Quick Smoke: Bolivar Libertadores RE Francia (Cuban)
Saturday, February 20th, 2010Each Saturday and Sunday we’ll post a Quick Smoke: not quite a full review, just our brief verdict on a single cigar of “buy,” “hold,” or “sell.”
This immense double robusto (6.5 x 54) is a special edition Cuban released exclusively in France in 2006 and 2007. It had been aging in my humidor for almost a full year since I purchased it at the nearly 300-year old A La Civette cigar shop in Paris. Surrounded by a shiny but rustic wrapper, this Bolivar is surprisingly mild with nut and earth flavors. Then, at the midway point, cinnamon and pepper notes reveal a more medium-bodied profile. While the construction is excellent, I’m somewhat disappointed by this expensive Cuban’s lack of depth.
Verdict = Hold.
photo credit: Stogie Guys
Sounds like you picked a bad one. I have sampled a few of these from different sources and each was excellent. Classic Bolivar strength tamed by a lighter wrapper.
I visited A La Civette last summer! A great little place in Paris with an excellent selection (and right next to the Louve). I also found some jems (e.g., HdM EL 2004) at a small shop but excellent shop I frequented in Montparnesse across from the Vavin metro station. Everything I bought and smoked from Paris was excellent… I ‘m sorry to hear about your misfortune.