Those of a certain age will remember the Nestlé Quik commercial from the 1970s that gave us the line, “That’s the saddest sound I know.” That small lament comes to mind whenever I realize I’ve reached the final cigar in a favorite box.
The Oliva Serie V Melanio is very much one of those favorites. I almost always keep a box — or at least one of the Serie V variations — tucked away in the humidor. It’s a reliable, versatile smoke that seems to fit just about any occasion, whether paired with a drink or enjoyed on its own. So it was with some disappointment that, while perusing the humidor inventory recently, I discovered I was down to my very last Melanio.
All is not lost, of course. Sitting nearby is an almost full box of the Oliva Serie V 135th Anniversary, a worthy and celebratory cousin that softens the blow considerably. Still, there’s something about seeing that final Melanio resting alone that feels like a small ending.
Nonetheless, I suppose the solution is obvious — and inevitable. Another box of Serie V will be finding its way into the humidor soon enough.
Cheers!
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