#38: Oliva Serie G and Rocky Patel Vintage '90

Oliva Serie G

Kind of a really boring smoke, unfortunately.

Oliva Serie G

Very good

Rocky Patel Vintage 1990

Sharp and dry flavor. A good smoke. Dropped a lot of ash flakes along the way.

Oliva Serie G

Good draw and great burn and ash. Medium-bodied, offering notes of cedar.

Oliva Serie G

TL;DR - a linear roasted Hickory smoke. Chalk long finish. Neither offensive nor delicious. Recommended, though only as give-aways at events like tailgates and barbecues. Aged 14 mos, dry-boxed 6 hours⏳️Light-up is easy👌Construction is fine, but not immaculate. The cigar is soft in many places, suggesting a loose pack. Draw is fine, if on the verge of airy. Initial impressions: roasted Hickory. As the linear smoke progresses, there are hints at toasted almond and dark chocolate, making very few appearances. This has not been an offensive cigar, but it's not delicious either. Burn 🔥 is fast and required touch-ups. Medium/light flavors and medium/light nicotine. Pairing ideas: this might be an ideal tailgate cigar: not amazing, but good enough for me to smoke; and cheap enough that I can hand them to anybody without caring what they do with it.

Rocky Patel Vintage 1990

One of the best blends of the vintage line. The profile on this one brings bold coffee along with blended notes of leather and toast. The draw remains open all the burn carries down nicely until the end.

Rocky Patel Vintage 1990

Dark and rich but not my flavor profile

Oliva Serie G

Woodsy flavor. Smooth draw. Consistent burn.

Rocky Patel Vintage 1990

Better with age. Only 3 months made a drastic improvement. No transitions but solid construction burning in drawing spot on. I'd consider these again and plan on 6 months to a year of aging.

Oliva Serie G

Nice afternoon cigar considering the price tag

Rocky Patel Vintage 1990

This plan smooth out with flavors of leather, toast, and periodic touches of smooth coffee. The draw is open for a smooth draw, and then burn needed no corrections at all.

Oliva Serie G

Not bad, also nothing special

Rocky Patel Vintage 1990

Very bold, tight draw

Oliva Serie G

Super easy draw! Probably the easiest I’ve ever had. Pretty bland flavor wise. Was my first pigtail; I just cut it iff

Rocky Patel Vintage 1990

lite besk första delen men sen kommer goda mörka smaker av choklad och kaffe, passar perfekt som morgon cigarr. inte så stark eftersmak heller. ca 60-80 min

Oliva Serie G

krämig, mjuk, sötma, smaken försvinner och stannar ej länge, ca 30 min , bra vardag snabb cigarr.

Oliva Serie G

Opens with a scent of cedar and white pepper, continues with floral aromas and notes of cinnamon and brown sugar. The finish is crisp and dry, with Cameroonian sweetness. Somewhat flat experience.

Rocky Patel Vintage 1990

Aged 2mo. Great burn and draw. Ash tight and held until half way point. Mild smooth creamy and nutty. Flavors of cedar chocolate coffee and a touch of spice. Paired great with coffee.

Rocky Patel Vintage 1990

Excellent flavor, medium bodied. Plenty of cocoa and earthy flavors, sweeter. If it was a bit stronger it would be perfect for me.

Rocky Patel Vintage 1990

Very smooth and creamy. Leather and earthiness throughout. Got some bread and baking spice (reminded me of Apple cinnamon). Really enjoyed this stick. Minor burn issue towers the end.