Oliva Serie V Melanio Figurado
Oliva
Product Information
- Manufacturer
- Oliva
- Country of Origin
- Nicaragua
- Wrapper
- Ecuadorian Sumatra
- Binder
- Nicaraguan
- Filler
- Nicaraguan
- Factory
- TABOLISA
- Strength
- Full
- Vitola / Size
- Figurado (6 1/2" x 52)
- MSRP
- —
- Competition Record
- 3-0
- Result
- Grand 8
- Final Placement
- Top 8
Competition Performance
Oliva Serie V Melanio Figurado completed group play with a perfect 3-0 record, defeating Warped Corto, Rocky Patel Sixty, and Blackened S84 Shade to Black before advancing to the Top 16. After defeating Ashton VSG, the cigar reached the Grand 8 before falling to Liga Privada T52, ultimately finishing #5 overall in the 2026 competition.
Competition Matchups
Ashology™ Assessment
Official evaluation across six categories — maximum Ashology™ Score 30 / 30.
- star Exceptional craftsmanship
- star Outstanding draw performance
- star Rich flavor transitions
- star Excellent combustion
- star Refined balance
- star Grand 8 consistency
Oliva Serie V Melanio Figurado proved itself as one of the premier cigars in the 2026 competition. Throughout the tournament it consistently demonstrated exceptional construction, outstanding flavor development, and remarkable smoking performance.
Its combination of complexity, balance, and craftsmanship earned it a place among the competition's Grand 8, reinforcing its reputation as one of today's finest premium cigars.
Ashology™ Smoking Experience
- Cold Draw
- Sweet cedar, cocoa, coffee and light pepper.
- First Third
- Creamy cedar and cocoa are joined by espresso and polished black pepper.
- Second Third
- Caramel, roasted almonds and baking spice create a richer, sweeter center.
- Final Third
- Dark chocolate, coffee and oak deepen while lingering sweetness maintains balance.
- Construction
- Excellent draw, precise burn and firm ash.
- Finish
- Long, creamy and gently spicy.
- Ashology Assessment
- Elegant, balanced and technically impressive from beginning to end.
Final Verdict
The Oliva Serie V Melanio Figurado advanced through refinement, consistency and excellent construction. Its creamy richness and controlled complexity made it one of Group B’s most complete performers.
Tasting notes reflect the cigar and vitola evaluated during the 2026 Cigar of the Year competition. Flavor, strength and burn performance may vary based on storage conditions, age, vitola and individual palate. Tobacco products are intended only for adults of legal smoking age.
