Oliva Serie V Melanio Sampler, 6-Cigars

The original Serie V Melanio and its Maduro counterpart in three sizes each. Two wrappers over the same aged Nicaraguan ligero core, which makes this a genuine side-by-side tasting rather than just a variety pack. The original's Figurado earned a 96 rating and Cigar Aficionado's No. 1 Cigar of 2014.

Sampler includes:

• 1 Oliva Serie V Melanio Lancero (7 x 38): Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper. Thin ring concentrates the espresso and spice.
• 1 Oliva Serie V Melanio Churchill (7 x 50): Long and cool, with cocoa, toasted bread, and leather.
• 1 Oliva Serie V Melanio Figurado (6½ x 54): Box-pressed and tapered. The 96-rated flagship.
• 1 Oliva Serie V Melanio Maduro Lancero (7 x 38): San Andres maduro wrapper. Sharper, with dark chocolate and pepper.
• 1 Oliva Serie V Melanio Maduro Churchill (7 x 50): The smoothest maduro here. Earth and caramelized tobacco.
• 1 Oliva Serie V Melanio Maduro Figurado (6½ x 54): The deepest cigar in the set. Rich and evolving.

Pair the original blend with aged rum or a cafe latte, and the Maduro with bourbon, a dark stout, or unsweetened cold brew. Smoke them in matched pairs to see exactly what the wrapper is doing.

Ships from the humidity and temperature-controlled Cigar Nation humidor to help ensure the cigars arrive fresh and ready to enjoy.