bolivar

Let’s take a look at the absolute best my humidor has to offer in regular production cigars at the moment…

5. Partagas D #4
A lovely strong and spicy cigar. Perfect after a barbeque or with a bottle of Pinot Noir.

4. Trinidad Robusto Extra
In Denmark we are blessed with some of the most delightful licorice made by old traditional methods. The Trinidad Robusto Extra is a really close substitute with a lovely creamy aroma. Far superior to the Montecristo No. 2 which has a similar flavor profile.

3. Vegas Robaina Famosos
Imagine the best roasted cup of coffee you have ever had. This cigar is the essence of the imagination. Enjoy it with a shot of dupo espresso. Don Alejandro, what a legend, Rest In Peace!

2. Bolivar Royal Corona
This cigar can challenge any cigar out there on the sweet’n'sour flavor profile. Try it with a bottle of demi-sec Spumante.

1. Partagas P #2
A rich creamy smoke like no other. A symphony of nutty, coffee and oaky flavors. I allways pare it with a hot cup of Pukka “Three Berry” tea.

This is a vintage cigar from 2000. Bought a single stick from my favorite shop in Copenhagen. The taste is somewhere in the middle of the Bolivar Royal Corona and the Bolivar Belicosos, but with a twist of bland flavors.

There is sugar on the draw, citrus on the tongue, oak in the aftertaste and a roasted coffee scent. There is a hint of sour coffee and sweet cedar flavors. This is really a lovely medium bodied smoke and I must have a box, for aging, on my next shopping spree. In short, a spicy, dry and sour cigar. I rate it 94. Superb.

The Belicosos, a beautiful shape in a short format. I really like the Bolivar brand, but this Belicosos Finos is not one of my favorites. Yes, it is good, but there are many nominees and this one doesn’t take the gold.

This is a classic woody smoke with lots of oak and cedar notes. The cedar is present on the draw, pepper on the tongue and oak in the aftertaste. There are small hints if citrus and sweet cedar in moderations. There is not much complexity going on and stays on the bitter/salty side mainly through the entire smoke. It ends on a toasty note and a bit dissy. I rate it 89 from a box dated 10/2008.

This is my favorite bitter oak and sweet cedar cigar. It is loaded with lots of citrus on the draw, which can be more grassy if the cigar is young. The smoke is thick and building on the oaky base is a lovely creamy nutty taste. It is medium bodied and well rounded. The second inch is more sweet then sour, reminiscing of chocolate. Lovely!

This is the tubos edition from 07/2009 and a premium robusto. Absolutely one of the best from Bolivar. The Bolivar Belicosos Finos is almost the same in taste, but missing that lovely sweet and sour bit. The smoke comming from the wrapper is just heaven and delightful. I rate it 92.