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I was given this cigar by a brother on this board recently and have been VERY eager to try it out. Tonight seemed like the perfect night for it, as I wanted to smoke something special in memory of a good friend who passed at a very young age over the weekend.
Obviously the first thing you notice when looking at a Boli GM is the brilliant gold foil covering a good portion of the cigar. It was a little tough to make myself remove the foil and bands because the cigar looks like such a work of art intact. Underneath was a beautifully constructed slightly veiny cigar with virtually no tooth. I used my palio to take the cap off with ease and it was off to the races.
The beginning of this cigar was fantastic. Even the first few puffs were notable, with a slightly spicy nuttiness and a sweet Cuban tobacco aftertaste. The combination of the flavors was certainly something new to me and very pleasant.
What a found particularly interesting about the first third of this cigar was that that unique Cuban flavor was very very smooth. I was honestly expecting it to be a bit more rough around the edges given it is relatively young and in my experience with young bolivars is that, although I still love them fresh, they are not characteristically smooth. I also very rarely am even moderately impressed with the first third of cigars so this was a step away from the status quo for me.
The sweet aftertaste persisted throughout the first third, taking on a light cocoa flavor more reminiscent of a mole sauce than hot chocolate (if you were to try and place what I mean by cocoa). The ash was striated and very flaky, first falling after about an inch. After the first ash the cigar increased in complexity a bit, with the introduction of some earthy tones. I tried nosing some of the smoke and found it to be fairly harsh, so far the only real indicator of the cigar's age.
The second third of the cigar followed the same general flavor profile as the earlier portion, but with the introduction of some new flavors. The sweetness was now accompanied by hints of black pepper, which was actually a very pleasant contrast. The nuttiness became distant and a woodsy flavor was dominant. The woodsy flavor reminded me a bit of cedar and was very fresh in the sense that it was pungent and acute. Each draw was flavorful and potent, with complexity and subtleties coming in the aftertaste.
Entering into the final third, the familiar bolivar profile becomes a bit more prominent. The sweetness still lingers, as does the light cedar flavor, forming what was for me a very unique combination. The cigar started to heat up a bit as I got closer to the finish but nothing too extreme. I also finally began to really notice the strength, as my lips began to tingle a little bit after each puff. By the end of the cigar the sweetness was gone and raw bolivar strength was the word. I took this thing right down to the nub but none of the pictures came out clearly so this is as far as you get to see
My conclusions on this cigar are.... wow! The combination of flavors and the smoothness found in this cigar were truly a unique experience for me. It seems now the price is right on these sticks and they are DEFINITELY worth it! I give this cigar five purple horseshoes. Now I need to track down one of the Wolters and see how they smoke as well
Life is rough when you are a boli whore
Obviously the first thing you notice when looking at a Boli GM is the brilliant gold foil covering a good portion of the cigar. It was a little tough to make myself remove the foil and bands because the cigar looks like such a work of art intact. Underneath was a beautifully constructed slightly veiny cigar with virtually no tooth. I used my palio to take the cap off with ease and it was off to the races.
The beginning of this cigar was fantastic. Even the first few puffs were notable, with a slightly spicy nuttiness and a sweet Cuban tobacco aftertaste. The combination of the flavors was certainly something new to me and very pleasant.
What a found particularly interesting about the first third of this cigar was that that unique Cuban flavor was very very smooth. I was honestly expecting it to be a bit more rough around the edges given it is relatively young and in my experience with young bolivars is that, although I still love them fresh, they are not characteristically smooth. I also very rarely am even moderately impressed with the first third of cigars so this was a step away from the status quo for me.
The sweet aftertaste persisted throughout the first third, taking on a light cocoa flavor more reminiscent of a mole sauce than hot chocolate (if you were to try and place what I mean by cocoa). The ash was striated and very flaky, first falling after about an inch. After the first ash the cigar increased in complexity a bit, with the introduction of some earthy tones. I tried nosing some of the smoke and found it to be fairly harsh, so far the only real indicator of the cigar's age.
The second third of the cigar followed the same general flavor profile as the earlier portion, but with the introduction of some new flavors. The sweetness was now accompanied by hints of black pepper, which was actually a very pleasant contrast. The nuttiness became distant and a woodsy flavor was dominant. The woodsy flavor reminded me a bit of cedar and was very fresh in the sense that it was pungent and acute. Each draw was flavorful and potent, with complexity and subtleties coming in the aftertaste.
Entering into the final third, the familiar bolivar profile becomes a bit more prominent. The sweetness still lingers, as does the light cedar flavor, forming what was for me a very unique combination. The cigar started to heat up a bit as I got closer to the finish but nothing too extreme. I also finally began to really notice the strength, as my lips began to tingle a little bit after each puff. By the end of the cigar the sweetness was gone and raw bolivar strength was the word. I took this thing right down to the nub but none of the pictures came out clearly so this is as far as you get to see
My conclusions on this cigar are.... wow! The combination of flavors and the smoothness found in this cigar were truly a unique experience for me. It seems now the price is right on these sticks and they are DEFINITELY worth it! I give this cigar five purple horseshoes. Now I need to track down one of the Wolters and see how they smoke as well
Life is rough when you are a boli whore
