Bolivar Royal Coronas
Origin: Cuba
Size: 4 7/8 X 50
Wrapper: Natural

Pablamos Cigars:
Bolivar cigars were first produced by the Jose Roche Cuban Cigar Company in 1901. They were named after Generalissimo Simon Bolivar, "El Libertador" of Venezuela, Colombia, Peru, Panama and Bolivia from their Spanish colonial masters. Bolivar cigars are usually described as not being for the novice since their strong, full-bodied strength is simply going to overpower the beginner. What is our advice? Try a Bolivar por favor. Be bold, like the General they are named after. It is only by experimenting with the full range of Habanos cigars, indeed the full range of cigars from all over the world, that you are going to find out what you personally like and don't like. As for the cigars, you have probably gathered from this that they are of a strong nature, idiosyncratic and robust. Try one and make your own mind up.

Reviewed by: Gary Anderson
Date: July 2006
Notes:

This was my first Bolivar cigar. $20.95 Canadian, reasonable price. The Corona burned well with a firm draw (just right) that produced huge volumes of smoke. Tasted of good Cuban dirt, full bodied the way a good cigar should taste. This Bolivar will become a staple Havana in my humidor. I gave it 7 out of 10.

Reviewed by: MrChef
Date: May 2002
Notes:

I have to agree with the summary above. Now everyone loves the Monte Cristo #2, as do I, but the Bolivar Royal Coronas is my most favorite Cuban cigar. And they cost about half the price of a Monte #2. I've smoked many of these and have never once been disappointed. It is a very strong, yet flavorful smoke. No hint of cherry mist bullshit, just pure tobacco. I try to keep a few on hand at all times.