young" in final third.
