The Bolívar Belicosos Finos is a staple of the brand and a classic in the Cuban cigar portfolio. Its production can be traced back to at least pre-1960. It is sold in either 25-ct dress boxes or slide-lid boxes.
The cigars smoked for this review came from the same slide-lid box with a boxing date of BRM NOV 24.
The wrappers are of an oily and smooth Colorado color with only a few very small veins present. Construction is great, and the filling is generous and uniform.
- Country of Origin: Cuba
- Size: 52 x 140 mm (5 ½″)
- Wrapper: Cuba
- Binder: Cuba
- Filler: Cuba
- Price: $ -| € 19.4
Bolívar Belicosos Finos: the cold draw brings nuances of hazelnut and pepper to the palate. Once lit, it opens with a combination of hazelnut, leather, and wood.
Further into the first third, the hazelnut and wood remain the protagonists supported by aromas of leather and earth. The strength is medium (3/5).
A white pepper note is added in the second third, along a coffee aroma. A pleasant sour cream nuance appears as well, while the strength remains unchanged.
The last third, the hazelnut and cream notes become the protagonists, supported by wood, leather, and white pepper. A balsamic nuance comes through towards the end as well. The strength stays on the medium level.
Overall, the Bolívar Belicosos Finos is a balanced and round smoke. The profile is well structured, with the aromas being well defined. There is also a bit of evolution present, mainly perceptible in the transition of the second to the last third. A very approachable smoke.