Bolivar Belicosos Finos

[stlboarder]

Pre-light the wrapper was light brown with no noticeable oil. I used a Xikar punch. It had a pretty decent draw. A little bit tighter than I usually like but not a deal breaker.

I light it up and was left with a slightly sweet taste on my lips.

The first 1/3 led with a creamy cocoa taste. A slight cedar after taste lingered. Plenty of smoke from each puff.

2/3: A earthy and woody taste started to replace the cocoa but it still remained creamy. The ash is white and held on until I knocked it off. (oops) It continues to exhume plenty of smoke and I haven't had to touch up at all.

The last 1/3 was just as good as the past 2/3. The earthy taste was slowly replaced with a creamy, nutty taste, and the wood/cedar finish continued.

Overall I think this is a great cigar. Great construction and despite a mildly tight draw at first it opened up. The burn was immaculate. This cigar is definitely on my list of "must get".

 

[Irish]

Nice review, easily one of my favorite smokes. :love:

 

[TheLostGringo]

Nice review. I have never tried using a punch cut on a belicoso, but apparently it work.

 

[stlboarder]

Yeah... I wasn't sure if the punch would be too big but it wasn't.

 

[Bkatz87]

Such a classic. I have to try that punch. I have V cut it in the past and it hasn't done me wrong.

 

[pmp]

I have had several boxes of these over the years and they have ranged from absolute favorites to so-so. My only wish is that they were more consistent because when they are on, they are unbeatable.

 

[jepe]

I cant believe I haven't tried one of this yet.
Thanks for the review :thumbs:

 

[BobbyRitz]

Nice review. I have never tried using a punch cut on a belicoso, but apparently it work.

I'm with you. I prefer to cut campanas.

 

[CigarMan Andy]

Nice review, and one of my regulars. I agree with Bkatz87 about the V cutter. It allows a good draw. Love the review and the cigar.