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Core Line
Oliva Serie V
The flagship Oliva line. Habano Sun Grown wrapper, Nicaraguan puro filler. Mid-to-upper-tier anchor SKU.
Wholesale Oliva cigars - distributed by MDC.
Oliva Cigars is one of the most award-winning Nicaraguan producers in the industry, with the Serie V Melanio alone earning Cigar of the Year from three major publications. MDC distributes the full Oliva core catalog to hospitality and retail partners, with depth on the Serie V, Serie G, Serie O, and Master Blends lines.
Years in Oliva Rotation
14+
14 years·Trusted by Four Seasons, The Broadmoor, Caesars Entertainment
MDC + Oliva
Why MDC stocks Oliva
Oliva is the consistency play in any premium humidor. Where other brands trade on boutique positioning or single-blend magic, Oliva competes on the price-to-ratings ratio across an entire catalog of widely-available Nicaraguan puros. The Serie V Melanio Figurado is the single most-rated cigar in the sub-$20 retail tier, and the Serie V base line is a workhorse in every serious humidor.
MDC has distributed Oliva since our wholesale operation's first year. The four sub-lines we keep in depth - Serie V, Serie V Melanio, Serie G, and Serie O - cover the full curve from approachable mid-tier (Serie O Maduro at $7 wholesale) to upper-tier upgrade (Serie V Melanio Figurado at $12 wholesale). Master Blends sits in the specialty slot.
Oliva's supply stability is a real asset. The family-run production operation turns out consistent batches quarter over quarter, with predictable availability on the core catalog. We rarely have "sorry, that's out" conversations about core-line Oliva - which matters when you're building a program around predictable inventory.
“Oliva is in our standing rotation because the accounts we serve - from casinos to cigar bars - sell through it consistently. That's the only reason a brand stays on our line card.”
Core Line-up
Oliva blends MDC distributes
Not every SKU in the Oliva catalog is in our standing rotation - we curate to what actually moves at retail. These are the core lines we keep in depth.
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Core Line
Oliva Serie V Melanio
Sumatra wrapper, Nicaraguan filler. 2014 Cigar of the Year (Figurado). Premium-tier workhorse.
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Core Line
Oliva Serie V Melanio Maduro
The San Andrés maduro version of Melanio. Rich, sweeter profile. Signature upper-tier upgrade pick.
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Core Line
Oliva Serie G
Cameroon wrapper, approachable mid-body profile. Hospitality-friendly, lunch-service-friendly pick.
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Core Line
Oliva Serie O
Habano wrapper Natural or Maduro. Consistent value-tier workhorse. Essential for liquor stores and golf clubs.
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Core Line
Oliva Master Blends
Limited-batch Master Blends series. When available, a strong upper-tier upgrade option.
Venue Fit
Which venues stock Oliva
Oliva fits everywhere. Hospitality programs lean on Serie V Melanio Figurado as the signature upgrade cigar - the Figurado vitola looks premium in any display humidor, and the ratings history sells it without a server explaining the blend. Hotel bars, resort terraces, casino high-limit rooms, and steakhouses all run Melanio as a rotation staple.
Retail accounts - liquor stores, convenience shops, specialty retailers - benefit most from Serie O and Serie G, which hit the $15–$20 retail tier with broader appeal than the upper-tier Serie V. Cigar bars stock the full catalog.
The retail margin math for Oliva
Oliva pricing runs 2.0–2.5× wholesale on the core catalog. A $7 wholesale Serie O retails at $14–$18 in a liquor store. A $12 wholesale Serie V Melanio serves at $28–$38 in hospitality. A $14 Serie V Melanio Maduro serves at $32–$42.
The pricing sweet spot is the Serie V Melanio Figurado specifically - the Cigar of the Year history supports a premium retail price without requiring a premium wholesale cost, making it one of the highest-margin-per-stick SKUs in the category.
How to build a Oliva program with MDC
The MDC approach to any brand is the same: start with a curated core rotation sized to your venue, prove sell-through, then layer in deeper SKU coverage as the account matures. For a typical hospitality account, a Oliva program begins with 2–3 vitolas across 40–60 cigars of opening depth, paired with the other brands that complement your overall humidor structure.
Because Oliva is one of the core workhorse brands in the category, it's almost always part of the MDC opening-proposal for any new account - the exact SKUs and depth vary by whether you're running a bar-led hospitality program, a dedicated cigar lounge, or a pro-shop display. Your rep builds the proposal fast once you apply, with real numbers keyed to your venue.
Related wholesale brands + programs
Other brands frequently paired with Oliva in MDC programs: Rocky Patel , Padron , My Father , Perdomo . For the complete list of brands MDC distributes, see the wholesale cigar brands index. For the programs each brand fits - hospitality, retail, cigar bar - see Cigars for Hospitality and Cigars for Retail.
Wholesale FAQ
Buying Oliva wholesale - common questions.
Who is the wholesale distributor for Oliva cigars?
MDC Wholesale Cigars distributes Oliva to licensed venues and retailers nationwide - casinos, hotels, steakhouses, golf shops, liquor stores, and cigar bars. Oliva has been in MDC's standing rotation for 14+ years.
How do I buy Oliva cigars wholesale?
Apply for an MDC wholesale account - it starts with a short qualification form. Once you're approved, your rep builds a curated first order with Oliva SKUs matched to your venue. Most new accounts get their first shipment within a week of approval.
How much do Oliva cigars cost wholesale?
Most premium boxes run roughly $80-$300 wholesale depending on the line and vitola, and venues typically retail at 1.8x-2.5x wholesale. Your exact Oliva pricing depends on your account and order size - your rep quotes real numbers before you commit to anything.
Can I return Oliva cigars that don't sell?
Yes. Every MDC order is backed by our no-risk exchange: if a Oliva SKU doesn't move for your crowd, we swap it for one that will. Cigar orders over $1,000 ship free.
Ready to Stock Oliva?
Open an MDC account. We'll tell you where Oliva fits in your rotation.
Apply to open an MDC account. We'll look at your venue profile, your existing rotation (if any), and tell you exactly what a Oliva program should look like on your floor - opening SKUs, depth, price points, and how it pairs with the rest of your humidor.
Cost of Waiting
Every month without Oliva on your shelf is margin your competitors are collecting. Your rep can have it in your first shipment within a week of approval.
We only take 4 new accounts a month
4 spots open for July
P.S. Oliva has been in MDC's standing rotation for 14+ years. If MDC can help your business, we can get you into a first shipment within a week of qualifying.