This short belicoso shaped Bolivar was one of the three Edicion Limitadas for 2009, along with the
H. Upmann Magnum 48 and RyJ Duke. The wrapper is a dark, almost maduro color with a lumpy, leathery feel and some veins. Bolivars tend to be hit or miss for me, so we'll see how this stick smokes a year after its release.
First Third
-Strong wood, spice, cedar, and some leather explode in the first few puffs-Thick clouds of smoke and a nice draw, on the loose side
-Definitely a fuller bodied cigar, though not a beast
-Construction is good minus a slightly crooked burn
Second Third
-Flavors haven't changed too much, but the spice is less pronounced
-Needed a bit of relight to keep the burn straight, great draw and ash held to over an inch
-A nice sweetness in the background, going well with a Becks Dark
Third Third
-Leather, wood and even a nice tangy flavor take the lead in this third
-D/A/B are all spot on, nice sturdy ash too
-Has a dark, full-bodied finish
-Slightly harsh towards the nub
Definitely a good smoke, but not yet in its prime- give this another few years and it will be a gem
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