Let's cut straight to this Nicaraguan beauty - the Oliva Serie G Maduro Perfecto comes in boxes of 24 sticks priced at $199.80. This figurado-shaped smoke measures 5 1/2" with a 54 ring gauge, sporting a Maduro wrapper that's been making waves since its 2006 Top 25 Cigar Aficionado mention. The perfect draw and construction Oliva's known for? Present and accounted for.
That dark Maduro wrapper delivers immediate cocoa powder and earth notes. The initial smoke feels thicker than expected from a medium-full rating - decent nicotine punch with peppery tingle on retrohale. Burn starts uneven due to perfecto tip but self-corrects.
Now we're cruising. The sharp pepper transitions into roasted nuts and leather. Smoke production increases dramatically - white plumes that make you want to pace slower. Watch for heat buildup near the narrowed foot.
Cinnamon spice joins the party with faint maple sweetness. Construction holds strong despite narrowing head - no relights needed. Strength creeps up to solid "full" territory here. Stop before nubbing unless you enjoy bitter tar.
The oily Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper feels slightly toothy. Perfecto shape demands careful lighting - toast that foot thoroughly. Ash holds solid in 1" segments. Smoke time averages 65 minutes despite compact size - slow burner when properly maintained.
