Oliva Serie V Melanio
, Oliva Cigar Co.
Named for Melanio Oliva, the first of the family to grow tobacco. Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper over Nicaraguan binder and filler, made in Nicaragua, and generally box-pressed across the standard releases.
| namesake | Melanio Oliva, the first of the Oliva family to grow tobacco |
|---|---|
| origin | Nicaragua |
| wrapper | Ecuadorian Sumatra |
| binder | Nicaraguan |
| filler | Nicaraguan |
| press | Generally box-pressed across standard releases |
| format_example | Torpedo, 6.5 x 52, box-pressed |
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The Torpedo, 6.5 by 52 and box-pressed, is the reference format. A family name turned into a working line rather than a trophy.
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