Bolivar Petite Corona 2010 (BWRC)

[rhodges]

I have a few of these sticks left from a 2010 cab of 50 but i ditched the box as it was taking up too much room so no box code. This cigar was paired with a nitro cold brew with a touch of cream added. While this drink may have influenced my taste more than pairing it with water, it was an absolute knock out!

Initial thoughts: Construction appears to be great. The cigar is firm with no soft spots and the foot shows no signs of under filling. Wrapper is on the lighter side with a little bit of sheen, but nothing to write home about.

Pre-light: Sweet dark tobacco and the draw is a touch firm but definitely smokable.

First third: Cigar opens with a dark earthy flavor for initial puffs and settles into dark chocolate, espresso, and leather.

Second third: Absolute cocoa bomb! Taste like hot chocolate with a very strong sweetness that is similar to the way the marshmallows melt into the cocoa.

Final third: Continuing with the cocoa and marshmallow with notes of really dark chocolate. The cigar has become stronger but not in that acrid way a younger cigar does.

Score: 95

This cigar was an absolute delight! Sure wish i had another 50 cab sitting around from the same period. I'll be keeping my eye out for a box on 24:24 to lay down. If memory serves me right these were not HQ nor PSP. I Can only imagine how those would be after a 9 year nap!

[Kaptain Karl]

amazing review!! I LOVE it when a Bolivar tastes like that. BPC's are one of the sticks that I am going to load up on to smoke through and age. 

[CampDelta369]

Great review and pics. What is your storage RH%. I’m still nailing mine down after years at 69%, I am down at 65% now and all burning better now. Especially the NC Maduro and Oscuro. 

[rhodges]

2 hours ago, CampDelta369 said:

Great review and pics. What is your storage RH%. I’m still nailing mine down after years at 69%, I am down at 65% now and all burning better now. Especially the NC Maduro and Oscuro. 

i use 65% beads, usually registers 64-65 in the middle of my wine cooler and averages 65-70 degrees F