Bolívar
Cofradia Oscuro
Bolívar Cofradia Oscuro is a medium-full strength cigar made in Honduras. It pairs Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper; Ecuadorian Sumatra binder; Dominican Habano Seco, Nicaraguan Habano Viso, Honduran Habano Seco filler. The catalog lists 4 sizes, from 5 × 54 to 7 × 70.
- Maker
- Bolívar
- Wrapper
- Connecticut Broadleaf
- Binder
- Ecuadorian Sumatra
- Filler
- Dominican Habano Seco, Nicaraguan Habano Viso, Honduran Habano Seco
- Country
- Honduras
- Strength
- medium-full
- Sizes
- 4 · 5 × 54 to 7 × 70
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsBolívar Cofradia Oscuro uses a Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper. Connecticut broadleaf wrappers tend toward dark chocolate, molasses and a heavy 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 to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
- Pair with: port, stout, or a sweet bourbon.
- 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
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What does Bolívar Cofradia Oscuro taste like?
Bolívar Cofradia Oscuro uses a Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper. Connecticut broadleaf wrappers tend toward dark chocolate, molasses and a heavy 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 Oscuro?
Bolívar Cofradia Oscuro is listed as medium-full strength. Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
Is Bolívar Cofradia Oscuro good for beginners?
It is a stronger cigar. Most newer smokers are better served starting milder and working up to it. Smoke it slowly, a puff a minute or so, and do not inhale.
Where is Bolívar Cofradia Oscuro made?
Bolívar Cofradia Oscuro is made in Honduras, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Bolívar Cofradia Oscuro use?
Bolívar Cofradia Oscuro uses a Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper over an Ecuadorian Sumatra binder, with Dominican Habano Seco, Nicaraguan Habano Viso, Honduran Habano Seco filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Bolívar Cofradia Oscuro come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 4 sizes: Robusto (5 × 54), Toro (6 × 54), Gigante (6 × 60) and Gordo Extra (7 × 70). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Bolívar Cofradia Oscuro?
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 Oscuro?
With a broadleaf wrapper, common pairings are port, stout, or a sweet bourbon. 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 Oscuro?
Cigars with a similar build include CAO America, Camacho American Barrel-Aged and Alec Bradley Double Broadleaf. They share broadleaf wrapper, medium-full strength, made in Honduras. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.