Bolivar Royal Corona 11

[Jason55555]

Beautiful day outside in Toronto & Friday /TGIF so decided to grab a Bolivar Royal Corona,Paired this with some Pinot Gerigio Champagne since it was a hot day outside. I love this stuff its 12 bucks at the LCBO and its Light-bodied and refreshing. This stuff taste amazing there Pinot Gerigio have won numerous gold medals next time you pop into LCBO try it trust me it won’t disappoint. On to the cigar.....

The First

flavour that I get hit with is the earthy taste that I find other Bolivars have. The smoke is very creamy and there a ton of smoke coming off this stick as you can see in the picture. Towards the middle of the first third the flavours get very complex I get hit with a floral taste mixed with a bit of salt (salt only last for few puffs). WOW the completely of this cigar is amazing I've never smoked a cigar that's so complex it just the first third. In the end of the first third I’m hit with a super sweet taste(cant put my finger on what type of sweet) mixed with milk chocolate coffee my gawdd - I wanted to go out that moment a and buy a box of these. Creamy, earthy, floral, sweet, milk chocolate Amazing

The Second Third

Is where the stick mellowed out now the flavour was predominantly milk chocolate no change in flavour which I didn’t mind at the end of the second third got hit with some spiciness.

The Final Third

The earthy taste make another appearance, the cigar also starts producing less of a spicy kick now and has moved to more of a creamy espresso flavor. Staring to get a head rush but I think that's the Pinot Gerigio not the cigar LOL (See Bottle)

Overall wow what can I say I’ve been on a amazing streak of good cigars PSD4, Reyes, Siglo II etc (knocking on wood) But right now I hate to say it since I love PSD4’s but I think this robusto has taken the PSD4’s champion belt. The complex flavours that this cigar throws out is crazy.

Cigar Czar says about this cigar - Starts with spicy notes but settles into milk chocolate and coffee flavours. Can develop honeyed notes. One of the best Cuban Robusto's

I didn’t get any spice from this cigar until the end , and I think I got the honey note Czar talks about but just wasn’t that predominant of a flavour just tasted sweet to me. Other than those small points it has everything Czar states.

Sorry PSD4 but you’ll always be my #2 go to Robusto BITTERSWEET day. 95/100

[brazoseagle]

Great Review, I keep hearing people talk about what a great pairing cigars and Champagne are, I just can't bring myself around to do it. I guess I will try it soon.

[Jason55555]

First time I've ever tried it usually a rum/scotch guy but it really refreshes your pallet with out adding any flavors to you mouth like rum etc.

[NMJoe]

David, champagne is my favorite warm weather drink while smoking. It just seems to make the flavors of your favorite stick that much better.

[NMJoe]

BTW, I just ordered a box of these. I see that yours is from 2011, but what box code and month was it from?

[CaptainQuintero]

How is the colibri cutter? I like the style of those ones but been burnt by colibri products in the past. My Palio is dying so thinking of a replacement

[Lotusguy]

How is the colibri cutter? I like the style of those ones but been burnt by colibri products in the past. My Palio is dying so thinking of a replacement

Palio has lifetime free replacement - why not get a new one?

[Jason55555]

Sorry didn't get the box code when I picked it up, just took a quick glance under the box to see the if it was an 11 or 12 yr.

As for the colibri cutter I would give it a 5.5/10 yea its mehhhh cutter not as sharp as it should be it fairly dulls fast IMO I've already had to re sharpen mine. It has a good ring gauge size but tends to pinch the cigar cap before the blades do there job (that could be because of dull blade) but I would recommend you look at something else.

[isa]

Great review and pics Jason. Agree, these are excellent smokes

[maverickdrinker]

Great Review, I keep hearing people talk about what a great pairing cigars and Champagne are, I just can't bring myself around to do it. I guess I will try it soon.

David,

Give it a try. You wont' regret it. Pairing Champagne or bubbly with cigars is one of my favorite things to do in the summertime. Nothing like Dom Perignon or a grower's champagne with a Cuban cigar. DELICIOUSNESS!!!!!

[Puros Y Vino]

X2. Champagne is great with cigars. It pairs well and cleans the palate. Best with aged cigars.

[Savoy]

Great review... Have always loved the Brc ... Second only too Epy's

[CaptainQuintero]

Palio has lifetime free replacement - why not get a new one?

Forgot about that!

[Wil]

How is the colibri cutter? I like the style of those ones but been burnt by colibri products in the past. My Palio is dying so thinking of a replacement

How long did your palio last? I bought one a year or so back and not satisfied at all with the cut. (So much so that I don't really want the free replacement!)

Much prefer the free Xikar that came with my Cigar Journal subscription!

[iGrizz]

Great review! Love the Royal Corona. I just got a box of ten from June 2009. They are the oldest CCs I have obtained so far. I am excited to try on soon

[ksblazer]

I've been enjoying the 2011 Boli RC's. Best recent Robusto being put out IMO.

[Ophidion]

I'd love to try the newer RCs. I had a box from 09 that were very good albeit not much in terms of oily/dark wrappers. Might have to search out a HQ/Psp box.

[mazolaman]

Just finished a box from aug 11.....excellent cigars.

Cheers for the review.