hardrock86 Posted June 2, 2011 Posted June 2, 2011 So I just got back from Sweden, and passed by a cigar shop that I havent heard of. They had singles of all their cigars, so I picked up a Bolivar Gold Medal since I have been wanting to try one for a while. Anyway, just wondering if it looks real, since it wasnt from a Habanos S.A. authorized dealer (I dont think). It smoked perfectly even and tasted great, so Im hoping everything else matches up. I was confused about the band because I didnt think Bolivar bands had the word cuba on them (until I got my package from czar and the bolivar had both types of labels).
headstand Posted June 2, 2011 Posted June 2, 2011 Can't help you with the authenticity, but that is one nice looking cigar. Eager to try one.
redlir Posted June 2, 2011 Posted June 2, 2011 The 2010 BPC's and BBF I've purchased in Canada both say cuba on the band.
tmac77 Posted June 2, 2011 Posted June 2, 2011 Well I can not recall seeing cuba on the bands either. I checked with a box of Boli Gold medals that I got from czar and none of them have Cuba on them. I also checked Trevors website and I do not see any alternative labeling. One thing that I did notice in your picture is that the gold foil looks more textured than smooth. The gold foil wrap should be a smooth shiney gold foil.
Habanakane21 Posted June 3, 2011 Posted June 3, 2011 I'm with tmac, the foil looks funky. Also I have a box of them and they do not say Cuba on the bands either.
hardrock86 Posted June 3, 2011 Author Posted June 3, 2011 I wonder if the foil difference is because I took such a close up pic of it, I should have payed more attention to that. At least it was a good cigar regardless, but I guess I will assume for now it was a fake.
CigarmanTim Posted June 3, 2011 Posted June 3, 2011 Well I can not recall seeing cuba on the bands either. I checked with a box of Boli Gold medals that I got from czar and none of them have Cuba on them. I also checked Trevors website and I do not see any alternative labeling.One thing that I did notice in your picture is that the gold foild looks more textured than smooth. The golf foil wrap should be a smooth shiney gold foil. I'm with Tom. I have smoked a ton of these but none since '09......none of them looked like this foil.
redlir Posted June 3, 2011 Posted June 3, 2011 can't speak to the foil, but even the BRC's 2010 in the latest LFTH have cuba on the band. Band change in 2010 maybe? I wonder if anyone has 2010 gold medals to compare the foil
jman Posted June 3, 2011 Posted June 3, 2011 The standard bolivar band changed in november of 2009, refer to trevors site. It would be niced to know a box date
Chelsea8 Posted June 3, 2011 Posted June 3, 2011 The standard bolivar band changed in november of 2009, refer to trevors site. It would be niced to know a box date This is my photo of a Jun08 Boli Gold Medal band, for reference.
nick17 Posted June 3, 2011 Posted June 3, 2011 i have never had one but i was going to buy one today from LCDH and it had smooth foil :s what do you guys think of this cigar is it worth picking up a stick to try?
jkljkl Posted June 3, 2011 Posted June 3, 2011 i have never had one but i was going to buy one today from LCDH and it had smooth foil :swhat do you guys think of this cigar is it worth picking up a stick to try? Love the size and love bolivars but i stopped buying because of draw problems. Definitely try one. Just make sure you choose wisely.
Chelsea8 Posted June 4, 2011 Posted June 4, 2011 Although the Gold Medals are good when young, they can be a little harsh. Which is why I am just going to try mine, now that they have reached 3 years.
Charltonc Posted June 4, 2011 Posted June 4, 2011 I have had some great ones, but I had some draw problems on a few. I have only had some from07 or 08
dB69 Posted June 5, 2011 Posted June 5, 2011 Your cigar is genuine. The foil changed somewhere between 08-09 and the band also. Here you see a photo of Gold Medals, RBS MAY08 on the left and STA AGO09 on the right. I've bought both cigars from different LCDHs in EU. (Never had any draw problems with BGMs...)
Tarks Posted June 5, 2011 Posted June 5, 2011 Your cigar is genuine. The foil changed somewhere between 08-09 and the band also.Here you see a photo of Gold Medals, RBS MAY08 on the left and STA AGO09 on the right. I've bought both cigars from different LCDHs in EU. (Never had any draw problems with BGMs...) x2 HSA changed the foil and the bands a few years ago. You cigars look fine. Put them away for a few years and enjoy!
capecc Posted June 6, 2011 Posted June 6, 2011 Thanks for the comparison photo, I think the new foil is more attractive.
nick17 Posted June 12, 2011 Posted June 12, 2011 Odd i smoked one from 08 today and it had flat foil :s
rfenst Posted June 13, 2011 Posted June 13, 2011 My thought on fake Boli Gold Medal is that it would be difficult to do. The foil wrapping would probably discourage people, much like I the tissue wrapped on Fonseca...
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