Oliva Serie V is a blend of Nicaraguan long filler with specially fermented Jalapa Valley ligero under a high-priming sun-grown wrapper, which Oliva lists as Ecuadorian. Oliva describes complex tobacco with rich coffee and dark chocolate tones and a subtle, well-balanced spice throughout. Cigar Aficionado reported a soft launch in June 2007 and an official debut at that August's trade show in Houston. Serie V sizes have made Cigar Aficionado's Top 25 nine times between 2007 and 2022, and we list every one of those sizes.
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About Oliva Serie V
Serie V Maduro puts formidable Nicaraguan ligeros under a sweet and spicy Mexican San Andrés wrapper, which Oliva credits with layers of richness and complexity. It debuted in 2008 as an annual limited release and became regular production in November 2019, in boxes of 10. Both are made at Oliva's Tabolisa factory in Estelí, Nicaragua.
Serie V on the Top 25
- 2007, No. 4: Torpedo, 6 x 56, 93 points
- 2008, No. 12: Double Robusto, 5 x 54, 92 points
- 2009, No. 5: Belicoso, 5 x 54, 93 points
- 2010, No. 18: the Maduro Especial torpedo, 6 x 54, 92 points
- 2011, No. 22: Double Robusto, 92 points
- 2012, No. 18: Belicoso, 92 points
- 2017, No. 3: Belicoso, 95 points
- 2019, No. 6: Lancero, 7 x 38, 94 points
- 2022, No. 5: Churchill Extra, 7 x 52, 95 points
Serie V sizes
| Size | Dimensions | Wrapper |
|---|---|---|
| Liga Especial Belicoso | 5 x 54 | Sun grown |
| Liga Especial Churchill Extra | 7 x 52 | Sun grown |
| Liga Especial Double Robusto | 5 x 54 | Sun grown |
| Liga Especial Double Toro | 6 x 60 | Sun grown |
| Liga Especial Lancero | 7 x 38 | Sun grown |
| Liga Especial Torpedo | 6 x 56 | Sun grown |
| Maduro Especial Toro | 6 x 50 | Mexican San Andrés |
| Maduro Especial Torpedo | 6 x 54 | Mexican San Andrés |
| Maduro Especial Double Toro | 6 x 60 | Mexican San Andrés |
Every size is sold as a single, a 5-pack or a full box. Our listings use the names Liga Especial and Maduro Especial, which Cigar Aficionado has used in its Top 25 entries; Oliva's own site calls them Serie V and Serie V Maduro.
Oliva Serie V prices
Prices and availability update automatically from our inventory.
| Cigar | Price | Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Oliva Serie V Liga Especial Belicoso | Single $12.99 5-Pack $56.99 Box of 24 $251.99 |
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| Oliva Serie V Liga Especial Churchill Extra | Single $14.99 5-Pack $67.99 Box of 24 $302.99 |
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| Oliva Serie V Liga Especial Double Robusto | Single $12.99 5-Pack $56.99 Box of 24 $251.99 |
In stock |
| Oliva Serie V Liga Especial Double Toro | Single $14.99 5-Pack $67.99 Box of 24 $302.99 |
In stock |
| Oliva Serie V Liga Especial Lancero | Single $10.99 5-Pack $48.99 Box of 36 $327.99 |
In stock |
| Oliva Serie V Liga Especial Torpedo | Single $13.99 5-Pack $63.99 Box of 24 $285.99 |
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| Oliva Serie V Maduro Especial Toro | Single $13.99 5-Pack $63.99 Box of 10 $118.99 |
Sold out, waitlist open |
| Oliva Serie V Maduro Especial Torpedo | Single $14.99 5-Pack $67.99 Box of 10 $125.99 |
Sold out, waitlist open |
| Oliva Serie V Maduro Especial Double Toro | Single $14.99 5-Pack $67.99 Box of 10 $125.99 |
Sold out, waitlist open |
What to pour with Serie V
Our pairing guide offers two routes. Echo the cocoa of Serie V Maduro with a sherry-cask Scotch or an aged rum, or set the spice of the sun-grown Serie V against a sweet, caramel-forward bourbon. More in our cigar and whiskey pairing guide.
Common questions
What is the difference between Serie V and Serie V Maduro? The wrapper and the weight of the filler. Serie V wears a sun-grown wrapper over Nicaraguan long filler with Jalapa ligero; Serie V Maduro puts Nicaraguan ligeros under a Mexican San Andrés wrapper.
Is Liga Especial the same as Serie V? Yes. Liga Especial is the name Cigar Aficionado used for the sun-grown Serie V in several Top 25 entries; Oliva's site calls it simply Serie V.
What wrapper is on Serie V? Oliva lists an Ecuadorian sun-grown wrapper. Cigar Aficionado's eight Top 25 entries for the sun-grown Serie V, from 2007 to 2022, listed a Nicaraguan wrapper, and its ratings since December 2023 list Ecuador.
How strong is Oliva Serie V? Cigar Aficionado has rated it from medium to full over the years; most of its ratings since 2017 say medium to full.
Is Serie V the same as Serie V Melanio? No. Serie V Melanio is a separate line under an Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper; see Oliva Serie V Melanio.
How much is Oliva Serie V? Current prices for every size, by the single, the 5-pack and the box, are in the price table above.
Can I buy a single? Yes. Every size is sold as a single, a 5-pack or a full box. $9.99 flat shipping, free on orders of $125 or more.
See every Oliva line on our Oliva cigars page, or read our Oliva buying guide.
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