Bolivar Royal Corona MSU SEP 18 (NRW)

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Why a nemesis? A few reasons:

1. Bought one of these in Edmonton before I knew what dry boxing was and how to store CC's.  Needless to say it was a poor experience and soured me on CC's for a while. 

2. After 6+ months of smoking CC, I've landed on a few cigars to go deep on, but no Robusto. For some odd reason, all the flavors folks mention for D4, JL2, RASS, etc. simply don't pan out for me. 

I hope the BRC does it for me, as I really have loved the BBF but reviews lead me to believe the flavor profiles are slightly different.

First third: burn and construction are top notch.  Hay, honey, and what I'd call Guiness Light.  Earthy as well.  

Second third: Same flavors, but a bit more sweetness.  I really am leaning on this being a floral, lighter version of BBF. 

Final third: Chocolate and licorice jump in here. Nubbed this one - darn good cigar. 

I'm mixed here.  It's not quite a BBF.  I love that cigar. That said, it adds floral elements that are unique and interesting and might get better with age.  

Score: 91/100. I don't think this cigar is going to end up being my preferred Robusto but I'll happily age and enjoy the rest of the 6 pack.