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I am beginning to realise I am mooch man number 1 as with the last stick I reviewed this was also a gift. I cannot remember if it was Rob or Andy Fox who placed this in my hand recently but let me just thank the Fox dynasty in general. It could even have been Andy Ryan who gave it to me ?a lot of drinking seems to happen when we meet and things can get a little blurred.
Bolivar Standard Band A although without the ?Bolivar? being embossed (as per Trevor?s site suggests). Also worth noting the ?Bolivar? text and image are slightly offset to the left.
Colorado wrapper with some light veins. Slight box press. General condition excellent.
Pre-draw shows near perfect resistance with dried fruit and raisins on the pallet. Reminds me of older Partagas sticks.
The usual hit of spice on the first few puffs and then it settles down. Copious quantities of creamy smoke. First third a little mild but then the power begins to build.
Burn perfect, no relights or corrections.
I find it quite hard to describe the flavours of this stick apart from Bolivar. Tobacco, liquorish and leather linger on the pallet.
Make no mistake this is a man?s smoke. Powerful and focussed. This stick is not for the feint hearted and takes no prisoners. It could probably rest for decades and still fight its corner with aplomb. It is often said that some sticks get stronger with age and I suspect this is a classic example.
Into the last third now and things are thickening up. Liquorish is more prominent and each mouthful is a creamy full-bodied statement of masculinity.
It has only had 20-30 years so far and I think in another 20-30 it may mellow out a bit.
Ash is grey and mottled. Does not hold particularly well. May have benefited from a slight more humid storage, but I tend to err on caution with the moisture levels of the older sticks (not sure always why though?).
Accompanied with a big dram of Jura Superstition who?s spice and sweetness is completely beaten into submission by this alpha-dog cigar.
Two inches half left and I am smoking this to the bitter end (although the end is not in the slightest bit bitter). Eye contact has been made and if I flinch or show any weakness this bad boy will knock me on my ass.
Another truly memorable smoke but if I had a box I might be a bit scared venturing back in.
Bolivar have a reputation for being a strong cigar and this is about as strong a cigar as I can remember. A world apart from the current RC?s.
Last few puffs now (I have been saying that to myself for 30 mins) and I am really feeling it. Don?t know if it is the cigar, whiskey or sunshine but I am in a very happy place right now. 110mins of smoking decadence.
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Bolivar Standard Band A although without the ?Bolivar? being embossed (as per Trevor?s site suggests). Also worth noting the ?Bolivar? text and image are slightly offset to the left.
Colorado wrapper with some light veins. Slight box press. General condition excellent.
Pre-draw shows near perfect resistance with dried fruit and raisins on the pallet. Reminds me of older Partagas sticks.
The usual hit of spice on the first few puffs and then it settles down. Copious quantities of creamy smoke. First third a little mild but then the power begins to build.
Burn perfect, no relights or corrections.
I find it quite hard to describe the flavours of this stick apart from Bolivar. Tobacco, liquorish and leather linger on the pallet.
Make no mistake this is a man?s smoke. Powerful and focussed. This stick is not for the feint hearted and takes no prisoners. It could probably rest for decades and still fight its corner with aplomb. It is often said that some sticks get stronger with age and I suspect this is a classic example.
Into the last third now and things are thickening up. Liquorish is more prominent and each mouthful is a creamy full-bodied statement of masculinity.
It has only had 20-30 years so far and I think in another 20-30 it may mellow out a bit.
Ash is grey and mottled. Does not hold particularly well. May have benefited from a slight more humid storage, but I tend to err on caution with the moisture levels of the older sticks (not sure always why though?).
Accompanied with a big dram of Jura Superstition who?s spice and sweetness is completely beaten into submission by this alpha-dog cigar.
Two inches half left and I am smoking this to the bitter end (although the end is not in the slightest bit bitter). Eye contact has been made and if I flinch or show any weakness this bad boy will knock me on my ass.
Another truly memorable smoke but if I had a box I might be a bit scared venturing back in.
Bolivar have a reputation for being a strong cigar and this is about as strong a cigar as I can remember. A world apart from the current RC?s.
Last few puffs now (I have been saying that to myself for 30 mins) and I am really feeling it. Don?t know if it is the cigar, whiskey or sunshine but I am in a very happy place right now. 110mins of smoking decadence.
20121003_142554.jpg20121003_142616.jpg20121003_150127.jpg20121003_154742.jpg20121003_152546.jpg
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