David67 Posted October 25, 2012 Posted October 25, 2012 I've been thinking of picking up some Bolivar Gold Medals. Many of the reviews I see about these says they are very strong. Has anybody out there tried this re-release? If so what are your views on them?
dvickery Posted October 25, 2012 Posted October 25, 2012 a good cigar...not sure they will ever live up to the 42rg bolivar legacy...time will tell i suppose. have many boxes...purchased over a 6 year span...have a single cigar left from 3 boxes i had from '06. bolivar...the marca i find most difficult to age. derrek
mazolaman Posted October 25, 2012 Posted October 25, 2012 Yep, pretty strong, full dark burnt flavours for me. Not a subtle, changing cigar, but a good one.dunno about any change when aged.
almudawi Posted October 25, 2012 Posted October 25, 2012 I love GMs. A staple in my humidor. In terms of flavour, these are robust spicy smokes. Look for first run productions (2007) these are awesome
Pilgrims Posted October 25, 2012 Posted October 25, 2012 Have had 2 BGM's from a - MUA SEP 09 - ten box and loved both, earthy and rich but I wouldn't say anything like a rugged and heavy as R&J Cazadores etc, just a great smoke and an awesome size, almost the perfect size i recon
Wil Posted October 25, 2012 Posted October 25, 2012 I have a box of 08s, which are great, and a box of 09s that I'm yet to crack. Agree with Mazolaman's description - lots of dark, charred wood flavours for me.
bassman Posted October 25, 2012 Posted October 25, 2012 IMHO, one of the milder Bolivars. I've smoked them from 06, 7 & 8 and not overly impressed. I'd rather smoke a BPC. Of course, I remember the ones from the 80s. THOSE were strong.
canadianbeaver Posted October 25, 2012 Posted October 25, 2012 Not so strong compared to others I find, but do need lots of age. Very pretty in the box!!
beamer Posted October 25, 2012 Posted October 25, 2012 I don't find it all that strong. One of my favorites and like Pilgrims said, maybe the perfect sized cigar... Can't really go wrong, its about $100-120 a box for 10 sticks and if you don't like them, just trade them. Won't be that difficult. Agreed. My 09s have been very good to excellent. One plugged, the others have been crisp, woody, and dark with a definite sweet aftertaste. Haven't tried my 08s yet.
Puros Y Vino Posted October 25, 2012 Posted October 25, 2012 I find them more savoury than strong. I've had a few in the last couple of weeks and they are smoking great. The BGM is probably my most invested in box. I probably have about 7 boxes from 2008/9. The price is right, love the vitola and they're interesting smokes, never boring.
nikesupremedunk Posted October 25, 2012 Posted October 25, 2012 I also don't find them that strong. My BPC's are stronger. Def get them.
Ophidion Posted October 25, 2012 Posted October 25, 2012 I have liked the 09 more than the 07 and 08 having had boxes from every year. Sta sep 09 are my favorites.
hdryder Posted October 25, 2012 Posted October 25, 2012 I have liked the 09 more than the 07 and 08 having had boxes from every year. Sta sep 09 are my favorites. Smoking one with that box code right now. Glorious smoke. Bought 3 boxes with this code. First box they all had tight draw but still enjoyable and this box(second of the three) the 3 I have smoke have been great.
cigaraholic Posted October 25, 2012 Posted October 25, 2012 Get some while you can.......the lonsdale is going the way of the dinosaur. After the 2010 production they're gone...........
ritan Posted October 26, 2012 Posted October 26, 2012 Get some while you can.......the lonsdale is going the way of the dinosaur. After the 2010 production they're gone........... Oooo...thanks for the reminder. Have just moved the BGMs up on the to-buy list.
ajgagnon Posted October 26, 2012 Posted October 26, 2012 I just picked up a single... haven't tried it yet but it looks beautiful. I hope to pick up a box soon.
Lotusguy Posted October 26, 2012 Posted October 26, 2012 I must be one of the few that doesn't care for them... I'll pick a regular Boli Lonsdale over them any day and twice on Sundays.
David67 Posted October 26, 2012 Author Posted October 26, 2012 Thanks for all the feedback, I think I will buy a box
ajgagnon Posted October 26, 2012 Posted October 26, 2012 I must be one of the few that doesn't care for them... I'll pick a regular Boli Lonsdale over them any day and twice on Sundays. Do you mean the Immensos? Or was the lonsdale discontinued? I can't find it on the Habanos website.
Orion21 Posted October 26, 2012 Posted October 26, 2012 They are good. Of the 6 I have smoked 4 were very very tight. Flavor wise I thought they were good, but the BPC and BRC are what Bolivar should taste like. The Gold Medal has a unique blend that doesn't scream Bolivar to me. I haven't bought any boxes.
audio1der Posted October 26, 2012 Posted October 26, 2012 Strong? I've never found them to be strong in the nicotene-sense of the word. I dislike lots of nicotene in a cigar and I LOVE Bolivar. Buy GMs as you fnid them. The vitola is a delight, I've never had a bad draw or construction issue with one, and the taste is everything a Boli should be IMO. Just WONDERFUL!
dangolf18 Posted October 26, 2012 Posted October 26, 2012 Fantastic cigar. Pick up as many as you can.
mk05 Posted October 26, 2012 Posted October 26, 2012 I must be one of the few that doesn't care for them... I'll pick a regular Boli Lonsdale over them any day and twice on Sundays. Of course you would, you elitist! FWIW, yes the 07 GMs are smoking well, but the real GM change may not be discernible for another 5 yrs. What I mean is that the foils were really meant for changes over time. Old Fonseca Cosacos, good example. Not sure if that's the case nowadays. I am a lonsdale ho, so I enjoy both regardless.
headstand Posted October 27, 2012 Posted October 27, 2012 Mine are May 08. Not strong by my standards. Great vitola. Will wait for them to age in hopes of seeing more complexity.
tmac77 Posted October 27, 2012 Posted October 27, 2012 There is a simple formula for Boli GM's. Buy them Rest them (5 years) smoke them Enjoy them
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