BOLÍVAR ROYAL CORONAS 25' (2019)

Bolívar Royal Coronas (BRC) is an undeniable "heavy cannon" in the world of Cuban cigars.

It holds a very high position in the Cuban cigar industry, having won the prestigious "Cigar of the Year" award from the authoritative media outlet Cigar Aficionado in 2005. If you enjoy the richness of Partagás D4, then the BRC will transport you to a feast with more wildness, earthiness, and cocoa flavors.

"25" refers to the classic 25-count Cabinet Box / Slide-Lid Box. Cigars in this type of packaging usually perform better in terms of aging and mellowing.

- Flavor Profile and Evolution

The Bolívar brand is named after the South American liberator Simón Bolívar, and its flavor lives up to its name – powerful, direct, and full of strength. But the charm of Royal Coronas lies in its ability to blend the unique subtle sweetness of Cuban cigars into its robust strength.

• First Third:

  Upon lighting, intense and warm aromas of toasted bread, earth, and black pepper immediately emerge. The smoke is extremely rich and full-bodied, with immense power, showcasing its typical "Bolívar-style" opening.

• Middle Third:

  The intense spiciness subsides slightly, transitioning into deeper layers. Rich leather, dark roasted coffee, and bitter-sweet dark chocolate (or unsweetened cocoa powder) intertwine, accompanied by a hint of roasted nuts and a creamy smoothness, creating a very complex mouthfeel.

• Final Third:

  The intensity further increases. The dominant flavors become rich roasted coffee beans, leather, and licorice, with a subtle woody aroma. Even when smoked down to the nub, the aroma remains rich without becoming overly harsh.

  - Smoking and Storage Recommendations

  • Aging Potential: BRCs can be quite spicy and aggressive when young. It is highly recommended to age them in a humidor for 2 to 3 years or more, allowing their intense tobacco flavors to perfectly blend with sweetness, revealing smooth, rich chocolate and coffee notes.

  • Pairing: This is definitely not a cigar for morning or on an empty stomach. The best time to enjoy it is after a hearty dinner, paired with a glass of peated whisky, a high-quality cognac, or a dark roasted unsweetened black coffee.

  If you are looking for a top-tier Cuban Robusto that can impress your palate with both strength and complexity, the Bolívar Royal Coronas is an indispensable and soulful addition to your humidor.

  - Basic Specifications

  Item	Specification Details
  Brand	Bolívar
  Size Name	Robusto (Factory name: Charles)
  Length	124 mm (approx. 4.88 inches)
  Ring Gauge	50 (approx. 19.84 mm diameter)
  Strength	Full-bodied
  Smoking Time	Approx. 45 - 60 minutes