As a hard Oliva fan, unfortunately Flor de Oliva are not for me. In my opinion they just carry the name. Lovely construction, burn and draw doesn't make up for the taste. I find they have a twangy and more harsh taste. For me, to keep them bearable is to pair with a sweet drink (Pepsi Max) and puff very lightly - no big draws. Anything slightly bitter to drink, like a beer, really amplifies the twang which I don't enjoy. The retrohale packs a bit of a sting too.