Melanio v Gordo 6/60

Cigar Reviewed: Melanio V by Oliva

Smoked at: My home patio. Live in south Florida...my patio is always a convenient sanctuary for cigar enjoyment.

Excellent construction. V cut the cap. Smooth resistant free cold draw. Initial sense of milk chocolate and nuts. Smooth even burn with plenty of smoke output. Not Drew Estate like smoke, but very prolific smoke output. Very smooth, comfortable smoke. First third of cigar, flavor profile remained consistent with beginning transition to coffee and cream. Chocolate began to diminish. Medium to medium full body. Medium strength and always flavorful. Second third the cigar continued with a consistent, razor like burn and coffee flavor intensified but did not overwhelm. Last third I experienced no change in flavor profile. Nut flavor was completely gone. Cigar maintained a consistent 1/2 to 1 inch ash as I carefully managed the stick. Burn time was 78 minutes. A very satisfying, smooth smoke.