Bolivar Gold Medal - 2007

[denverdog]

Box Code: URO JUL 07
Manufactured: Hand Made
Length: 165 mm
Ring: 42
Vitola: Lonsdale
Weight: 10,80 gr.
Size: 6 1/2 x 42
Presentation: Semi Plain Box without cellophane 10's.
Pairing: Ice Water

This is a beautifully made cigar, light milk chocolate in color with a smooth uniform wrapper. I used the "circumcision cut" and at first thought the draw would be a little tight for my liking, but it turned out just fine. Pre-lit draw reveals woody, moderately sweet tobacco flavors.

Once lit, I settled in to watch the Seahawks pound the 49ers on MNF. Luckily the cigar was good enough to make up for the lack of entertainment.

The first third or so was very smooth, medium bodied with a dominate toasty flavor. The cigar produced tons of thick creamy smoke which I love, reminiscent of my beloved Padron 64. The ash was a loose, burnt white and fell an inch and a half in.

On to the second third and now the flavors started to warm up. While "toasty" was still in the forefront I also started to experience an earthy, vegetal flavor on the back of my palate. Still bordering on the lighter side of medium bodied but full of all the wonderful flavors you expect.

Final third and the strength has now made an appearance. A woody flavor highlights this finishing stage, and while the cigar starts to heat up just a bit, its nothing to be alarmed about. A spicy, semisweet cacao finish is quite notable. :love:

All in all this cigar is smoking very well right now and has all of the makings of a future legend. It was my first BMG and I absolutely loved everything from the presentation to the finish. Can't wait to smoke many, many more. :thumbs:

 

[MoeCizlak]

Thanks for the review Jonas. That sounds like an absolutely lovely cigar.

 

[alexgtp]

How was the draw? Of the half box I have smoked the draw has been firmer than I like. I hope letting the other box sit for a while will help loosen the draw.

 

[KayakinBoy]

How was the draw? Of the half box I have smoked the draw has been firmer than I like. I hope letting the other box sit for a while will help loosen the draw.

I bought a fiver from a member here and noticed two smoked great, while the third one I've smoked was tight. Still great cigars. I always thought they'd have a bigger ring gauge.

 

[Hoss]

Great review, bro. I've got one of these floating around in the cabinet and was planning on putting a year or two on it before firing her up. As a wine maker i don't have too many problems with patience.

However, i have heard that CC's are coming off the truck a lot better in recent years due to some changes with the aging time/process on the island. I've also heard especially good reports about this particular vitola already, so who knows...i might lose patience after all. :blush:

 

[tandblov]

Smoke all you want, they'll make more.

 

[denverdog]

How was the draw? Of the half box I have smoked the draw has been firmer than I like. I hope letting the other box sit for a while will help loosen the draw.

It was actually a pretty firm draw but the fact that it produced so much smoke with a light puff made it irrelevant.

 

[Mike33]

Nice review Jonas!

So much so I had to fire one up just a little while ago. A great smoke now, can't wait to see what they'll be like in 5 years :thumbs:

 

[Fatken]

Great review. I have always wanted to try one of these. Now I guess I will have to get some.

Ken

 

[Strayvector]

These have been so good that every time I smoke one, I'm compelled to buy another box. Thankfully whenever I smoke one, I'm far from the computer and self control takes hold before I get a chance to get online and order.

 

[Infinity]

These have been so good that every time I smoke one, I'm compelled to buy another box. Thankfully whenever I smoke one, I'm far from the computer and self control takes hold before I get a chance to get online and order.

Down boyyyyyyy!!!! :laugh:

A great smoke... how much better can they get? Maybe not much...

Thanks for the one you sent me Sam :thumbs: I'll gladly split a box with you, let me know.

Brian

 

[Shooter]

Excellent smokes one of my favorites this year.

 

[grateful1]

These have been so good that every time I smoke one, I'm compelled to buy another box. Thankfully whenever I smoke one, I'm far from the computer and self control takes hold before I get a chance to get online and order.

GB?

 

[ffopusxff]

The one I had was a tight draw, but indeed a very nice smoke while playing some blackjack at the local casino. Cannot wait to see how these are at Christmas when I smoke the next one. Will need to get a few more boxes as they are easy to find this time.

 

[Strayvector]

These have been so good that every time I smoke one, I'm compelled to buy another box. Thankfully whenever I smoke one, I'm far from the computer and self control takes hold before I get a chance to get online and order.

Down boyyyyyyy!!!! :laugh:

A great smoke... how much better can they get? Maybe not much...

Thanks for the one you sent me Sam :thumbs: I'll gladly split a box with you, let me know.

Brian

Good God! I just smoked another one tonight and it was every bit as good as the previous ones. The next time these go on special, I'll definitely order a box or two that we can split.

 

[Rebel Herfer]

Thanks for the review Jonas, good job. I have one of these, from a BOTL who shall remain nameless but NOT thankless, in my Humi and I can't wait to smoke it. Maybe for New Year.