With Oliva Cigar Company taking the Oliva Serie V Maduro into regular production, many thought this might be the first time in over a decade that autumn would not see an Oliva limited release. That has all changed as Oliva has shipped a limited edition line extension to its Oliva Serie V Melanio Maduro, the […]
It’s been three years since European-based J. Cortès’ acquired Oliva Cigar Company. Since then, Oliva has pretty much operated with no major changes with José Oliva remaining the CEO of Oliva. This past year, José Oliva was elected Speaker of the House for the State of Florida (something he has been in line for for […]
At the 2019 IPCPR Trade Show, the Oliva Serie V Maduro, previously an annual limited edition line, will make its debut as a regular production offering. News of the release was reported this past Friday by Cigar Aficionado. The Oliva Serie V Maduro made its debut in 2008. Since then, the series has showcased different […]
Oliva Cigar Company has promoted Cory Bappert to CEO. Bappert previously served as the company’s Vice President and oversaw the company’s sales force. Bappert succeeds Jose R. Oliva as the company’s CEO. In recent years, Oliva has been focusing on his rising political career. In 2011, he was elected to the Florida House of Representatives and is […]
As has become the norm, Oliva has done its annual release of the Oliva Serie V Maduro Especial with little fanfare. This year will see two releases, one familiar one from recent years, and one returning for the first time in five years. For the fifth consecutive year, the 6 x 60 Double Toro size […]
As expected, Oliva Cigar Company José R. Oliva has been named the Speaker of the House for the State of Florida for 2019-2020. He succeeds current Florida Speaker of the House Richard Corcoran (R-Land O’Lakes, Florida). Hailing from Miami Lakes, Florida, Oliva was first elected to the Florida House of Representatives back in 2011 in a […]
At the Inter-Tabac 2018 Fair in Dortmund, Germany, Oliva Cigar Company introduced the Oliva Serie V Melanio Edición Limitada 2018. It’s a limited edition rounded 5 x 50 Robusto size of the popular Melanio blend. The cigar is scheduled to ship in October and will only be available outside the United States. The blend features […]
At the 2018 Inter-Tabac Fair in Dortmund, Germany, Oliva Cigar Company launched a 7 x 70 vitola in its Cain Daytona line known as the Cain Daytona Limitada 7 x 70. It’s a line extension which is expected to be launched in the International (non-U.S.) market. Cain Daytona is a blend introduced under Oliva’s […]
And then there are those companies that go into IPCPR and don’t feel the pressure to release anything new. I refer to these companies as ones who “hold the line”. Many will argue – how can you put the “Spotlight” on companies that didn’t release anything. In a way, this article is a different type […]
On December 16, 2017, we lost another titan as Gilberto Oliva Sr. passed away. On Special Edition #19, we celebrate his life and pay homage to Mr. Oliva. We back at his life, accomplishments, and on-going legacy. We also have some quick hit topics including a look back at the cigar industry for 2017, as […]
