Bolivar Royal Corona ETP MAR 16 (BRW)

[Shatner's Bassoon]

This is probably my go to cigar, and this box has been excellent so far. The draw is easy without being a wind tunnel, the cigar appears nicely packed, and the cold draw gives off the usual touch of barnyard.

I would expect this cigar to have a predominantly earthy character, with strong notes of dark coffee and cocoa. This particular stick, however, opens with notes of pine, dark chocolate, and burnt sugar. Unexpected, but very pleasant. As I smoke through the first third, the classic earth and cocoa profile emerges, and the cigar retains that character for the rest of the smoke. There‘s a touch of cream in the retrohale, along with a very pleasant liquorice note that enters the picture around halfway through the second third.

Construction and burn are excellent, and the cigar has a beautiful light grey ash. Body is medium full throughout.

The BRC has never let me down, and this one gets a 92 from me. 
 

 

[Kongelunden]

Thanks for the review.

I have it exactly the same way - the BRC has never let me down. Such a nice cigar, and your flavor description is just spot on