Beneath the Band: Bolivar Belicoso Finos

[El Presidente]

 

 

This series seeks to explore whether a particular cigar is humidor worthy.

Cost these days is an issue for many so let's see if we can highlight some absolute standouts.  This should particularly assist those new to the cigar world.  

To be fair, most of the cigars we have featured to date have scored exceptionally well. Surprisingly well! 

Scoring is: 1-3 (Poor)   4-6 (Average to good)   7-10  (very good to excellent)  Use the Poll. 

You are more than free to comment away 

Today: Bolivar belicoso Finos. 

BBF is a stalwart in my humidor. I have friends however who detest them. Let's go a little deeper into the weeds. 

Outside of the poll, which do you prefer and why? Let us know in this thread 

 

[tbelle7]

Consistent. Never had a bad one.

[Lucas Buck]

With lots of age age they are absolutely brilliant. With even just a few years age they are great cigars but with significant age they are phenomenal. Recently smoked an ‘02 SLB which was incredibly decadent. Not a big Boli guy but these are firmly in my rotation. Also probably the most consistent Piramides along with the Cohiba. 

[chasy]

It’s a great cigar. In a vitola filled with so many divas, the BBF is the girl next door.

[gormag38]

1 hour ago, chasy said:

In a vitola filled with so many divas, the BBF is the girl next door.

Well said sir. 

I love the BBF. SLB > dress box for sure. But with that being said, I've had some absolute bangers from both. Don't know if I've had any > 7 years old. But I could see them having some serious legs. As is the case with most boli. 

 

[riderpride]

With the Coronas Extra fading in the rear view mirror, these are the first thing that comes to mind when I hear Boli mentioned. 

I don't often keep them around in my smoking humidor,  but I've enjoyed each one I've had.

Cheers

[Ford2112]

I have had some construction issues with BBF. As for humidor worthy not by the box but I will always have a few singles on hand as I do like the blend. I had a few BBF Reservas that were some of the best cigars I ever had! 

[Redgoldband]

Haven’t had any yet, but I’m stocking on up ‘em. Anticipate grabbing more in the fall. Good to know BBF will do me well.


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[my happy place]

One of my favorites.

[my happy place]

11 hours ago, Redgoldband said:

Haven’t had any yet, but I’m stocking on up ‘em. Anticipate grabbing more in the fall. Good to know BBF will do me well.

I hope you like it if you're loading up. They have a very unique flavor and some people don't like them. 

[Redgoldband]

I hope you like it if you're loading up. They have a very unique flavor and some people don't like them. 

Duly noted.


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[MossybackR]

15 hours ago, tbelle7 said:

Consistent. Never had a bad one.

Yes. One of my favorites.

[loose_axle]

Old faithful for me. Never had a bad one and my go-to when I wish for a comfort cigar.

[griller]

20 hours ago, Ford2112 said:

I have had some construction issues with BBF. As for humidor worthy not by the box but I will always have a few singles on hand as I do like the blend.

+1 for me, too. I've got probably a dozen or so singles in my humidor at ages ranging from 2018-2021 & I just kinda forget to search them out when I'm looking in my singles drawers. Should probably revisit one soon but good to know that extended aging is a good thing here.

[Tstew75]

Not a huge fan of young Boli, but these are sublime after about 6 years. Construction is always spot on.

[alloy]

I have 8 left out of a 10 count secondary market buy. 2018 and smoking awesomely!

Also waiting for a box from FOH. I like how Lisa is being very careful to get them to me. 😀

[zeedubbya]

The one which makes me go meh…Have had a couple boxes and some singles, no construction issues to speak of, but I just don’t love the flavor profile, even with age. To each their own, but I would much rather have a Tubos 1, PC or a BRC. Definitely would take Coronas Extra back and sweep the BBF bye bye. I like the SP Beli, La Punta and maybe, just maybe the (don’t get mad) RyJ Beli more. IMO, the BBF is the closest in profile to an NC in the whole Habanos catalog. Give me an Aladino Classic Toro or a Fabrica 5 Trinity Robusto for a for a lot less $. Even when they were $10 each, meh. Min Ron Née (may he RIP) says “decent tobacco taste” and I couldn’t agree more.