Quick Smoke: Oliva Master Blends 3 Churchill
13 Apr 2014
Each Saturday and Sunday we’ll post a Quick Smoke: not quite a full review, just our brief verdict on a single cigar of “buy,†“hold,†or “sell.â€
Oliva’s Master Blend line was introduced to give the manufacturer a premium offering in addition to its highly successful, more modestly priced cigars. Master Blends 3, a Nicaraguan puro with a splotchy sun-grown broadleaf wrapper and ligero filler, continues to fulfill that expectation. Back in 2010, my colleague gave the Churchill four stogies, and I wouldn’t disagree. Running about $10.50, it is a classic example of well-aged and fermented tobacco that is as smooth as a glass-bottom boat. My only reservation is the length. I can’t help but wonder whether the Robusto might be a better—and shorter—showcase.
Verdict = Buy.
photo credit: Stogie Guys
Probably my favorite Oliva smoke. Excellent, and well worth the higher price.
Have you smoked the smaller vitolas? Wondering whether there's much difference and would be interested in hearing what you think.
Don't usually go for sticks that big, but I love the Olivia Master Blend line.