duglynukem
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Bolivar Petit Corona, 1997
Ring Gauge: 42
Length: 5"
Puro
The box has been resting comfortably in the cool-r-dor for a while. When opened each stick was exactly like the one next to it, They are unbelievably aromatic. I picked one at random to have while out in the yard with the dog.
The wrapper is very nice looking, a uniform medium brown, smooth with very small veins. I did notice the triple cap that was discussed in an earlier review, the pictures really help illustrate what to look for. I took my XiKar Titanium cutter out of the genuine stingray case and clipped about eighty percent of the cap. Looking at the filler from the foot is very even and tightly compressed. The wrapper has a very earthy tobacco aroma. I finally lit the cigar, the taste is very good, complex. I could actually pick out the flavors for a change (coffee and cocoa) with almost every draw. Rich from the start with a little spice almost peppery, very full bodied, flavorful not overpowering, never bitter. It remained fairly consistent until about an inch from the end when, because I probably had smoked it too quickly, it was getting a little harsh. The burn was absolutely perfect, no touch ups whatever. The draw was just ok, you have to pull a little hard for this particular stick as compared to other PC’s I’ve had. The cigar has a nice finish that stays with you for a while, all in all I like these. I like the size and it's one of the better PC's flavor wise I've had.
I've noticed with the petit corona's that you don't get the copious amounts of dense smoke from the draw that I have seen in other sizes. This may be because of the tighter draw on this particular one. This is a great smoke with a glass of wine.
This was my first Bolivar Petit Corona, I’m looking forward to having the next one. Highly recommended.
DT
Edited the length thanks to CC.
Ring Gauge: 42
Length: 5"
Puro
The box has been resting comfortably in the cool-r-dor for a while. When opened each stick was exactly like the one next to it, They are unbelievably aromatic. I picked one at random to have while out in the yard with the dog.
The wrapper is very nice looking, a uniform medium brown, smooth with very small veins. I did notice the triple cap that was discussed in an earlier review, the pictures really help illustrate what to look for. I took my XiKar Titanium cutter out of the genuine stingray case and clipped about eighty percent of the cap. Looking at the filler from the foot is very even and tightly compressed. The wrapper has a very earthy tobacco aroma. I finally lit the cigar, the taste is very good, complex. I could actually pick out the flavors for a change (coffee and cocoa) with almost every draw. Rich from the start with a little spice almost peppery, very full bodied, flavorful not overpowering, never bitter. It remained fairly consistent until about an inch from the end when, because I probably had smoked it too quickly, it was getting a little harsh. The burn was absolutely perfect, no touch ups whatever. The draw was just ok, you have to pull a little hard for this particular stick as compared to other PC’s I’ve had. The cigar has a nice finish that stays with you for a while, all in all I like these. I like the size and it's one of the better PC's flavor wise I've had.
I've noticed with the petit corona's that you don't get the copious amounts of dense smoke from the draw that I have seen in other sizes. This may be because of the tighter draw on this particular one. This is a great smoke with a glass of wine.
This was my first Bolivar Petit Corona, I’m looking forward to having the next one. Highly recommended.
DT
Edited the length thanks to CC.
