Oliva Master Blends 3 Torpedo
Origin: Nicaragua
Size: 6.00 x 52
Wrapper: Natural

From Famous Smoke Shop:
The crème de la crème from The Oliva Cigar Family. This third Master Blends 'Liga Maestra' series presents a limited-edition, artisan-crafted cigar of private estate selection quality. Specifically blended to deliver the richest characteristics of Nicaraguan Ligero long-fillers and sun-grown Broadleaf wrappers, the Oliva Master Blends 3 Torpedo 5 Pack is a complex, full-flavored, and aromatic cigar created to enthrall the smoker with a well-developed palate.

Reviewed by: MrChef
Date: March 2007
Notes:

This cigar was a gift from my very generous friend Ken Morris. I say generous because these things average about $10 a piece.

Ken told me he got these from Milan Tobacconists an establishment out of Roanoke, Virginia that from what I understand is one of the oldest cigar shops in the country. Check them out if you get a chance.

Anyway, Ken knows his cigars, he's given me several over the years and he's not an unbanded, bundle kind of guy so when he drops off a stick for me to try I know it's gonna be good.

The Oliva Master Blends 3 Torpedo from here on out known as the OMB3T was no exception. I've had many Oliva cigars and while some have been better than others for the most part they put out a top quality product.

This bad boy was constructed perfectly, solid and firm. The wrapper was quite smooth and although it was not oily it did have a nice sheen to it.

It lit easily with an easy but solid draw that gave up lots of thick, rich smoke. The ash was solid as well and bright white.

This I'd have to call a stronger cigar. It's nowhere near mild but it won't knock you on your ass either, unless this is your first time.

The flavor was tricky as it changed a couple of times. It has a definite coffee flavor running through it that changes to a faint spice and chocolate as you wind your way though.

It's a big stick at 6 X 52 and it burns nice and slow. Mine lasted just over an hour so don't fire up one of these unless you have the time to really pay attention and enjoy it.

You can pay more and you can pay less. At $10 each I would not call this an "Everyday" cigar. But if you have the cash and more importantly the time to really sit and experience a cigar, this one would be pretty close to the top of my list.

Thanks Ken!