Tied with the Lancero as the longest Melanio, this one has its own award. The Oliva Serie V Melanio Churchill (7 x 50) was Cigar Aficionado's No. 8 Cigar of 2018, rated 93.
Box-pressed, with an Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper over Nicaraguan binder and filler, made in Nicaragua. The Churchill length lets chocolate, black coffee, cedar and warm spice develop gradually. Medium-full. About 85 minutes, a Weekend Warrior™ on the Burn Clock.
A long evening and a quiet one. A dark rum, a port or a spiced chai. Boxes of 10. Explore more Oliva cigars and medium-full cigars.
