Meet the Oliva Serie V Belicoso - nicknamed "Ligero" or "Liga Especial" by fans. This 5"x54 figurado packs Nicaraguan-grown power with an Ecuadorian Habano Sun Grown wrapper. At $243/box of 24, it delivers coffee and dark chocolate punches spiked with pepper. Perfect for veterans seeking boldness, though newbies might find it overwhelming.
Black cocoa powder hits first with espresso bitterness. Black pepper tingles the nose while cinnamon warmth builds. Draw resistance needs adjustment - slightly tight for a belicoso.
Leather and cedar emerge as the burn evens out. White pepper replaces black, mixing with caramelized sweetness. Smoke output increases - decent plume without being overpowering.
Mineral flint notes appear beneath persistent chocolate. Retrohale reveals toasted nuts and baking spices. Watch the heat - nicotine buildup starts creeping at the 45-minute mark.
Rolled in Estelí's volcanic soil, this puro showcases Jalapa Valley ligero. The Habano wrapper gets 18 months of fermentation - that's why it's darker than your average Nicaraguan. Five-year-aged filler gives that distinctive peppery kick.
