Bolivar #2 Tubo

[WYPirate]

Was a beautiful, brisk Saturday morning here, great time for a dog-walk, a smoke, and reflection of the week-days passed. There is a nice river-side trail here with many miles to enjoy a quiet smoke with my Britanny, Duke. Today, I chose a Boli #2 from the 12-Days Tubo pack. Date unknown. A whiff presented some coffee, tobacco, and a hint of mint/menthol. Cold draw was the same. Construction was firm, and the draw was perfect. I guess it could be called "Cuban Draw". Slightly firm, yet not tight or open. Burn was a bit uneven, yet the cigar corrected itself every time.

The walk as I enjoyed this cigar was a bit less relaxed than I'd hoped. Duke smelled something in the air he was straining on the leash to get after. So, between puffs, I was trying to keep him under control. Through these distractions I did detect the "Boli Citrus" flavor notes behind the coffee bean and tabacco. The finish was medium with the minty cleanness lingering on the palate. This did not change until the last third of the cigar, where the Boli #2 began to show more orange peel and more floral notes came forward on the nose. I really enjoyed this cigar. I've still got an #1 Tubo and a Boli Royal Corona left to savor on a later date. I've got the MCLMM-ador absolutely stuffed with NCs, and here I am depleting my Habano stock at a rate that alarms be a bit. That ought to tell ya something.

As I neared the nub, I finally found what Duke was after. He didn't seem bothered by us, so we had a squat and I finished my cigar. This old bull has been around quite a while, somebody has quite a vertical collection of fine antlers he's cast. How he's made it this long is a wonder.

[toasterhead]

Hey Jeff,

Another example of how a cigar can punctuate an already great experience. Great review and thanks for sharing. I cannot get the hang of controlling two crazy dogs on leashes and still enjoying a cigar, let alone getting great shots with a camera.

Cheers,

Dave

[bolivr]

Nice work Jeff, this is one of my long time favorite smokes, thanks for the review and magic setting.

I think I just found a new wallpaper for my computer, that first shot with the snow is outstanding, thanks again.

[mbrody]

Jeff,

thanks for sharing...

Every Sunday I take my girl (Nala - 95lb. R. Ridgeback) for a hike in the woods, but can never get myself up to bringing a habano with me in fear that I will see a critter and she will rip my arm from my socket. Because of that, I subject myself to choose from a massive stock of NC's.

Someday, however, my inventory may catch up where I can afford the luxury and risk of losing a smoke in just that sort of scenario!

[Wiley]

Awesome review, thanks man! Love the story and the photos.

I do like to smoke while taking my golden on walks. Probably getting a second dog in Spring, so I'll have to wait and see if that will end the smoking.

[sounddust]

Damn, those are some gorgeous antlers, just look at the symmetry. Enjoy the rest of your Bolis.

[Tel RNB]

He's lucky it was you and not me..........

[neal875]

He's lucky it was you and not me..........

What does that mean?

[Jay Hemingway]

What does that mean?

he means he would have shot it in the face!