Bolívar
Gran Republica
Bolívar Gran Republica is a medium-full strength cigar made in Honduras. It pairs Ecuadorian Habano wrapper; Brazilian Arapiraca binder; Colombian, Nicaraguan Esteli, Nicaraguan Condega, Brazilian Matafina filler. The catalog lists 3 sizes, from 4½ × 50 to 6 × 60.
- Maker
- Bolívar
- Wrapper
- Ecuadorian Habano
- Binder
- Brazilian Arapiraca
- Filler
- Colombian, Nicaraguan Esteli, Nicaraguan Condega, Brazilian Matafina
- Country
- Honduras
- Strength
- medium-full
- Sizes
- 3 · 4½ × 50 to 6 × 60
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsBolívar Gran Republica uses an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper. Habano-seed wrappers tend toward pepper, cedar, leather and baking spice. 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: bourbon, rye whiskey, or a black 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
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What does Bolívar Gran Republica taste like?
Bolívar Gran Republica uses an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper. Habano-seed wrappers tend toward pepper, cedar, leather and baking spice. 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 Gran Republica?
Bolívar Gran Republica is listed as medium-full strength. Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
Is Bolívar Gran Republica 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 Gran Republica made?
Bolívar Gran Republica is made in Honduras, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Bolívar Gran Republica use?
Bolívar Gran Republica uses an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper over a Brazilian Arapiraca binder, with Colombian, Nicaraguan Esteli, Nicaraguan Condega, Brazilian Matafina filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Bolívar Gran Republica come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 3 sizes: Robusto (4½ × 50), Toro (6 × 54) and Gigante (6 × 60). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Bolívar Gran Republica?
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 Gran Republica?
With a habano wrapper, common pairings are bourbon, rye whiskey, or a black 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 Gran Republica?
Cigars with a similar build include CAO Consigliere, CLE Cuarenta and Dunhill Heritage. They share habano wrapper, medium-full strength, made in Honduras. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.