Bolivar Belicosos Finos Cigar - Cabinet Selection - 25 Cigars

Reviewed by Roger Safian (May 2003) Let me tell you about my current favorite cigar. It's the Bolivar Belicosos Finos - Cabinet. This is a beautiful cigar, that is about 5.5 inches with a 52 ring gauge. The wrapper has a wonderful oily sheen, that highlight the slight toothy-ness of the cigar. To me, this represents the classic cigar. A torpedo shaped delight that emits clouds of wonderful smelling smoke. It reminds me very much of the classic cigar smoking hero in the movies. The cigar's construction is perfect, with a cap that clips nicely. The pre-draw is excellent. Firm yet you don't have to force the air through the cigar. I light the cigar, and lean back and relax. The flavors are wonderful. As the cigar burns the oils glisten on the wrapper before they are consumed in the next puff. A friend recently described smoking this cigar as an almost religious experience, and I would have to agree. You won't want this to finish, and you will find yourself smoking it until your fingers can't hold the nub anymore. When it does end, you will have the satisfaction of knowing that you have enjoyed one of the true pleasures of this life. I give this cigar two thumbs up. Try one, you won't be disappointed.

Just smoked one of these masterful cigars - afternoon after a light lunch with coffee and a martini. This is a complex, medium bodied, full flavoured Bolivar with the conicle tip which gives that extra little intensity to the flavours. A perfect and delicious balance of honeyed cocoa, rich woods, cream, light spices and dustings of fresh ground coffee and leather. It's full flavoured but not a beast, it's an extremely refined Havana, usually perfectly crafted. For me it is certainly the best Campana/Pyramide cigar, and one of my absolute favourite cigars and my favourite Bolivar. Nice when fresh, magnificent when aged. It's not unusual for me to nub cigars but this one even raises my eyebrows with how easily I can trully nub it before it gets at all acidic on the palate. A must try. :-) written by A. Dyer

After you've smoked Cuban cigars for awhile and have assimilated the typical strength of even a mild Cuban into your system you will want to be exposed to the delights of this extremely fine cigar. Full of unique flavor that will force you to maintain an ample supply in your humodor at all times. Unlike any other cigar, it delights in every draw. written by Tim Engelhart

Fantastic aroma with a rich taste. A little slow to build at first but later on it develops a complex spicy taste. Beautiful to look at. A great Belicoso. written by Michael

Great smoke, powerful and complex, loaded with rich earthy flavor. My smoking partner got sick. I was in heaven! Tough to beat. written by JM USA