New Bolivars?

[55Kingpin]

Just got a Holt's catalog the other day and noticed a non-cuban Bolivar branded cigar (have I missed these somewhere, or are they truly new).

It looks like they only offer about 4 sizes, anybody try these sticks? What did you think?

[Mr Peat]

If you are referring to the NC ones that have a gold band on them. No, they are not new. One of CA magazines gave a coupon for a free one and it would have been around I think the Sept 2005 issue time frame. From my experience with them, they have a terrible burn. I love Bolivar NC and isom, but I let this NC one rest for a few months and it never did burn right. I havent gotten a new one since. It tasted fine but it was to much hassle.

[55Kingpin]

Sometimes I get out of the loop on what's new and exciting in the cigar world.

I don't know if I'll be able to find these locally or not....if I do I will definitely pick up a few to try out.

[Cigar Penguin]

The only new Bolivar I know of are the Blk lable with gold writeing/face.
Oscuro fillers I believe or oscuro wrapper with ligero fillers and others in the blend,forgot.
Its an excellent cigar and does not get bitter like the cofradia(the new fuerte).The origional fuerte I never liked.My first was a longsdale type size that had no flavor and was so smooth and mild I wanted to inhale every puff..err...drag.

Bobalouie loves the cofradia and swears by them but I found them bitter and lousey tasteing.

The new Black lable Bolivars are one of my favorite go-to cigars.Full body and very flavorful,burns excellent and has no harshness what so ever.Try them,you wont be disappointed.

[55Kingpin]

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The new Black lable Bolivars are one of my favorite go-to cigars.Full body and very flavorful,burns excellent and has no harshness what so ever.Try them,you wont be disappointed.

These "Click Me" are the ones I'm talkin about.

I will try to pick up a few, maybe I can find a sampler somewhere online.

[Lopaka]

Those are not new. I've seen them for a while.

[Cigar Penguin]

These "Click Me" are the ones I'm talkin about.

I will try to pick up a few, maybe I can find a sampler somewhere online.

Yep...those are them,I love em'.

[BigMacFU]

I didn't enjoy these at all. I much prefer the older blend. It wasn't actually the blend that was the worst part though, it was the construction. I had plugs, uneven burn, the need to relight often, and this was across three cigars. I guess its ISOM Bolivar's only from now on for me.