Bolívar Bonitas Cigar Review

• Brand Name: Bolívar Bonitas
• Length: 126mm (5″)
• Ring: 40
• Score: Overall high rating with appearance 5/5, construction 4.5/5, flavor 5/5, value 4/5

General Information

The Bolívar Bonitas is from Cuba, in the Petit Corona format. It's handmade, with dimensions of 126 x 15.87 mm and a ring of 40. The official weight is 7.29g. A box of 25 costs about $150.

Appearance

It has a rating of 5/5. It looks very nice, with tiny veins and a beautiful triple cap.

Construction

It gets a 4.5/5 rating. Nicely rolled, firm to the touch. After a clean cut, accordioned tobacco is visible at the foot and head. There was a slightly uneven burn, but it corrected after the first 1 1/2″ of ash fell.

Flavor

With a 5/5 rating. It starts with white pepper and leather. Then it develops into cedar and sweet fruitiness, followed by hints of cocoa. It remains smooth, full - bodied and creamy. Black pepper appears towards the end.

Value

It has a 4/5 rating. At less than $6 each including shipping, it offers reasonable value due to its excellent appearance and flavor, though it's still a bit expensive for daily smoking.