As he opens a box of Oliva V Maduro cigars, Jim explains the difference between Oliva Serie V Regular vs Oliva Serie V Maduro. The video discusses the key difference being that the regular Oliva Serie V has an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper while the Oliva Serie V Maduro has the same filler but with a Mexican San Andres Maduro wrapper.
If you’re keeping score, here is a summary:
Oliva Serie V – Habano wrapper, round shape
Oliva Serie V Maduro – Mexican San Andres Maduro wrapper, round shape
Oliva Serie V Melanio – Same filler as Serie V but with a Sumatra wrapper (more below)
If we compare the Oliva Serie V to the Oliva Serie V Melanio is box pressed (in the US market only, confusing the issue further) which the regular Oliva Serie V is not. More importantly, the Serie V Melanio features an Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper for a sweeter, somewhat more mellow taste.
Hope this helps clear things up!
