Oliva Serie O Double Toro

Cigar Specifications
Tasting Review
The Oliva Serie O Double Toro opens with a bold medium-full body, delivering a rich combination of sweet cedar, dark chocolate, and espresso roast over a base of leather and earthy spice. The retrohale adds black pepper, cinnamon, and a touch of dried fig, giving both warmth and subtle fruit depth to the profile. By the second third, the flavors broaden into molasses, toasted walnut, and dark caramel, while the pepper mellows into a smooth, lingering undertone. A gentle honeyed sweetness emerges, tying the cocoa, wood, and spice into a harmonious mid-palate. In the final third, the cigar condenses into bittersweet cocoa, charred oak, clove, and a trace of smoky mesquite, finishing long, warm, and complex with resonant spice.
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Construction and Draw
The double toro vitola is flawlessly rolled with a Nicaraguan Habano wrapper over Nicaraguan binder and filler, showing tight seams, a precise cap, and a firm, even pack throughout. Cold draw reveals cedar shavings, cocoa husk, and a touch of raisin. Upon lighting, the draw is ideal—slight resistance producing dense, aromatic smoke with a creamy texture. The burn line holds sharp with minimal waviness, and the ash stacks into firm, medium-gray coins that cling well past the inch mark. Combustion remains steady and cool despite the large ring gauge, rewarding a slow, deliberate pace.
Whisky Pairing Recommendation
Pair with GlenDronach 18 Year Allardice or Flor de Caña 18 Year Rum; both complement the cigar’s chocolate, spice, and cedar while enhancing the underlying sweetness and rounding the pepper on the retrohale.
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Aging Potential
Aging potential is strong: 4–7 years will integrate the spice, cocoa, and cedar into a seamless, velvety profile while refining the pepper into a polished undertone.
Final Assessment
A robust, flavorful large-format cigar that combines depth, balance, and impeccable construction—ideal for those who enjoy hearty Nicaraguan character delivered with finesse.
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes Oliva Serie O Double Toro special?
Oliva Serie O Double Toro stands out for its Medium strength profile and Nicaragua origin, offering a sophisticated smoking experience with complex flavor notes.
How should I store Oliva Serie O Double Toro?
Store this cigar in a humidor at 65-70% relative humidity and 65-70°F temperature. Proper storage will enhance its aging potential and flavor development.
What pairs well with Oliva Serie O Double Toro?
This cigar pairs excellently with single malt Scotch whisky, particularly Highland or Speyside expressions. The whisky's complexity complements the cigar's flavor profile beautifully.
