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Oliva Serie V Melanio with Nikka Coffey Grain
Nikka's silky fruit and vanilla bring a brighter lens to Melanio's coffee and cedar.
90
Cigar
Oliva
Serie V Melanio / Figurado
- Country
- Nicaragua
- Strength
- Medium-Full
- Wrapper
- Ecuadorian Sumatra
- Size
- 6.5" x 52
Spirit
Nikka
Coffey Grain
- Category
- Whiskey
- Type
- Japanese
- Region
- Japan
- Proof
- 90 proof
Why It Works
The whisky's banana and coconut soften the cigar's pepper while caramel and coffee notes create a bridge.
Tasting Notes
- vanilla wafer
- soft coffee
- cedar spice
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