Bolivar Coronas Gigantes PUR OCT 15 (XNYWK5)

[Jfeath74]

New Year’s Day and reaching for one of my favorite cigars. Something about the Bolivar profile that speaks to me and a Churchill format is just more of a good thing. Wishing this cigar was still produced as I have to savor what’s left of my last box. 

Cigar has a dark maduro wrapper, a few large visible veins, but smooth to the touch with nice sheen. Draw feels a bit tight, but not too bad to cause concern.

1/3 - creamy stout and earth notes of leather and mushroom/umami, with pepper on the fringes. Starting off medium full strength, with 6+ years on the cigar, still has plenty of punch and a touch of mongrel to it. Draw is a little tight but not bad enough to risk taking the draw tool to it. Aroma is sublime.

2/3 - creamy stout and leather holds true, along with a toasted bread that is slightly burnt. There is also this sour twang note that is starting to build. Smoke is thick and lush, coating the entire pallet, lick smacking good. Draw has been massaged open, no issues there. Cigar has built to full strength & full flavor. 

Pairing - Four Roses Bourbon is one of my favorite whiskies to pair with cigars. Their high rye mash bills seem to never disappoint with a good cigar. This is a 10 year 8 month Single Barrel Barrel Strength from their OESF recipe, coming in at 58.7% ABV. There is a maple vanilla sweetness up front, mint on the mid-pallet and a long spicy finish. 

3/3 - creamy stout and leather holds true throughout the cigar. Developing near the end of the cigar I notice a savory beefy note. Almost like a ribeye seasoned with salt and pepper, mouthwatering good. Would probably pair perfectly with a meaty scotch. Finishes long, just like the whiskey. 

Appearance 9/10

Draw 8/10

Burn 9/10

Aroma 10/10

Complexity 10/10

Taste 50/50

Total 96

[Goodfortune]

Nice review! Love the Four Roses Cask Strength editions 

[HawkI84]

So what recipe Four Roses is that?

[Jfeath74]

6 minutes ago, HawkI84 said:

So what recipe Four Roses is that?

OESF 10yr 8mo private barrel from Cypress Craft in Cypress, CA. 

[Monocle]

1 minute ago, Jfeath74 said:

OESF 10yr 8mo private barrel from Cypress Craft in Cypress, CA. 

Sam's barrel picks never disappoint.

[Jfeath74]

1 minute ago, Monocle said:

Sam's barrel picks never disappoint.

They sure don’t, Sam is the man! Are you local? Shoot me a note, we should link up if so! 

[Chibearsv]

Nice review. I’m trying to nurse my 2015 box but I’m down to my last 6 or so. Love ‘em 

[lostsoulcamero]

Great smoke and drink

[oneizzzz]

Great review!

[HuffnPuffff]

Nice review sir, thanks for sharing


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[BuzzArd]

I think i still have 2.5 boxes here.  Always a favorite.  I might need to dig one out as it’s been well over a year.... Thanks for the review. 

[Rhinoww]

Great review. Kinda want to dig into my box now. I promised myself that I would wait until at least spring though.