Bolivar Petit Belicoso EL 2009

[Jokermann]

Will keep this review short

Wrapper was very dark, prelight smell of cedar and clean fresh tobacco, very little ammonia present.

I was half-expecting a cut down BBF, but this was not the case at all. Fruity flavors, sweet notes, and a finish of creamed coffee describe this cigar. Not a typical Boli, in fact if I was handed one blind, I would never have guessed a Boli. Strength was 2.5/5. If the official release cigars are as good as this one, I will be sure to stock up. Score of 86/100 with a 90+ potential..

Sorry about the last image, got dark on me.

[Padrino]

Interesting review.

They sampling the '09 range already ? Here's hoping all the '09 EL wrappers look that good !

[FireDigger]

Wow, they released the 09's already? Thanks for the review.

[Colt45]

Not a typical Boli, in fact if I was handed one blind, I would never have guessed a Boli.

This seems to be the general knock with ELs - that they offer a generic flavor profile that does not necessarily represent the marque.

Thanks for the review

[Habanos2000]

I just love those dark wrappers!

[FireDigger]

Wow, they released the 09's already? Thanks for the review.

Nevermind, I just re-read your post where you implied these are not the production cigars.

[El Presidente]

Thank you for the heads up! I look forward to seeing them in the flesh.

I know HSA wanted to change direction in the LE's to ensure that the release (09 onwards) were more characteristic (in terms of flavour) of the Marques they celebrated.