Reviews
Date Added: Friday 19 August, 2016
This is very light in flavour, very smooth and slightly sweet. Construction is a bit tighter than the hand-rolled cigars I've had, but I didn't have any problems with draw. It's pleasant enough, but I'm not fully convinced.
.JPG "Bolivar Royal Corona Cigar - 1 Single")
Date Added: Tuesday 16 August, 2016
I've seen these described as the mildest of the Bolivar range being merely Medium Bodied. I'd had one of these in my humidor for quite a few months just waiting for a suitable occasion on which to indulge and after winning a particularly tricky game of bowls I decided that such a time had arrived.
The construction, burn and draw were all faultless and the flavours were first rate.
All in all an excellent cigar.
Any chance of a shorter version, Simon?
.JPG "Bolivar Belicosos Finos Cigar - Cabinet Selection - 25 Cigars")
Date Added: Friday 03 June, 2016
Reviewed by Robert Reitzfeld (September 2000)
The package arrived on a wet Wednesday morning. The New York Yankees had just lost to the Boston Red Sox and I needed something to cheer me up. I knew who the package was from, but not what it contained. To my delight, upon opening, I found 3 gorgeous Bolivar Belicosos Finos. I immediately placed them in my humidor and began to anticipate enjoying them and writing about the experience. Before starting, I thought to look at what other reviewers had to say about this particular cigar. What I found was confusing and contradictory. Cigar Aficionado had rated the 5 1/2 x 52 Figurado an 89. Not bad, but not great for a Cuban.
None of the reviewers I read could make up their minds, and comments were all over the place.
For instance:
*Earth & leather notes.
*Creamy. Peppery bite.
*Strong but temperate.
*Spicy but not harsh.
*Light to medium body with little depth, body or spice.
*More strength than flavor.
*Very nice coffee richness.
*Dark leather & spice. etc. etc.
I could tell I had my work cut out for me. In all my
Date Added: Friday 03 June, 2016
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 y
Date Added: Friday 03 June, 2016
Reviewed by Robert Reitzfeld (September 2000)
The package arrived on a wet Wednesday morning. The New York Yankees had just lost to the Boston Red Sox and I needed something to cheer me up. I knew who the package was from, but not what it contained. To my delight, upon opening, I found 3 gorgeous Bolivar Belicosos Finos. I immediately placed them in my humidor and began to anticipate enjoying them and writing about the experience. Before starting, I thought to look at what other reviewers had to say about this particular cigar. What I found was confusing and contradictory. Cigar Aficionado had rated the 5 1/2 x 52 Figurado an 89. Not bad, but not great for a Cuban.
None of the reviewers I read could make up their minds, and comments were all over the place.
For instance:
*Earth & leather notes.
*Creamy. Peppery bite.
*Strong but temperate.
*Spicy but not harsh.
*Light to medium body with little depth, body or spice.
*More strength than flavor.
*Very nice coffee richness.
*Dark leather & spice. etc. etc.
I could tell I had my work cut out for me. In all my
Date Added: Friday 03 June, 2016
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 y
