Oliva Serie V
Built around specially fermented Jalapa Valley ligero. One of the most popular full-flavoured cigars.
Blend and specs
| Brand | Oliva |
|---|---|
| Made in | Nicaragua |
| Maker | Oliva Cigar Co. |
| Wrapper | Ecuadorian Habano sun grown |
| Binder | Nicaragua |
| Filler | Nicaragua (incl. Jalapa ligero) |
| Strength | Medium–Full |
| Wrapper family | Habano (spicy, balanced) |
| Shape | Mostly round (parejo) and figurado sizes |
| Brand type | Large group |
Specs come from published maker and retailer information. Tobacco origins can change between production runs; check the box or band for the cigar you're buying.
What reviewers and smokers say
Reviewed on: cigardojo.com, developingpalates.com, halfwheel.com, leafenthusiast.com. Counts come from Google results collected in November 2026; scores are those quoted in review snippets. See what the data shows.
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Common questions
What wrapper does the Oliva Serie V use?
The Oliva Serie V uses a Ecuadorian Habano sun grown wrapper, with a Nicaragua binder and Nicaragua (incl. Jalapa ligero) filler.
How strong is the Oliva Serie V?
It's generally rated medium to full in strength (4 on our 5-point scale).
Where is the Oliva Serie V made?
In Nicaragua.
If I like the Oliva Serie V, what else should I try?
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