Name: Oliva Serie V Melanio Maduro No. 4
Brand: Oliva Cigar Co.
Origin: Nicaragua
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Maduro
Binder: Nicaraguan
Filler: Nicaraguan
Size & Shape: 4½" × 46 (Petit Corona)
Strength: Full
Flavor Profile
First Third: Opens with dark chocolate, salted caramel and espresso bean notes, accented by subtle cedar.
Mid-Smoke: Develops rich peanut and leather tones with a hint of roasted nuts and pepper.
Final Third: Finishes with toffee sweetness, warmed wood and lingering tobacco depth.
Construction & Burn
This box-pressed petit corona is handcrafted in Nicaragua using a premium San Andrés maduro wrapper applied over aged Nicaraguan binder and filler leaf, delivering a tight draw, consistent burn and bold flavor concentration despite its compact size.
Story & Accolades
The Melanio line honors Melanio Oliva, the family patriarch who first grew tobacco in Cuba in the 1800s. The Melanio Maduro variant replaces the original Sumatra-wrapper with a rich San Andrés maduro leaf to enhance depth and sweetness. The No. 4 size is a shorter format introduced as part of the line’s expansion and was rated 93 points by Cigar Aficionado.
Pairing Suggestions
Beer: Robust porter or imperial stout to echo the cigar’s deep chocolate and espresso tones
Wine: Aged Rioja Reserva or rich Malbec to complement the caramel and wood notes
Spirits: High-proof bourbon or dark rum to carry the nuttiness, leather and lingering spice
Overall Impression
The Oliva Serie V Melanio Maduro No. 4 delivers full-bodied richness in a compact format—intense, well-balanced and impeccably crafted—ideal for aficionados who want premium flavor in a shorter smoke.
