Blind Cigar Review: Oliveros | Sun Grown Reserve Robusto

“Moving to the second third, the primary flavor is a creamy iced coffee, with a caramel sweetness and some leather and wood. Just a hint of pepper appears which is a nice development. Dry wood is prevalent on the retrohale, adding another dimension to the flavor. Hints of baking spices also appear. As I work my way into the second third the baking spices grow stronger. Cinnamon, cardamom and just a hint of cloves. Smoke production remains adequate though not voluminous and burn remains wavy but not at all problematic. No touch-ups are necessary. The cigar is very sweet but the dryness of the finish prevents it from being too sweet. This is a cigar you have to retrohale on. The baking spices and wood on the retrohale balance the sweetness on the lips in a wonderful way.” –Derek (lilninjabuddy)

“Although it seems full in body, the smoothness in the last third keeps me, almost, in awe. Sometimes it’s hard to distinguish between flavors. The raw leather has become somewhat prominent at this point and is “almost” overpowering, but the spices (herbs with some celery seed, maybe?) keeps it fairly smooth. The smoke is still thick and creamy with a razor sharp burn.” –Milton (mjohnsoniii)

“The final third made a big shift in flavor.  The cocoa and sweetness subsided and the flavor shifted to a savory meaty flavor that I have experienced in cigars like Viaje in the past.  Along with the main savory profile their was a nice pepper on the tongue… like a seasoned steak.  This would have been the perfect third but the cigar developed a light harshness.  Thankfully it did not linger nor detract too heavily from the experience.” –Will (Dubv23)

“First off, I began looking for another cigar even before I finished this one. This cigar was one that I’d definitely keep in regular rotation (given it’s price point). It could very well be a top tier and expensive stick but could also fit in an average cigar smoker’s budget, IMO. It had all sorts of different flavors that came and went and never gave me a dull moment. Maybe with some age, the flavors will marry and compliment each other just that much more. By far, the best 90 minutes I’ve spent all week!” –Milton (mjohnsoniii)

“This cigar looked good, smelled good and tasted good.  It was complex and the profile was a great mix of sweetness, savory flavors and spice.  If it wasn’t for the second and third portions of the cigar and the balance and lack of separation in flavors, this cigar would have scored even higher.  I would like to try these again though to see how they develop.” –Will (Dubv23)

“Overall a nice cigar with a very good flavor profile. One that I would puff again if the price is right.” –Nicholas (volpow61)

“Very good cigar, would definitely smoke again.” –Craig (WyldKnyght)

“A somewhat bewildering experience. The smooth change from delicious to harsh happened so quickly, and without reason. Maybe I had a dud. If the cigar had finished the way it started, I would heartily endorse it. It had nice transitions, and while not a complex cigar, it certainly kept me interested.” –Derek (lilninjabuddy)