Oliva Serie V Melanio Figurado and Montecristo Wide Edmundo cigars from the Nicaragua vs Cuba Cigar Duo Sampler - Toro Puro
Oliva Serie V Melanio Figurado - Toro Puro
Montecristo Wide Edmundo Cigar - Toro Puro
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Nicaragua vs Cuba Cigar Duo Sampler

Nicaragua's modern craft against Cuba's classic power, head to head

£75.50

Nicaragua vs Cuba Cigar Duo Sampler pairs the Oliva Serie V Melanio Figurado with the Montecristo Wide Edmundo, two heavyweight expressions from the two origins that define modern and classic cigar making. Oliva's Ecuadorian Sumatra-wrapped Nicaraguan blend brings leather, coffee and caramel depth, while Montecristo's Cuban robusto opens on floral and earthy tones before turning to coffee, spice, leather and toasted wood.

Same medium-to-full strength, two completely different traditions. A head to head rather than a full sampler, for anyone who wants to taste modern Nicaraguan craft against classic Cuban power without committing to a bigger box.

What's Inside: Oliva Serie V Melanio Figurado — Montecristo Wide Edmundo Cigar

Main flavour notes

Sweet notes Leather notes

Perfect pairings

Spirits Meat

Brand: Oliva & Montecristo

Origin: Nicaragua & Cuba

Contents: 1 x Oliva Serie V Melanio Figurado, 1 x Montecristo Wide Edmundo

Wrapper, binder, filler:

- Oliva Serie V Melanio Figurado: Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper over a Nicaraguan core; binder and filler breakdown not confirmed in the current product record
- Montecristo Wide Edmundo: Cuban wrapper, binder and filler (Cuban puro)

Strength: Medium to full across the set

Enjoyment time: Around 45 minutes for the Montecristo; the Oliva's figurado shape runs a little longer, exact time not confirmed

Packaging: 2-cigar curated comparison set

Two heavyweight origins, side by side rather than blended into a bigger set.

Oliva Serie V Melanio Figurado: An Ecuadorian Sumatra-wrapped Nicaraguan blend built for depth and composure. Leather and coffee open the smoke, caramel and toasted wood develop through the mid-section, and the figurado shape carries it to a clean, refined finish.

Montecristo Wide Edmundo (4 7/8" x 54, Duke No. 3): A commanding Cuban robusto, medium-to-full strength, around 45 minutes. Opens with floral and earthy tones, moves through coffee, spice, leather and toasted wood, and closes on that unmistakable Montecristo finish of salted peanuts and velvety smoke.

Recommended order: Oliva Serie V Melanio Figurado first, since its composed, evolving profile sits well before the Montecristo Wide Edmundo's fuller, more commanding finish.

Heritage: Oliva is a fourth-generation Nicaraguan grower and the Serie V Melanio line is one of its most decorated releases; Montecristo is Cuba's bestselling handmade marque, and the Wide Edmundo is one of its boldest modern vitolas.

Tasting Notes
Two profiles from the two origins that anchor the modern vs classic contrast:

- Oliva Serie V Melanio Figurado: Leather notes, Coffee notes, Sweet notes
- Montecristo Wide Edmundo: Floral notes, Coffee notes, Leather notes

Cigar Pairing Notes
A good spirit ties both together, an aged bourbon for the Oliva's caramel and coffee depth, an aged cognac for the Montecristo's bold, peanut-laced finish. Rich roasted meat or aged manchego gives both cigars enough weight to stand up to.

Drink pairing: Spirits

Food pairing: Meat

- 1 x Oliva Serie V Melanio Figurado — Figurado — medium to full
- 1 x Montecristo Wide Edmundo Cigar — 4 7/8" x 54, Duke No. 3 — ~45 min — medium to full

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Nicaragua vs Cuba Cigar Duo Sampler
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