Hands of Time: Bolivar Libertador

[El Presidente]

 

So what have the "Hands of Time" done/do with the Bolivar Libertador? 

Have they shown ageing potential? Have you noticed significant improvement and over what time frame? What is the sweet spot for you? 

This is a series where we take a cigar that examine how it has evolved with a little water under the bridge. 

Bolivar Libertador is a 2013 LCDH 54 × 164mm (6½″) Double Robusto Release. 

Now I always thought it was pretty damn good with simply a little time down to acclimatise to your humidor. 

To me it has always smoked as a "premium" cigar and it sold damn well so we know there are plenty out there. 

I have smoked them fresh and all the way to just over a decades worth of age. I have found them very very good but with little difference in the smoking experience between a 5 year old example and a 10 year old example. Significant improvement between fresh and 5 years. Everything is rounded out, better balance, flavours (mezzo coffee core/leather) more defined/cleaner. Smooth and rich. 

What has been your experience with the Bolivar Libertador? 

 

 

 

 

[Chibearsv]

I smoked through a couple 2019 boxes between 2019 and 2023. Didn’t notice much if any change. Nothing really wrong with that since they’ve all been smooth, creamy, and tasty. I’ve got one more full 2019 box. This is a good excuse to test one this weekend. 

[Wookie]

They’ve been great! Aside from BCG, my favorite Bolivar. 

[LaoFan]

Love them. Any age. Cream and leather for me.

[loose_axle]

I've got one full box left. Haven't smoked once since 2018-2019, so can't remember much what they were like, except that along with the BBF, they are my fave from the Bolivar lineup. 

[BrightonCorgi]

For me, it's the best Bolivar in a long time. I think I have an open box currently, I have a few that are vacuum sealed. Not sure if it's fair gauge aging when I get to them. Vacuum sealing throws the normal aging cycle into the trash.

[cigaraholic]

YUM YUM YUM! 

[westg]

A superstar cigar. Love the format. 36 months and they a gold. I have them as far back as 2013. One of my favourite Bolivar. 

[Chibearsv]

Smoking a 2019 right now. It’s picked up in spice but retains the cream and leather. Very ballsy cigar now and very enjoyable. Not harsh, just a bit of pepper burn on the retro.

[Todoroff]

How often these pop up on 24:24, if at all?? I've been a member for about 1.5 yrs and I don't think that I have ever seen them up for grabs. I recently picked up a single Libertador from a LCDH and I have not tried it yet, but I am excited as Bolivar is one of my favorite marcas. I love the size and construction of the cigar itself, and it looks like I'll need a minimum of 2+ hours to finish that beast. Cheers.