Bolivar - Royal Corona - Box of 10 Tubed
Bolivar - Royal Corona - Box of 10 Tubed
A box of 10 cigars, each in its own tube.
Bolívar's robusto, named Cigar Aficionado's Cigar of the Year in 2006: rich and powerful.
Bolívar was created in 1902 and named after Simón Bolívar, the liberator of much of South America, whose portrait appears on the band. Made at the Partagás factory, it is one of the most powerful Habanos, classed as full in flavour.
Connoisseurs' notes
Published reviewers commonly describe the Royal Corona as having chocolate, coffee and leather with earth and pepper.
Summarised from published tasting notes (Cigar Aficionado and specialist tobacconists).
Recognition
- Cigar Aficionado 94 – Cigar of the Year 2006
Specifications
| Marque | Bolívar |
|---|---|
| Factory size (vitola) | Robusto |
| Shape | Robusto |
| Length | 124 mm (4⅞") |
| Ring gauge | 50 |
| Strength | Full (Habanos classification) |
| Smoking time | 45–55 minutes (approx.) |
| Origin | Cuba · tobacco from the Vuelta Abajo |
Storage & smoking
Keep in a humidor at 65–70% relative humidity and around 16–18°C. Cut just above the cap line and toast the foot gently before lighting; smoke slowly and let it rest between draws.
Genuine Habanos, supplied through Hunters & Frankau, the official UK importer. You must be 18 or over to purchase tobacco products.