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Cain F Habano Torpedo

Cain F Habano Torpedo

March Madness displays the best in collegiate hoop players. If you’re like me, your bracket was shot somewhere around the “Sweet Sixteen” [DANG YOU WISCONSIN!].  Every year we get to see the best at what the game has to offer. If basketball is anything like cigars then you know you’ll never get tired of underdog stories and stand-out stars.

With the Cain F, Oliva shows they have more than one trick up there sleeve.

For all the seasoned vets, here’s a cigar that is both slam dunk and half-court shot. The Cain F is an anomaly among a sea of really great cigars. One for the more experienced, refined cigar enthusiast, the Cain F has a deep, full figured strength. There’s boldness to this cigar that compliments its complexity. Aged and triple-fermented tobaccos deriving from various regions of Nicaraguan soil makes this cigar a handsome conundrum. Even more striking about this handmade is the tight, oily, leathery skin that tells of its earthy origins.

Oliva products are constructed very neatly. The Cain F was no different. Similar to the Melanio, after a few blasts you’ll quickly notice the flavor profile. Dark chocolaty, it has peppery notes that intersect the tongue without taking away from the smoke. This cigar is a huge score – definitely worthy of an honorable mention.

**FYI** Also, April drawing winners were…

1st Place – Oliva Humidor Winner: Jeff Lopez
2nd Place – $25 in Free Cigars : Ron Wilks
3rd Place – $25 in Free Cigars : Octavia “Missy” Fuller

Congratulations!!!! Thank you all for your support here at Tobacco Lane!

Oliva V Melanio Maduro Torpedo

The Texas heat came early this year. That means this was a good season for the coin carwash spots aaaand – BASEBALL!

Kids all around the D/FW were chanting: “Take me out to the ballgame…”

Meanwhile, I was shouting: “I’m driving fast to Tobacco Lane!”

Although many fans believe the Rangers have a few terrible contract decisions this season, you can still make a very wise decision that you won’t regret later. How you ask? Well, by selecting from this month’s Tobacco Lane cigar brand, Oliva V!

Oliva V is hot on the shelves! Our experts are raving about it; not to mention that it pairs well with the outdoorsy allure of our greatest, oldest American pastime.

olivacigarsSpeaking of history, here’s a little factoid about this wonderful stogie. The Oliva Serie V Melanio is named for Melanio Oliva, Gilberto Oliva’s grandfather and who many would consider to be the patriarch of the Oliva family. The Oliva website has this to say about its fine tobacco roots:

Melanio Oliva first grew tobacco in Pinar Del Rio, Cuba in 1886. His growing operations were suspended while he fought in Cuba’s War of Independence. After returning from war Melanio resumed his operations. In the early 1920’s Melanio’s son Hipolito Oliva took over the growing operations. Hipolito cultivated the Oliva family fields for several decades. As Cuba became over-run by communist the tobacco landscape changed. Hipolito’s son Gilberto Oliva shifted from growing to brokering tobacco. In the early 60’s the pressure became too great and Gilberto traveled from country to country in search of the distinct Cuban taste. His travels took him to Honduras, Panama, Mexico and even the Philippines. Gilberto finally found fertile ground in Nicaragua. Today Gilberto along with his family are Nicaragua’s second largest grower of Cuban-seed tobacco.

Oliva V Melanio is sold primary as a torpedo. Upon the first couple of blasts you’ll quickly notice its solid flavor profile. Wrapped in a very dark chocolate, it has peppery notes that intersect the tongue without taking away from the smoke. Visually, the Oliva is intricately designed. One can appreciate the silky decadence, minimal veins, and rich mocha aroma which permit the cigar to burn seamlessly with very little concern about construction.

This torpedo is sweet and earthy with a medium body. It has a very pleasurable output from start to finish. An impressive cigar! Indulge in an Oliva V with zero regrets – immediately after you spend seven smackeroos on those hot dogs at The Ballpark in Arlington.

 

**NOTICE** Next month we will host a raffle. Tickets are only $10 each. First place gets an Oliva cigars branded humidor. Second and 3rd prize winners receive $25 in Oliva cigars! To make things interesting, there are only 40 tickets for available for purchase. With only a handful left, you’d better head this way asap to buy your ticket!

Look forward to seeing you and, as always, we appreciate your business!