Bolivar Tubos No 3

[traveller]

I've purchased these within the last month with another vendor with a date code of BRM May 22. Wondering if any one else has gotten any of these recently or seen any in a LCDH? Serial No is in the 54's and checks out on the Habanos Website, also Coat of Arms on UV looks legit. I can post some pictures a little later.

 

[NSXCIGAR]

As far as I'm aware these have remained in at least limited production despite being officially discontinued in 2019. 

If you post up some pics @ATGroom can possibly add an addendum on to CCW. 

[traveller]

[ATGroom]

27 minutes ago, NSXCIGAR said:

As far as I'm aware these have remained in at least limited production despite being officially discontinued in 2019. 

If you post up some pics @ATGroom can possibly add an addendum on to CCW. 

There seems to be quite a lot of old stuff still in production at the moment. In addition to the Bolivar Tubos above, have had recent sightings of new production of:

- Sancho Non Plus, discontinued 2019

- Jose L Piedra Cremas, discontinued 2017

- Jose L Piedra Petit Cetros, discontinued 2017

 

Have checked with distributors who confirm that these are all on the discontinued list.

You'd think with limited production, they'd prioritise the stuff they actually still make.

My only speculation is that Tabacuba are trying to clear out their pending orders book or something like that.

[Paladin865]

I bought 2 this past July in Athens. A good quick smoke waiting for a ride to the airport 

[NSXCIGAR]

4 hours ago, ATGroom said:

Sancho Non Plus, discontinued 2019

- Jose L Piedra Cremas, discontinued 2017

- Jose L Piedra Petit Cetros, discontinued 2017

The NP I think may have been a last hurrah in early 22. There hadn't been any 20 or 21 production I was aware of. I didn't see any more recent dates in Cuba in Oct. In fact the 22s I saw in Jun were pretty much all gone but I did grab a box of 19s for myself. There's still some 19s and maybe even some 18s around if you dig. 

The JLP Cremas I didn't know about but the PC I definitely had no idea about. I saw plenty of old 25 boxes in Cuba (especially at Palco) but I haven't seen any 12s. As an aside the PC was the only JLP I've ever liked. 

I didn't see any new Boli 3 or 1 in Cuba at any point this year. But I had been aware of 3 popping up for sale so I assumed they were still being produced. 

4 hours ago, ATGroom said:

You'd think with limited production, they'd prioritise the stuff they actually still make.

I'm amazed how many people think HSA is playing 3D chess right now and printing cash. I will stand by my opinion that they're getting crushed right now. Things like this just reinforce that opinion. 

[RDB]

When it’s all over, at least we will still be able to keep on buying 2014 Fonseca no.1s forever.

[Popof4]

My brother picked up a box of those with the same codes a few months back.  Gave me a couple. Tasted like genuine Boli.  Nice size I've never had prior.  I like it, I think it'll be better in a couple years.

[nKostyan]

If there are remnants of tubes at the factory and this vitola will not be produced in the future, then you are very lucky - you have become the owner of a rare collector's box.

[traveller]

Smoked one of these in the past week, and they definitely have the boli flavour. Already pretty smooth and almost taste as if they could be older then the box code. Agree with @Popof4 think they will be even better with more time on them. 

Definitely a box I will treasure @nKostyan, probably will try and smoke them all though.  Love cigars in these smaller ring gauges.

[alex1126]

Scored a box of these a couple months ago as well, love them for the size and flavor.

[Neil McDonald]

Great find. I had a couple of 07 boxes of these many moons ago now and they were fantastic little flavour bombs with a mighty punch!