My first BBF with stilton, port and Yorkshire blue

[Dr. Kokkenballz]

Really enjoyed this but these are fairly young. Next taste in 6 months, but I think I need to source a box.

[ha_banos]

Not had one for many years. Great cigar.

Closest I've had more recently the 2009 LE. Great cigar.

I too need a box. As you suggest I think they'll be great when they've had a good few years under them. I must revisit.

[simwells]

Always been one of my favourites and one I always make sure to have stock of. Keep avoiding cracking the newest box though


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[tommy]

Thanks to PJ and Mrs PJ for hosting yesterday. A four cigar day no less! This King of the North gifted by Tom was beautifully built and promises much with age.

[tommy]

Some budget NC gifted by PJ. This was the smoke of the day I think. Easy going, perfect build and beautifully balanced.

[tommy]

This one packed with Vitamin N kicked my ass and got laid to rest at two thirds to save me from greening out.

[gojira]

Not had one for many years. Great cigar.

Closest I've had more recently the 2009 LE. Great cigar.

I too need a box. As you suggest I think they'll be great when they've had a good few years under them. I must revisit.

Ah, the Petit Belicosos. They don't make them like that any more, not for the squeamish and strong enough to put down a bear. Didn't have one for a while, are they still that strong Banos?

I remember that you split an aged cab of BBF a few years ago, did you smoke them all? The old ones used to kick ass as well but they have been tamed down since like all other strong CC's. I like post 2010 production much more than those from the previous decade.

Same with the Coronas Gigantes which is the best Bolivar IMHO. I've had some aged ones (15 years) and found them to be rather unbalanced with too much strength, not complex at all. I would love to try a vintage one (pre 1997) one day. The last few years of the CG production really stands out, they were much lighter but extremely complex with a ton of different flavours. I only have a couple left in my 2015 box and haven't cracked my 2016 box yet but the ones that I have smoked stand out as some of the best cigars from that decade, probably only surpassed by the MUR 13 MdO No.2.

I only had a few of the lighter Bolivars from the 90's and the Inmensas really stands out. The pre 1997 Lonsdales are rather amazing as well and a bit stronger. From 1997 on the Lonsdale isn't very good IMO.

The Bolivar Churcills is a dream cigar for me and I'd be ready to pay a lot for some of them. I have never seen any for sale though.

If I want a cigar that has old school strength AND complexity I rather go for a Punch Ninfas. I've only had a few so far and was completely blown away by them. Sadly I only have a handful left and they are rather hard to come by now.

[ha_banos]

Ah, the Petit Belicosos. They don't make them like that any more, not for the squeamish and strong enough to put down a bear. Didn't have one for a while, are they still that strong Banos?

I remember that you split an aged cab of BBF a few years ago, did you smoke them all? The old ones used to kick ass as well but they have been tamed down since like all other strong CC's. I like post 2010 production much more than those from the previous decade.

Same with the Coronas Gigantes which is the best Bolivar IMHO. I've had some aged ones (15 years) and found them to be rather unbalanced with too much strength, not complex at all. I would love to try a vintage one (pre 1997) one day. The last few years of the CG production really stands out, they were much lighter but extremely complex with a ton of different flavours. I only have a couple left in my 2015 box and haven't cracked my 2016 box yet but the ones that I have smoked stand out as some of the best cigars from that decade, probably only surpassed by the MUR 13 MdO No.2.

I only had a few of the lighter Bolivars from the 90's and the Inmensas really stands out. The pre 1997 Lonsdales are rather amazing as well and a bit stronger. From 1997 on the Lonsdale isn't very good IMO.

The Bolivar Churcills is a dream cigar for me and I'd be ready to pay a lot for some of them. I have never seen any for sale though.

If I want a cigar that has old school strength AND complexity I rather go for a Punch Ninfas. I've only had a few so far and was completely blown away by them. Sadly I only have a handful left and they are rather hard to come by now.

I've still got 3 of the BBF. In fact looks like those are the only BBF I have. The Petit Belicosos I had 2 years ago. Beautiful balanced cigar. Smooth and tasty. Honestly didn't make any note of strength. It's only a little 'un 😁 Stop being a wimp. One left.

[gojira]

I've still got 3 of the BBF. In fact looks like those are the only BBF I have. The Petit Belicosos I had 2 years ago. Beautiful balanced cigar. Smooth and tasty. Honestly didn't make any note of strength. It's only a little 'un 😁 Stop being a wimp. One left.

Hahaha, I have one left as well. The one I smoked was very strong though...