Anyone try these yet? I can't find any reviews online...

Mine are resting. From everything I've read that seems to be best course. Even a few of the tenski guys recommended it.

Though I'm getting itchy.

Oops I was replying but it was Oliva's that I smoked. Didn't know Carrillo made some but RP makes some too.

EP Swan?
Weren't they just released about a month ago?

looks like you quoted my original reply- didn't know EP made any. Makes me wonder if the non-Oliva are any good. I wasn't even going to try the RP's.

Thanks Gents, I will wait to hear the general consensus...

The RP is not to bad, not as good as the Oliva though.
Supposed to be another brand coming out this year as well. Can't remember who though.Rojas maybe 🤔

I've purchased one of each box. The Black Swans are a tenski exclusive/blended with input from their international purchaser dude, Alex.

Oliva was first, RP was second, EPC is third and there are more to come.

I have not tried any yet. But the dude who was in charge of making them said to let them rest. I presume this means they're fresh rolled and didn't sleep in the aging room at the factory before shipping.

I don't have high expectations for a house blend, but I thought it would be interesting to see the differences between the brands. I've heard the Oliva is good to go, but I'm letting the boxes sit a year before I get into them.

tenski has sampler bundle of 8
2ea vitola for $40

I’ve tried the Oliva black swans in the torpedo size.

The 2 that I have tried the draw was slightly tight. Flavor profile is okay. But nothing that makes me want to stock up on them.

Solid first post Blazer.
We forgive you for not writing, or even texting, for almost 5 years…..

but admittedly, we were worried

Unusual for an Oliva to have a tight draw - even a slight one.

Now that you mentioned this

These are the only Oliva’s that I can recall having a slightly tight draw.


Thanks for a concern about me over the last 5 years of not posting. I’ll try to not to be such a stranger.