Bolivar Belicoso Finos UBM DIC 17 (FWRC) Side by Side Review

[Bucky McSwensen]

 

These have a lighter and dryer wrapper than some of the 2018 boxes I have.  Really been enjoying and typically hand these out to new to cuban smokers.

Bold, earth, no wood at all, stout flavors and a bit of citrus honey.  No crazy evolution, just a constant delivery of rich robust bolivar flavors.  Burn is doing just fine with some minor self correcting wonkiness at the midpoint.  I get a touch of cream and a very subtle woodiness.  Finishes off with a slightly sour lemon and nutty earth.  I love these things.

I value this at 15 bucks.  

Cost Ratio - 1.81

Cuba Ratio - 1.96

 

Comparison:

Glad I stocked up at cheaper buys as these are greatly undervalued.  Been smoking through these like a fiend and am upset that if I keep this up I will never be able to age my own.  I really want to age these to recreate the 98 version experience but I just cant justify turning them down when they are this good already.  I have had a few others from 2014 so I know where they will be in 5 years (roughly)  excited to keep enjoying these as the develop.

[Bucky McSwensen]