Bolivar Petit Belicosos Edicion Limitada 2009

[saggel]

Yeh. I got a lot of ammonia, or what I thought was ammonia, and I reckon they need a good year or so before they're smokeable.

So a year for a start it is...!!!! Thanx!!!!!

[Seriesteve]

I tried one last night and these are going through there Sick Period , my advice, as most have already said, they need a year's rest and then have a look again, just dated mine to remind me .Jan 2011
"Aye have to be Patient"

[saggel]

and then have a look again

I only have one...

[Seriesteve]

I only have one...

Save it, dont waste it by smoking it now IMHO these need a long rest.
Ss

[SteveGriff]

I had one of these last August and like many people have said in this thread, they're a little too young. I thought they had some wonderful flavours but we're unbalanced and just so rough around the edges. Let them rest. I wouldn't be surprised that in two years ago that plenty of boxes of these will be floating around at a reasonable price that they will be at a good point to buy and smoke.

[chicagoraven]

Its a shame that this cigar is a let down...especially considering how good the RyJ Duke is.

[Smallclub]

I agree with the above suggestions of letting it rest. I've found the petit belicoso way too strong, completely unbalanced.

[monkey66]

There does seem to be a collective conclusion here:
The PBEL09 is not ready to smoke now (indeed for some almost un-smokable)
It MAY come good in 2-5 years time.
Lay down and see, perhaps the'll become great, perhaps not.

BTW - Can anyone name a smoke that was un-smokable for the first year but went on to be 'a bit of teriffic' (Look - no butter, no pastry, and no Sugar!).

[Seriesteve]

not.

BTW - Can anyone name a smoke that was un-smokable for the first year but went on to be 'a bit of teriffic' (Look - no butter, no pastry, and no Sugar!).

Good question... I've started a new thread http://www.ukcigarforums.com/showthread.php?t=4263
Ss

[jbrookeiv]

Just to let you guys know, I posted a review of this cigar on my website here: http://theweeklycigar.com/cigars-rev...-cigar-review/

That was actually a guest review, but my reviewer enjoyed the cigar but thought it needed some definite age. Is that the consensus you guys have come to?

[Zigatoh]

Great way to start by reviving an old thread but anyway, just for info, had one of these last night and while they definitely are improving, there's still a good whack of ammonia at the back of the throat... So while I think the light is appearing at the end of the tunnel I'd guess at least another couple of years would be good for these