Bolivar Coronas Junior ETP FEB 17 (BWRC)

Hollywood Ninja · May 20, 2019

Cigar : Bolivar Coronas Junior (4-3/8 x 42)

Specs : ETP FEB 17 (2yr 4mo), 7 weeks humidor rest, 65% RH, single torch butane lighter, smoking outside on the deck, 70 degrees F here in the Pacific Northwest, did not dry box.

Disclaimer : I am a cigar noob with less than 200 smokes under my belt. I smoke Minutos mostly because I have a newborn to take care of. Wife is at the gym and baby just went down for a nap.

Initial notes : This is the 4th cigar from this box that I’ve smoked. Construction looks great with a nice box press, although this one feels a bit harder packed than others I’ve had. Draw is a bit tight. I don’t mind a bit of resistance, especially on such a short stick, but I notice a sizable plug at the head, so out comes the Perfect Draw tool. I’m not great at picking out flavors, but there is a tiny bit of bright bitterness, lots of mid-range mineral, tiny bit of leather and tiny bit of sweetness in the background. Overall, the cigar is incredibly smooth and medium bodied at the moment. I don’t expect a ton of transitions for such a tiny stick, but I don’t mind that as I’m digging what I’m tasting. Medium finish.

Final notes : Loads of smoke output and flavor. Got more medium+ towards halfway point. Can’t feel any nicotine at the halfway, so I’ll put that at either light or light+ for strength. Flavors got a bit bolder towards the end. Mineral flavor became a little brighter and mouth feel got a bit drier. Finish has moved towards upper back of my throat. Retrohale has been smooth as silk. Not a grain of pepper to be found. Burn was pretty decent, only requiring one touch up. Strength definitely picked up towards the end, feeling a nice N buzz. Slight blow out last 3rd, perhaps due to outside conditions and lack of dry boxing.

Smoke time : 50 minutes

Score : I enjoyed this smoke immensely, although perhaps not quite as much as a really good Parti Short. 8 out of 10 — a definite keeper in the rotation, especially when I want a short strong smoke.