Bolivar Belicosos Finos ULA FEB 15 Bolivar Review Comp

[Corylax18]

This BBF comes from a dress box of 25 that I have had for about 6 months, this is only the second stick I have tried from the box. I gave my dad one the other night and he had to put it down just past half way, he got a serious nicotine buzz. I haven't experienced that with either of the cigars I have smoked, although they have been very rich and full flavored. 

Pre Light-

Spongy feel to the cigar, a few soft spots, nice mottling on the wrapper. I took a conservative cut, but the draw was still nice and open, some might say borderline wind tunnel, but perfect for me. Not much on the cold draw, tobacco and a bit of barnyard.

Pairing= A Pacifico, and an Iced Pellegrino with a wedge of lemon and lime.

1st Third-

Opens with lots of thick, chewy smoke. Toasted tobacco, a burnt sweetness, some "Charred" flavor, but not in an unpleasant way. No spice, smooth, creamy, and very Rich.

2nd Third-

Sweetness continues, some leather comes in on the fringes. Still very rich, but the flavors are a bit muddled, nothing is really jumping out at me. A bit of cinnamon comes in for a few puffs, as well as some spice on the retro towards the end of the third. I start trying to slow down, the cigar is getting a bit warm.

Final Third-

Spice starts to build, sweetness remains, but moves from the fore to the fringes. Still plenty of rich, thick smoke. Flavors still aren't very defined. The tip of my tongue and lips start getting a bit tingly towards the end.

Final Thoughts-

Very nice cigar, but smoking them now is a waste. You can see the oily spots in the second and thirds photos, the richness present now leads me to believe these have llooonggg legs. The flavors are still fighting each other for dominance and hopefully will become more defined with some rest. I haven't had any nicotine buzz issues with the two I've smoked, but these guys have some punch, there is nothing "light" about them. I know this may sound odd, but with this cigar, and many other good ones I've had in the past my hand smells like cheese! Like a good 3+ year aged hard cheese, nice and stinky!      Rating: 87/100

 

[KnightsAnole]

Nice review! I've had a few ULA NOV14 from a box that are smoking great.

[miurajus]

Thanks for the review!  Sounds like it's going to be a fantastic smoke someday!  

[TheMonk]

Nice review, thanks!

[Ethernut]

Nice review @Corylax18! I think I have a BPC that I'll review tonight.