In order to make the Bolivar Cofradia, the late, renowned master blender Estélo Padrón used an Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper, Honduras and Nicaraguan filler, and Connecticut broadleaf as the binder.
The flavors of this cigar are mostly earthy, woodsy, and nutty, with a very little tinge of spice and pepper. It is a medium-bodied, pocket-friendly stick that is ideal for everyday smoking.
| Wrapper Origin: Ecuadorian | Shape: Toro |
| Length: 6 | Ring: 54 |
| Wrapper: Sumatra | List Price: $162.25 (Box of 25) |
| Origin: Honduras | Strength: Medium |
The Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper on the Bolivar Cofradia cigar is extremely dark brown in color and leans velvety rather than oily. The filler comes from Honduras and Nicaragua, the binder is Connecticut broadleaf and it is expertly rolled. Estello Padron, who some cigar enthusiasts may recognize, actually created the blend for this cigar.
Contrary to other cigar bands, it has a classic-looking cigar band but nothing overly fancy in the detailing. The color of the band helps to make the unattractive, generally cheap-looking artwork of a middle-aged man’s face bearable to look at. It is quite neatly packed and has a very excellent cap from a construction standpoint.
The Bolivar Cofradia cigar’s pre-light taste characteristics that I noticed were coffee, earthy, and fresh green, with a hint of pepper on the first few puffs and a faint spice that slowly faded away. The cigar also has a deep, nutty aroma and is sweet and creamy on the lips. So far, it has some wonderful flavors.
The Bolivar Cofradia cigar had a very firm draw for the first third of my smoking session, but after that, it loosened up and became nice. The ash looks fantastic and is nicely stacked. The flavor is beginning to improve; the sweetness has moved to the forefront while the earthiness has sort of moved to the background but is still noticeable. The nutty or woody notes also got a little stronger, just enough to make you aware that the flavor is already present. The slight spiciness remains present in the retro-hale but is still not overbearing. Additionally, it continues to be creamy on the lips.
The cigar is indeed a medium-strength cigar for the second third of my smoke. Along with how creamy and sweet it is, every trace of the nutty, earthy, and spicy flavors is still present. While there hasn’t been a wow moment yet, the cigar is nice so far. Although the ash does not hold for very long, the burn is also pleasant. The construction is very nicely done.
The Bolivar Cofradia cigar maintains its consistency in flavor throughout the last third of the cigar. There isn’t much of a flavor transition from one flavor to another. In contrast to other cigars that maintain a similar flavor profile throughout the thirds, it alters a little but not enough to keep you interested.
Overall, the Bolivar Cofradia cigar is a great cigar in terms of its flavor profile. Earthy, woodsy, nutty tastes are predominant, with a very slight trace of spice and pepper. Although it doesn’t vary much in terms of flavor, it is rich. This is a cigar that people would adore smoking daily.
For the performance it provides, the price point is also acceptable. The construction, burn, and draw all performed admirably. The absence of a wow factor is the sole flaw in my opinion, and I believe the cigar band design should have been improved. It was a simple cigar that you would present to your friends to smoke and it was intended for leisure.
The Bolivar Cofradia No. 554 is a chubby stogie that is exploding in great flavors. It’s a full-bodied cigar that comes packed with long-filler tobaccos from Honduras and Nicaragua. It gives off an earthy and spicy flavor and taste. This magnificent cigar is wrapped in a Connecticut Broadleaf Oscuro wrapper, and it contains an excellent mixture of rich, bold, and slightly sweet flavors.
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