Bolívar Inmensas

[ayedfy]

The last stick from a recent C.U.N.T.A.S. sampler. Discontinued in 2009, so while I don't know the box code, there's some age on it. I've had a very basic introduction to Bolivar with a Royal Corona and a Belicosos Finos, so let's see how this compares.

Bolívar Inmensas. Box code unknown. Vitola: 6.7x43.

Cold observations: Never seen a box-pressed Cuban before. Fascinating. Wrapper is light in colour, and construction appears even and firm. Cold aroma is a little creamy but really isn't giving anything away. Draw is tighter than I'd prefer, with hints of citrus on the cold draw.

First third: Medium-bodied with a salty-sweet profile. Kiwifruit, malty vanilla, peanuts, fresh lumber and honey sit surrounded by a luscious creaminess. Quite unlike the Bolivars I'm familiar with. Softer, more balanced.

Second third: Citrus poking out now, particularly a rich, juicy lemon note (although not sour). Leaves a lingering creamy-fruity fullness on the palate - like a warm smoothie.

Final third: Toasty; charred oak and roasted capsicum. Most of the citrus has disappeared but the creamy, malty sweetness is still holding this all together.

This is delicious. I've never had a cigar in such a thin vitola, but I'm really liking it. Maybe I need to start exploring the skinnies!

92/100

Many thanks to Rob/Smithy/Di & co for putting together this sampler (Inmensas, Cohiba PE & Monte 520). Three cigars I never would have thought to try, and yet all were outstanding.

[Colt45]

A great cigar, and one of my favorite sizes. Thanks for the review.

[DougB]

Great review, thanks.

[JPS72]

Thanks for the review.