The Oliva Serie G Maduro Special G packs Nicaraguan firepower into a compact 48-ring gauge figurado measuring 3 3/4". This box-pressed shorty delivers medium-full intensity through its Mexican San Andrés Maduro wrapper, pairing best with 45-minute smoke sessions. At $5.73 per stick (box of 48 for $275.40), it's become the go-to "coffee break cigar" for Maduro lovers craving concentrated flavors without time commitment.
The box-pressed roll maintains razor burn lines despite its short length. Expect medium smoke output with cool-burning tobacco core. The triple cap unravels smoothly without wrapper tears - crucial for this petite format.
First Third: Instant blackstrap molasses hit transitions to roasted coffee beans. Ash holds 1" before first tap.
Middle Third: Cocoa powder dominates with occasional nutmeg spikes. Retrohale reveals faint leather undertones.
Final Third: Charred oak emerges without bitterness. Nicaragua's signature mineral twang lingers post-exhale.
Dry-box for 12 hours before smoking to intensify sweetness. Pair with cold brew coffee to amplify chocolate notes. Box purchase recommended - these improve noticeably after 6-month rest.
