Five robustos of the Melanio Maduro — the cigar named for Melanio Oliva, believed to be the first of the family to grow tobacco, and the line that put Oliva at the top of the ratings lists.
Nicaraguan Habano long-fillers under a dark Mexican San Andrés maduro wrapper. Complex rather than simply sweet: espresso, cocoa, dried fruit and a woody finish. The five by fifty-two robusto is the most balanced size in the line.
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés maduro
Binder: Nicaraguan
Filler: Nicaraguan Habano long-filler
Strength: Medium to full
Sizes: Robusto (5.0"x52)
If you buy one five-pack this month, make it this one.