Flor De Oliva Cigars

- Been smoking these for several years, however the construction is sub ...more

Been smoking these for several years, however the construction is sub standard. The last order I received had trouble with every one. When clipping the cap off the head would split on every one. This has happened on previous orders as well. Used to be real good, not any more. They lost me! less

- I like large Calibre (Canadian spelling guys) cigars, so I thought thi...more

I like large Calibre (Canadian spelling guys) cigars, so I thought this would be interesting. Having had the Gold version in Toro size, I thought this should be ok. On receipt of the cigars I noticed that my hand looked really small holding one of these. The aroma was not good out of the cellophane - more like a beach cigar you get in the Domincan Republic - you know, lots of ammonia coming out. On light up - it was as the pre-light - not that good. Being a big tube - I had to draw until I got dizzy. I gave the rest to my 20 year old son to share with his friends who are too drunk to know better. less

- I purchased these as a trial becuse my favorite everyday smoke is bein...more

I purchased these as a trial becuse my favorite everyday smoke is being discontinued. At about $2.00 this is one heluva bargain. A nice sweet taste prior to lighting and an excellent draw everytime. The taste is mild to medium with an earthy note. At this price I think I have a new veryday cigar. At twice the price they would still be worth buying. Construction looks like to could be a tad better but everyone has had a nice consistant draw and no flaking issues. As the cigar gets near the end the band is easily removed without damage. less

- I usually like a smaller ring but got these right on the auction. Wo...more

I usually like a smaller ring but got these right on the auction. Wonderful surprise. I've smoked about 5 so far and they all have been good in every respect EXCEPT that if I put it down and have to relight it has a slightly bitter taste. I've started clipping about 1 1/2" back from the ash before I relight and this cures that problem. I recommend these for those times you have time to smoke the whole thing in one sitting. less

- 4 to 5 out of each bundle unsmokeable, no draw but still like the tast...more

4 to 5 out of each bundle unsmokeable, no draw but still like the taste. Most times you dont have these in stock, why ? also liked free shipping, that also stopped. less cigars same price? Will shop elsewhere or stop alltogather. less

- It is a decent cigar. When first lit, it seems almost "airy.&quo...more

It is a decent cigar. When first lit, it seems almost "airy." It seems loosely wrapped and it tends to burn fast. For lack of better words, it is not as "satisfying" a smoke as others in the same category. Cuban Rounds seem to be non-existant right now and they are a much better cigar. I'll keep searching for a better everyday cigar. less

- In the rolling room of Flor De Olivia the floors are clean because eve...more

In the rolling room of Flor De Olivia the floors are clean because every piece of dust and cut off tobacco is rolled in these 'cigars.' The longest filler was 3/4's of an inch! Horrible taste, buy cigarettes. less

- After receiving some FDO's in a sampler several years ago, I thought, ...more

After receiving some FDO's in a sampler several years ago, I thought, wow, this is a good cigar, no matter the price. Ordered a bundle of robustos. Then reordered, several times. As time went by, I was tempted to try other brands (sound familiar ?).Stayed with some for a while, but would come back to the FDO brand. They remained consistant as always, but I still continued to experiment with other tempting brands. Some, quite a bit more expensive, others not so. My bottom line here, is that "I personally" don't think I have found a cigar (bundle or box), that can compare to an FDO. We all know, however, that taste is a subjective thing. So this whole thing is just my opinion. I'm sure that there are some $10 or $15 dollar sticks out there that would compete with the FDOs, but at four or five a day, I'M NOT EVEN TEMPTED. As someone we all know said, "Happy Smokes"!! less

- 10 years ago, after smoking a Flor De Oliva, I predicted this cigar li...more

10 years ago, after smoking a Flor De Oliva, I predicted this cigar line would one day be revered in smoke shops around the world. And I was right, for a change. Months later this inexpensive beauty received rave reviews in Cigar Aficionado. The Flor De Oliva is old school, before triple ligero anything, when a solid smoke didn't have to cost $5 to $10 dollars to be praised. Yet even a decade ago, I couldn't figure out why Oliva didn't charge more for this perfectly blended, "everyday smoke." Today, even with Oliva's great marketing success with their other premium lines, their flagship Flor De Oliva is still the same price. And my hat is off to them. Their original pricing is a tradition they proudly uphold and it honors their loyal customers, so please don't mistake this cigar as average. Flor De Olivas are grown and made by masters. They are as delicious today as they ever were. An everyday smoke? Absolutely. But that's no cut down. It just means they are a traditionally constructed cigar, tasty and balanced without being overpowering and heady. And it means they are dependable. Oliva is one of the few cigar lines that you can count on to be consistently tasty, bundle to bundle, box to box, year to year. In my opinion, a humidor needs a lot of different styles of cigars in it so you can choose the one that fits your mood. But if you don't have Flor De Olivas in the mix, you are really missing an experience that harkens back to the great cigars of the 90's and the traditional cuban style. less

- Ok, Ok, I have seen some negative reviews about FDO lately. At 37 bone...more

Ok, Ok, I have seen some negative reviews about FDO lately. At 37 bones with shipping Yeah they are on the steeper end of bundle smokes, Yes they have changed as of late. Compared to my last bundle these looked totally different. Darker wrapper, a little thinner, and lumpy.I know the smokes will change by the lot, but this is like a totally differnt smoke. I sure hope it taste the same.I was lucky to snatch a bundle for 30 bucks on the monster.I am in no way ungrateful and am always appreciative towards FDO. I am a cheap bastard and these are good enough for me. For the haters, well dont buy them. That will just mean more for me! less