Master Blends III is the most limited production cigar made by the famous Oliva Cigar Family. This particular blend is spicy and very full-bodied.
Oliva holds the title as Nicaragua’s second largest tobacco grower. As such, they tend to have first rights to the best leaf grown in this Central American nation. In years past, the best leaves were held for the private use of the family, but this legendary cigar maker has started producing its finest line of cigars using this cherished leaf, the Oliva Master Blends series. Each release features a completely different blend and each time the quantity produced is entirely dependent on the yield from the crop for that season.
The release of Master Blends III is the best yet. This time, we see the Oliva’s take advantage of an aged sun grown broadleaf wrapper for this box-pressed cigar. However, what completes this blend is the Nicaraguan filler tobacco that has been cultivated from Habano-seed ligero, making this the fullest bodied Master Blends to date. The Olivas are very secretive about how many of each release they produce and they can run out at any moment. Don’t miss what could be your one and only chance to smoke this limited edition cigar from one of the worlds foremost cigar makers.
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| Cigar Brand: Oliva Master Blends III Torpedo | ||||
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| Origin: Nicaragua | Wrapper: U.S.A./Conn. Broadleaf | |||
| Binder: Nicaragua | ||||
| Filler: Nicaragua | ||||
| Body: Medium-Full | Price: ~$13.00 | |||
| Length/Ring Gauge: 6 x 52 | Smoke Time: 1 hr 12 min | |||
| More info about purchasing: Oliva Master Blends III Cigars | ||||
| Overall Appearance and Presentation of Cigar | ||||
| Points (Max 20): 18 | Grade:   |
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| Wrapper Color: Dark Brown | Consistent Color? Yes | |||
| Oily/Dry: Oily | Veiny/Smooth? Smooth | |||
| Cap Construction: Excellent | Packaging: Very Good | |||
| Ease of Cutting: Perfect | Construction: Firm | |||
| Lighting and Burning Properties | ||||
| Points (Max 15): 13 | Grade: |
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| Even Initial Light? Yes | Even Burn? Initial? Very Good | |||
| Even Burn? 50%? Very Good | Even Burn? 75%? Very Good | |||
| Ash: Black and crumbly | Burn Rate: Slow | |||
| Resting Smoke: Light and even | ||||
| Require Re-Lighting? No | ||||
| Construction | ||||
| Points (Max 30): 26 | Grade: |
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| Wrapper Stays Intact? Yes | ||||
| Taste | ||||
| Points (Max 35): 30 | Grade: |
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| Light, Medium, Full-Bodied? Medium | ||||
| Bitter/Harsh/Smooth? Very Smooth | ||||
| Sweet/Salty? N/A | ||||
| Bland/Vegetal/Spicy/Peppery? Peppery | ||||
| Describe any changes in body or flavor: None | ||||
| Aroma: Rich and smooth | Finish: OK | |||
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Comments: A very enjoyable cigar. Burn was a little slow; not much smoke during each puff. Not much of a kick but enough flavors to make it worthwhile. Would definitely smoke again. |
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| Total Score (Max 100): 87 | Grade: |
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