Oliva Serie V Double Toro Review

The Double Toro is the big gordo of the Serie V range, a 6 by 60 that turns Oliva's flagship into a long, cool sit. The Ecuadorian Sun Grown Habano wrapper on mine was dark and toothy, oils sitting on the surface, the pack even end to end. A 60 ring can choke a draw, but the prelight pull was open and gave clean cocoa. This is the size for someone who wants the Serie V blend to unfold slowly, with volume to spare.

Lighting a 60 takes a moment, and once it caught the smoke came in waves. Coffee and dark chocolate arrive first, softer at the edges than in the smaller sizes because the huge ring keeps combustion cool. Cedar and a mild black pepper sit behind, and the whole thing feels plush rather than pointed. Oliva's Jalapa ligero still brings the strength, but the girth spreads it out. My burn opened a touch wavy across the wide foot, then corrected itself without a touch-up.

The middle is where this size earns its keep. With ninety minutes to work, the blend layers up patiently - espresso and cocoa on top, leather and a bready sweetness underneath, the pepper a low warmth rather than a jab. The cool burn means every note reads clearly, none of them scorched by heat. That plush, mouth-filling volume is the Double Toro's signature; you get a lot of smoke per draw. The ash stacked long and pale, and the cigar never ran hot for me even taken at a lazy pace, which is exactly what you want from a size this big.

Late on, the espresso darkens and a rich, almost creamy sweetness settles over the cedar and leather as the oils accumulate. The pepper firms up near the nub but never turns harsh. My verdict: the Double Toro is the Serie V for a long, unhurried evening - the coolest, plushest way to smoke the blend. The catch is time and heft; this is a ninety-minute cigar with real strength, so it suits a settled evening rather than a quick break, and small-mouthed smokers may find the 60 ring a stretch. For volume and slow development, it's the pick of the line.