Name: Oliva Serie O Double Toro

Country: Nicaragua

Shape: Parejo

Size: Gordo (6 inches x 60)

Strength: Medium

I was at a friend’s place, and we were having a good time sharing stories, grilling, smoking, and drinking.

As the sky turned black and we sat around the table to start playing board games, I knew it was time to burn a second, bigger cigar. So, after many glasses of whisky, many more glasses of arak, and a couple of shots of Ceylon coffee, I decided to light the Oliva Serie O Double Toro I had in my backpack.

It was my first Oliva Serie O cigar, and I was hoping it would be as good as their Serie V cigars. It was very close.

Overall, it was a superb cigar. It tasted great and lasted for a long time.

Name: Zino Nicaragua Robusto

Country: Honduras

Shape: Parejo

Size: (5 inches x 54)

Strength: Medium

The Zino Nicaragua Robusto is a medium-bodied cigar that can help you burn an hour or so when you’re bored. When paired with a drink, it can also help you calm down after a long, stressful day.

It’s not a celebration cigar. That’s for sure. For celebrations, I would rather smoke a more complex and aromatic cigar. And those are not the main characteristics of the Zino Nicaragua, although I could detect some earthy, woody, and peppery notes.

The Zino Nicaragua is built to be smoked casually and unpretentiously. You can feel it when you hold it. You can know it from the simplicity of its band design… and its price.

Overall, it’s a well-balanced cigar; it burns evenly, tastes good, and gives out a good amount of smoke.

Don’t think too much, if you’re planning to try it. Just give it a straight cut and light it. Wherever you are.

Name: Meluha Maduro Gordo

Country: Costa Rica

Shape: Parejo

Size: Gordo

Strength: Medium to Full

I felt like smoking something new, so I chose the Meluha. It’s a brand that I don’t know a lot about. In fact, I had never heard of the brand before last week.

When I was out buying cigars to refill my humidor, after letting me pick a few familiar ones, the guy at the shop asked, “Have you tried the Meluha before?”

I answered, “No. Is it any good?”

He nodded his head, grinned, and he said, “Well, you’re in for a treat.”

He showed me three vitolas to choose from, and I chose one.

“You’re really going to like this one,” he added. “It’s very aromatic.”

“Thanks,” I said. “I’ll let you know if I like it.”

If he were here right now, I’d tell him that it’s a pretty good cigar. I’m glad I tried it.