Oliva ‘O' Maduro Perfecto

As the second-largest grower of tobacco in Nicaragua, the Oliva family's generations of experience in the industry serves them well. They’re known for growing some of the finest tobaccos in the world and for using the most skilled rollers and blenders in the country to create cigars that are legendary. The ‘O’ series is their flagship premium blend, a puro made with 100% Nicaraguan tobacco. This cigar looks and feels great. It’s so gorgeous, in fact, some may feel it’s a shame to smoke it but don’t deny yourself! The ‘O’ derives much of its unique flavor and subtle strength from its dark five-year old Nicaraguan Habano wrappers that are often in short supply. This lovely, oily wrapper leaf offers a diverse range of robust flavors that are typically Oliva—chewy and rich but smooth from start to finish. It’s naturally fermented to achieve its beautiful, deep brown color. The Olivas always fill each cigar with an abundant amount of tobacco. The result is a solid roll with no soft spots and a tight draw. For a wonderful preview of the smoke, smell this perfecto before lighting. It smells of sweet cedar. Look for a hint of spice to hit the palate immediately. The spice fades quickly and the flavors mellow considerably before woody and earthy notes dominate. We're proud to offer you a cigar that made Cigar Aficionado's list of Top 50 Cigars and merited a '92' rating. In the magazine's words, "The cigar has gorgeous color and a lush wrapper. It draws well, showing cedar, toast, leather, and coffee notes. A complex and balanced full-bodied cigar.” As another reviewer said, “The ‘O’ Maduro is as much a standout from the crowd as an elephant in a barnyard full of chickens!” A cigar this good deserves a top shelf smoky single malt such as Laphroaig or Lagavulin.