My smoking binge continued at the Corona Cigar Company Lounge & Smoke Shop with the Oliva Serie V; also know as the "Ligero Especial". I chose to fire up the Special V Figurado which is an impressive looking smoke that measures 6 x 60.  This smoke was the third phenomenal cigar that I consumed in a three day period, but it was not the last of my smoking binge.

Oliva Special V Figurado is filled with Jalapa Valley Ligero tobacco from Nicaragua. The binder is a Nicaraguan Puro and is wrapped with an oily dark Habano Sun Grown wrapper. This complex smoke is filled with outstanding flavor of coffee, spice and dark chocolate. The Special V Figurado was an easy light and maintained an even burn throughout the night. This is not easy for a cigar in this unique shape; it is a testament to it's craftsmanship. I enjoyed this mammoth smoke until my finger tips caught fire. It was a robust smoke and not for the novice smoker. If you take your time, you will be in for a real treat. This smoke went for well over an hour and a half. The Oliva Special V Figurado did not break the bank either. A box of 24 runs for about $172 or $8 a stick. Well worth every penny! 

This is a must try! Just make sure you have plenty of time, good company and a good place to sit. Again, just a wonderful smoke. Voted one of the top cigars of 2007, if you disagree please visit the Monkey Forum at let me know which were your favorite cigars this year.


MonkeyDan Rating:  92