Oliva "Special S" Review

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A special-aged sun-grown from the Oliva family.

The Special ‘S’ is an attractive handmade that boasts a silky sun-grown wrapper grown in Ecuador. After fermentation, this choice leaf is aged in Spanish cedar for a minimum of 5 years, adding rich layers of flavor to this (already) robust and flavorful piece of tobacco. Chock full of Nicaraguan Habano long-fillers, Special S is a complex, full-bodied premium loaded with rich, creamy undertones backed by a pleasant aroma.


Found this beautiful smoke in the bottom of my humi today and decided to light it up. Sorry, I can't seem to recall the age on it, but it has rested at least 4 months at 65%/74 degrees. This was the Diadema from CI that is rather expensive at $200+ for a box of 20. RG 48X7". Initial pre-light aroma was wonderful with a sweetness & touch of spice. Initial draw & burn were perfect and even. I noticed a slightly sweet flavor with a touch of spice that persisted throughout the 1hr. smoke. I had no burn or tunneling issues that I had on occasion with other Olivas. It was a very good smoke, IMO, rated 8.5/10. I still prefer the Oliva "O" and "G", however, at a much lower price and equal, if not better, flavor & aroma. Anyone else tried these?

Thanks for the input!

Greg
 
I have yet to try the 'S' line from Oliva. I have been wanting to try these guys for a while now, but my budget keeps me in the 'G' and 'V' range. I absolutely love the 'V' line with it's complex flavors and it's robust kick! The 'G' line was a wonderful smoke as well, but my preference is still with the 'V' line at this point. Who knows, maybe I will splurge and try an 'S' and that may take the place of the 'V'! IMO you cannot go wrong with any of the Oliva's!! Nice review!!
 
awsmith4 said:
Other than the 'V' this is my favorite Oliva. Thanks for the review:tu
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:tuThanks for the input!

NJ Stogie King said:
I have yet to try the 'S' line from Oliva. I have been wanting to try these guys for a while now, but my budget keeps me in the 'G' and 'V' range. I absolutely love the 'V' line with it's complex flavors and it's robust kick! The 'G' line was a wonderful smoke as well, but my preference is still with the 'V' line at this point. Who knows, maybe I will splurge and try an 'S' and that may take the place of the 'V'! IMO you cannot go wrong with any of the Oliva's!! Nice review!!
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Thanks, NJ, you need to try one and let me know how they compare to the "V"!:tu
 
Big fan of the Special S. Don't smoke them near as often as the V's, O's, or the Special G's though.
 
just had one this last sat-your review is spot on-i felt like it was more med bodied than full though-a good stick, but for the $ there's those i like better
 
Definitely one of Oliva's better sticks. Sadly, I hear they are discontinued, but luckily you can still find them places.
 
I had the robusto and didn't care for it. It was one-dimensional and boring. I don't think it is worth $6.75 a stick. I like all the other Oliva's but not this one.
 
Nice review :tu

I love the tobacco flavor and the sweetness throughtout the cigar. Very consistent.
 
My B&M has the Special S tubos on the bargain rack for a steal. I bought one just because it was a tubo and it was Oliva, so now I've gotta' smoke it soon to see if I should go grab more while they're still there.
 
As blindsmoke stated, these gem's are discontinued. Fortunately, like Snake said, they can still be found at some B&M's and some even have them discounted which makes them a great buy. The wrapper on the S really does make this cigar shine. You can really pull the cedar notes out of it along with a rich tobacco taste. If you haven't had one and can still locate it, I definitely recommend picking one up.
 
NJ Stogie King said:
I have yet to try the 'S' line from Oliva. I have been wanting to try these guys for a while now, but my budget keeps me in the 'G' and 'V' range. I absolutely love the 'V' line with it's complex flavors and it's robust kick! The 'G' line was a wonderful smoke as well, but my preference is still with the 'V' line at this point. Who knows, maybe I will splurge and try an 'S' and that may take the place of the 'V'! IMO you cannot go wrong with any of the Oliva's!! Nice review!!
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Stogie King, where have you been? Hows the accounting degree coming along? I have never had the "S" but must argee that you can't go wrong with the oliva. When are we going to Porter House? ps: try the "O" as well.
 
Great review! I had one of these a while back and I'm kind of sorry to say that I was not impressed. Maybe it was a bad stick, but for that price I was pretty dissappointed. I'd like to try some more to see if any others are better, but at that price I'm a little timid.
 
Hmm i have one of these little suckers in the bottom of my humi.. was going to save him for a cold winter day... buttt i think ill have him tonight :) what do you think he'll like better? grey goose on the rocks, or a few fingers of evan williams?? :tu
 
I heard from my Oliva sales rep today that Oliva will be discontinuing the special S this fall. Has anyone else heard this?
 
jjsrnbsn said:
I heard from my Oliva sales rep today that Oliva will be discontinuing the special S this fall. Has anyone else heard this?
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Welcome to the forums! Be sure to read the rules and make an introduction post in the new member forum :tu

To address your inquiry, I was under the impression that these had already been discontinued, being why they're getting harder to find.

Can anybody clear up the confusion then?
 
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