Bolivar Coronas Junior MSU NOV 18 (L&SRW1)

[NSXCIGAR]

It's been a while so I picked up a box in Dec. Heard some good things about the 18-19 MSU so went for it.

 

NIce dark Colorado wrapper. Thin and smooth. Draw is perfect.

1st half: solid start. Definitely a BCJ. Leather some earth and I do get a tinge of the great dried fruitiness. Not enough to make this great unfortunately, but soild.

Last third: more of the same. Construction was good. Flavors consistent. Solid 91-92.

Definitely better than many of the BCJ I've had in the last 5-7 years. They're just so close to making these great. Needs a little more earth and dried fruitiness. Just needs a little boost. If I could just get my hands on this leaf I know I could make these things cook. A good cigar, but one that always frustrates me as I just see what could be. Maybe something could let loose after 5 more years. 

For my money, I just think the El Principe is a better experience. I would put these on par with the RASCC I've recently had. 

[Habana Mike]

BCJ, RASSC and El Principe all relatively underrated for what they can deliver when on. I guess too small for the majority of smokers these days....

[smbauerllc]

Nice review, and very timely as I'm planning to try out a few with my next order

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[KCCubano]

I think you hit the nail on the head! A superb BCJ needs those elements as you described. I think my 09s and 10s were as close to this as any other years. Not a code chaser but LRE in 09 or 10 were 95 pointers. Me and many others in my club were buying these up quickly.