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TommyBB · 11-05-2019, 06:27 AM

What can you lot tell me about these?
I know by experience and reputation that most Oliva cigars are well-made, and usually pretty tasty.
What is the story on these, in your experience? I ask, because at least three of the online retailers that send me promotional e-mails every day, have featured these very recently. In fact, C.I. and Serious BOTH are running specials right now, from yesterday's e-mails.

Are these not that good that everyone is trying to get rid of them? I think either Atlantic or Cigar and Pipes, possibly both, as well as Cigar Monster have recently had them, too.

TommyBB · 11-05-2019, 07:17 AM

and the maduro.

BigJohn · 11-05-2019, 09:10 AM

Top rated cigar, also quite full bodied. Probably the most full of any Oliva.
What sort of price are you seeing? They're 12-14$ in cigar shops.

TommyBB · 11-05-2019, 10:22 AM

I really had not paid TOO close attention to price, John. However, in the last few days, Serious Cigars, Cigars International, Cigar Monster (Famous,) Cigar and Pipes, ALL have them on sale. Basically, they're on sale at the same time from multiple retailers. That seems strange, unless, they are "monkey see-monkey do" and are following their competitors.

So I am trying to figure out why this is, and is it not a good cigar. I doubt that, Oliva really does not make duds. But it's a good discussion to have.

CSMAnderson · 11-05-2019, 10:32 AM

Sorry John, but I do not think the Melanio is full bodied. I think it is more med-full. I rally like this cigar. I just bought a box of 10 in the maduro and fine them to be really flavorful. Just my 2 cents.

tonycsmoke · 11-05-2019, 11:01 AM

The regular Melanio is one of the best cigars I've had in quite some time. I wouldn't over think the there is a sale on it. I've paid pennies on the dollar for cigars that were fantastic cigars that didn't sell. There are a million cigars out there and everyone is fighting for our dollars.

TommyBB · 11-05-2019, 12:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tonycsmoke

The regular Melanio is one of the best cigars I've had in quite some time. I wouldn't over think the there is a sale on it. I've paid pennies on the dollar for cigars that were fantastic cigars that didn't sell. There are a million cigars out there and everyone is fighting for our dollars.

I agree with you, Tony. Good to see you here, by the by, I've always enjoyed your informed posts. I'm simply surprised that it is not just one sale, unless it's a sale from the wholesaler, because like I said, the sale is on through at least four different retailers.

BigJohn · 11-05-2019, 01:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CSMAnderson

Sorry John, but I do not think the Melanio is full bodied. I think it is more med-full. I rally like this cigar. I just bought a box of 10 in the maduro and fine them to be really flavorful. Just my 2 cents.

Fullest of the OLIVAs...
and it's IMHO a full strength cigar. At least an 8 of 10 for nicotine level, again IMHO. But strength is fully subjective. And Body - properly defined as mouthfeel (just ask any beer judge...

) - it has a great depth of flavor and smoke.

Again IMHO...
John

BigJohn · 11-05-2019, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by TommyBB

I agree with you, Tony. Good to see you here, by the by, I've always enjoyed your informed posts. I'm simply surprised that it is not just one sale, unless it's a sale from the wholesaler, because like I said, the sale is on through at least four different retailers.

Sales tend to run like that. Oliva says to Bob - Buy 600 boxes of X and we'll give you 20% off the regular price. Bob says SURE! and bob is running a sale of Oliva for 15-18% off...

John

Smokestack Jack · 11-05-2019, 04:28 PM

Real good cigar. Tommy, buy them, and if you don't like them you can send them all to me!!!

11-05-2019, 06:27 AM	#1
TommyBB Editor-in-Chief Herf God Join Date: Aug 1998 Location: Metairie, LA Posts: 86,649	Oliva Melanio What can you lot tell me about these? I know by experience and reputation that most Oliva cigars are well-made, and usually pretty tasty. What is the story on these, in your experience? I ask, because at least three of the online retailers that send me promotional e-mails every day, have featured these very recently. In fact, C.I. and Serious BOTH are running specials right now, from yesterday's e-mails. Are these not that good that everyone is trying to get rid of them? I think either Atlantic or Cigar and Pipes, possibly both, as well as Cigar Monster have recently had them, too. __________________ +In Memory of E.Guevara(Cubano67)W.Orlando(Shadow) A.Morris (Knife) D.Odom (dodom) D.Revermann (dgr) S.Bouchard (sb1396) M.Cole (Matt76) S.Faccenda (TOJE) R.Smith(IBMer) V.Vandermeer (van55)M.Davis(boxdoctor)S.Singer(bassman)K.Doetze l (drillrk1)D.Hart(garme1962)J.Coleman(John C 81)T.Gossett(Dartplayer1)J.Bolt (jb)E.J.Ferralles(CaballoPinto)M.Cataldo(FVFanMC)K Payne(SanchoPanza)F.Seltzer(Mowee)+LB+Connor Olson+Micah Kercheval+Maggie Bonefas+Karen

11-05-2019, 07:17 AM	#2
TommyBB Editor-in-Chief Herf God Join Date: Aug 1998 Location: Metairie, LA Posts: 86,649	and the maduro. __________________ +In Memory of E.Guevara(Cubano67)W.Orlando(Shadow) A.Morris (Knife) D.Odom (dodom) D.Revermann (dgr) S.Bouchard (sb1396) M.Cole (Matt76) S.Faccenda (TOJE) R.Smith(IBMer) V.Vandermeer (van55)M.Davis(boxdoctor)S.Singer(bassman)K.Doetze l (drillrk1)D.Hart(garme1962)J.Coleman(John C 81)T.Gossett(Dartplayer1)J.Bolt (jb)E.J.Ferralles(CaballoPinto)M.Cataldo(FVFanMC)K Payne(SanchoPanza)F.Seltzer(Mowee)+LB+Connor Olson+Micah Kercheval+Maggie Bonefas+Karen

11-05-2019, 09:10 AM	#3
BigJohn Chief Geek, @cigarweekly Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Atlanta (north burbs - Woodsto Posts: 14,173	Top rated cigar, also quite full bodied. Probably the most full of any Oliva. What sort of price are you seeing? They're 12-14$ in cigar shops. __________________ Government breaks our legs, then hands us a pair of crutches and says, "You see? If it wasn't for us you wouldn't be able to walk.".... Aren't we so lucky!? Need a website? Get one from a BOTL - > PM me! *"I swear by my life, and my love of it, that I will never live for the sake of another man, nor ask another man to live for mine."* Help support the CigarWeekly webhost (me!) > Shop online? Start HERE: direct to Amazon.com Protect your computer from VIRUSES > Get Avast!

11-05-2019, 10:22 AM	#4
TommyBB Editor-in-Chief Herf God Join Date: Aug 1998 Location: Metairie, LA Posts: 86,649	I really had not paid TOO close attention to price, John. However, in the last few days, Serious Cigars, Cigars International, Cigar Monster (Famous,) Cigar and Pipes, ALL have them on sale. Basically, they're on sale at the same time from multiple retailers. That seems strange, unless, they are "monkey see-monkey do" and are following their competitors. So I am trying to figure out why this is, and is it not a good cigar. I doubt that, Oliva really does not make duds. But it's a good discussion to have. __________________ +In Memory of E.Guevara(Cubano67)W.Orlando(Shadow) A.Morris (Knife) D.Odom (dodom) D.Revermann (dgr) S.Bouchard (sb1396) M.Cole (Matt76) S.Faccenda (TOJE) R.Smith(IBMer) V.Vandermeer (van55)M.Davis(boxdoctor)S.Singer(bassman)K.Doetze l (drillrk1)D.Hart(garme1962)J.Coleman(John C 81)T.Gossett(Dartplayer1)J.Bolt (jb)E.J.Ferralles(CaballoPinto)M.Cataldo(FVFanMC)K Payne(SanchoPanza)F.Seltzer(Mowee)+LB+Connor Olson+Micah Kercheval+Maggie Bonefas+Karen

11-05-2019, 11:01 AM	#6
tonycsmoke Club Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: St Louis Posts: 3,135	The regular Melanio is one of the best cigars I've had in quite some time. I wouldn't over think the there is a sale on it. I've paid pennies on the dollar for cigars that were fantastic cigars that didn't sell. There are a million cigars out there and everyone is fighting for our dollars. __________________ "Homer, slow down you'll kill us" yelled Marge. "Or die trying" exclaimed Homer.

11-05-2019, 10:32 AM	#5
CSMAnderson Herf God Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 16,342	Sorry John, but I do not think the Melanio is full bodied. I think it is more med-full. I rally like this cigar. I just bought a box of 10 in the maduro and fine them to be really flavorful. Just my 2 cents.

11-05-2019, 04:28 PM	#10
Smokestack Jack Herf God Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Warsaw, Mo. 65355 Posts: 13,366	Real good cigar. Tommy, buy them, and if you don't like them you can send them all to me!!! __________________ *SSJ... Herfin' in the Heartland* I can't help it, I have an excuse. What was that excuse again?

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