Cuban Cigar Smoker Tries a New World Cigars: Oliva Serie V 135 

It’s the box. The bitterness is from whatever lacquer they used, or something they used in the construction of the box. Remove them from the box and give them a few weeks if rest in the humidor.

When I opened my box, it had a very strong chemical smell. The cigars smelled from it also. It is coming from the protective foam inside the box. It smells like it was dipped in paint thinner.

You can try a punch cut to prevent the unraveling

Ive heard the paint on the inside of the box or the foam packaging is causing this. Melanio is the way to go

hey awesome review! Just wondering when are you going to release the Partagas Maestro cigar Review?

Olivas are great. My top 5 every day cigars are all new world cigars. The amount of money you pay for cubans to have 25% of the box straight garbage quality is just a pain in the ass. Although my last box of Bolivar Belicos finos was straight perfect !

im with you on the bitterness, so im smoking one per month see if there is particular aging period it needs

I've never had one of these unravel. If you cut the top and are getting ragged edges, check the sharpness of your cutter. Also, try using a punch or V cut instead of a straight one.

since oliva was bought out in 2016 they have gone down hill rapidly in construction and the leaf they use, they are now just a commodity cigar with a boutique price. if you can find any pre 2019's it's night and day, that must have been the turning point when the old tobacco was used up and the 2017-18 bales came into play.

I am happy that you are not mad at them….

The construction isn't bad. The box is horrendous and they take one hell of a beating in shipment. It's a shame. It's a great cigar if you find one in one piece.

I love Olivia and I’ve had allot of duds/mediocre sticks in the past 4 years.

Great & honest review as always Usman. I like Olivs’s, but think I’ll give this one a miss.

Nice review. Finally someone taste the bitterness as me. Not uncommon in Oliva. I thought this was just my own problem before watching your review since no one mentioned it.

Enjoyed the video like always even tho I’m disappointed you didn’t like it that much. I’ve had a few and punch cut them all with no problem. My favorite pairing for this cigar is McDonald’s plain ice coffee 🤦‍♂️

hi How about try another one and smoke it the other way around??? I think will work better

Kept my 135 at 72% humidity for 3 and a half weeks in my humidor. Good flavors.. not to bad But ive had better for less tbh

Yeah the one I smoked recently was bitter too.

Crack the box open for 24/48 hrs and you won’t have that problem, i believe they are very fresh

I totally agree with the bitterness

Cuban Cigars are nice

V's aren't my first choice...