Oliva Serie V Melanio by Oliva Cigar Company is a premium Nicaraguan cigar line known for its rich flavor, refined craftsmanship, and balanced strength. It is a box-pressed blend made with aged Nicaraguan ligero tobaccos and a beautiful Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper, offering a medium-to-full-bodied smoking experience. The cigar is often praised for its smooth draw, complex aroma, and layered notes of spice, cocoa, cedar, coffee, and a touch of sweetness. It was released as a high-end expression of the Oliva brand and gained major recognition after being named Cigar Aficionado’s 2014 Cigar of the Year. The Melanio line reflects the company’s long tobacco heritage, combining traditional farming, careful fermentation, and skilled hand-rolling to create a cigar that feels elegant yet powerful. Smokers appreciate it for its consistency, depth, and the way it evolves throughout the smoke. Available in several popular vitolas such as Robusto, Toro, Torpedo, Churchill, and Figurado, it remains one of the most respected premium cigars in the market