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Cofradia

Bolívar Cofradia is a medium strength cigar made in Honduras at HATSA. It pairs Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper; Connecticut Broadleaf binder; Nicaraguan, Honduran filler. The catalog lists 12 sizes, from 5 × 54 to 7½ × 54.

Maker
Bolívar
Wrapper
Ecuadorian Sumatra
Binder
Connecticut Broadleaf
Filler
Nicaraguan, Honduran
Country
Honduras
Factory
HATSA
Strength
medium
Sizes
12 · 5 × 54 to 7½ × 54

Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.

What it tastes like

what the wrapper usually brings

Bolívar Cofradia uses an Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper. Sumatra wrappers tend toward earth, cinnamon and a mild sweetness. That is the leaf's general character, not a tasting note for this cigar.

How to smoke it

rules of thumb
  • Time: plan on about 1 hour to 1 h 30 min for a 6-inch size.
  • When: Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
  • Pair with: cognac, a brown ale, or coffee.
  • Pace: about a puff a minute keeps it cool and lets the flavors change from third to third. Do not inhale.
  • Before lighting: cut just above the cap line, toast the foot evenly, and take a cold draw to check it.

Sizes

12 in the catalog

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Bolívar Cofradia questions

What does Bolívar Cofradia taste like?

Bolívar Cofradia uses an Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper. Sumatra wrappers tend toward earth, cinnamon and a mild sweetness. That is the leaf's general character, not a tasting note for this cigar; log a smoke in CigarMind to record your own.

How strong is Bolívar Cofradia?

Bolívar Cofradia is listed as medium strength. Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.

Is Bolívar Cofradia good for beginners?

Usually, yes. Medium strength is manageable for most newer smokers who smoke slowly after eating. Smoke it slowly, a puff a minute or so, and do not inhale.

Where is Bolívar Cofradia made?

Bolívar Cofradia is made in Honduras at HATSA, according to manufacturer and trade sources.

What wrapper does Bolívar Cofradia use?

Bolívar Cofradia uses an Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper over a Connecticut Broadleaf binder, with Nicaraguan, Honduran filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.

What sizes does Bolívar Cofradia come in?

The CigarMind catalog lists 12 sizes: Corona Gorda (5⅝ × 46), Torpedo (6¼ × 50), Belicoso (6.12 × 52), Robusto (5 × 54), Robusto (5 × 54), Toro (6 × 54), Toro (6 × 54) and Churchill (7¼ × 54), and more. Each size has its own page with the full blend.

How long does it take to smoke Bolívar Cofradia?

For a 6-inch size, plan on about 1 hour to 1 h 30 min. That is a rule of thumb of 10 to 15 minutes per inch at a relaxed pace, a puff about once a minute.

What drink goes with Bolívar Cofradia?

With a Sumatra wrapper, common pairings are cognac, a brown ale, or coffee. Match the drink's weight to the cigar's: lighter drinks for milder cigars, darker spirits for fuller ones.

What cigars are similar to Bolívar Cofradia?

Cigars with a similar build include 5 Vegas Classic, Don Marcos and El Rey del Mundo Classic. They share Sumatra wrapper, medium strength, made in Honduras. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.