October 23, 2010
Another limited edition release from Habanos SA this year, how does it stack up against the other two LEs? Rob and Ken from www.friendsofhabanos.com sit down with some good cognac and give a critical review.
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October 10, 2010
Have you ever gone to dinner in a fancy French restaurant and asked to see the wine list? Depending on your familiarity with the world of wine and the French language, chances are you felt lost and a little overwhelmed before you turned the second page.
For most people that are interested in , this is the same feeling they get when they start to consider all the high quality brands that are made by America’s closest neighbor to the South.
If you’re interested in getting a basic knowledge of all well known Cuban brands, Bolivar is a good place to start.
Bolivar is definitely one of the most famous Cuban cigars, but like most of the brands that come out of this country, it is made in two separate ways. There are Bolivar cigars that are made in the Dominican Republic featuring Dominican and Nicaraguan tobacco, and then there are Bolivar cigars that are made inside the country of Cuba by Habanos SA, which is the name for the Cuban state-owned tobacco company.
Because of its communist government, Cuba is forbidden from exporting its tobacco products to some countries. For this reason, almost all Cuban cigar companies are forced to operate two different divisions.
As one of the most famous Cuban cigars, it’s important to know the history of the Bolivar brand. These cigars first hit the market in 1901, so they are considered to fairly new in comparison to the brands that started in the 19th century.
The brand is named after the celebrated Venezuelan warrior Simon Bolivar who is credited for liberating the portion of South America that is today known as Venezuela, Columbia, Peru and Bolivia. Such a powerful man deserves a powerful cigar, and that’s exactly what Bolivar tobacco is known for.
When you are smoking famous Cuban cigars, it’s important to be ready for the flavor. Unlike the lighter, sweeter flavors that you might have encountered with other bands, are robust and powerful. They are usually not a good idea for beginner smokers, unless it’s already been determined that they can handle a powerful flavor and distinct smoke.
There are over twenty different versions of the Bolivar cigar available in various markets around the world. Almost all of them are rated above and 8 by reputable magazines and ranking agencies. If you’re looking for a premium cigar that will make you sit up and pay attention while you smoke it, try the Bolivar.
Joe Silva is a passionate and is also an expert in cigar-making, etiquette and humidors. He has been collecting and enjoying cigars for nearly 20 years and has since been advising many cigar enthusiasts on everything from the history of Cuban cigars to choosing the right humidor for effective cigar storing. Joe also receives over a hundred enquiries everyday on .
September 14, 2010
Alex from CigarBunch.com show cases a Limited Edition Boliva Gold Medal Cuban Cigar.
August 5, 2010
Following on from the R&J Churchill review the guys at www.friendsofhabanos.com compare it up against the Bolivar Corona Giagantes. Is this the best Cuban Churchill in present production?
July 21, 2010
Review of the Dominican Bolivar by Walt from www.StogieReview.com
June 18, 2010
One of the cigars that are always in your humidor but not always reviewed. Ken has dressed up for this review for www.friendsofhabanos.com and gives a frank analysis of this cigar.
March 25, 2010
Alex from cigarbunch.com show cases a Bolivar Belicosos Finos Cabinet Selection of 25.