![]() ![]() This, despite being stored at between 65-68% RH which is my preferred smoking RH. In fact, a quick pre-smoke inspection revealed that the cigar was actually quite spongy in feel. This had to have contributed to the noticeably even burn throughout. It should be noted that this Serie V Melanio arrived in my humidor in late fall of last year so it has rested nicely over the winter and stabilized perfectly. The burn remained consistent and even throughout. I used a straight guillotine cut and the cigar handled this cut very well. Two highlights that came out of my smoking experience with this cigar were the exceptional burn and the tremendous smoke output. Minor deductions were for the fact that the double bands conceal too much of the cigar and the rustic appearance of the cigar. Unless the band is already loose and can be slid off without difficulty then my preference is to wait as noted. ![]() However, I do prefer to let the cigar warm up before removing the bands as this tends to soften the vegetable glue used to apply the bands and helps prevent damaging the wrapper. The bands were a tad big for this petit corona as they had a tendency to cover most of the cigar so obtaining a full inspection was not possible without removing them. The cap itself was nicely applied, although somewhat uneven. The seams were barely visible with the exception of a very apparent seam near the cap. ![]() It had two beautiful brown/tanned wrappers. The wrapper was veiny and slightly rustic in appearance. The long filler tobaccos are a blend of Oliva Nicaraguan Habano that emphasizes tobacco from the Jalapa region, an area known for a more nuanced leaf than the Esteli or Condega regions. The Serie V Melanio is considered one of the brand’s “Premium” Cigars. The company markets this cigar as hand-rolled using ‘expertly fermented’ ligero fillers which are known for their robust and rich flavors. ![]()
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