Bolivar Belicosos Finos Reserva Cosecha 2016 - 20 cigars

Bolivar Belicosos Finos Reserva Cosecha 2016 - 20 cigars [5.5” x 52]

Reserva release crafted from select 2016 harvest tobaccos, aged for exceptional balance and refinement.

• • Full-bodied cigar with evolving notes of spice, earth, leather, sweetness, and creamy smoke.
• • Iconic Belicosos format with excellent construction and classic Bolívar strength.
  

Limited to 5,000 numbered boxes worldwide, this Reserva is a powerful cigar that will only improve with time.

Presentation:

The Bolivar Belicosos Finos Reserva Cosecha 2016 comes in a numbered box of 20 cigars with Habanos packing code SPB-S-n-n-n-20

Dimensions:

Length: 140 mm (5.5 inches)

Ring Gauge: 52

Shape: 

Pyramid

Appearance:

The Bolívar Belicosos Finos Reserva Cosecha 2016 makes a powerful first impression, starting with its striking presentation. The cigars are housed in a high-gloss black lacquered Reserva box, individually numbered and limited to just 5,000 boxes of 20 cigars worldwide. The box is further wrapped in a black velvet sleeve and enclosed in a black-and-silver outer carton, reinforcing the unmistakable Reserva identity. The cigars themselves feature a dark, oily wrapper with a deep chocolate-brown hue, shimmering under light. Veins are minimal and well-pressed, while the tapered Belicosos head is sharply formed. Finished with the classic Bolívar band and a second black-and-silver Reserva ring, the overall presentation is bold, elegant, and unmistakably premium.

Smoking Notes:

Before lighting up

At cold, the cigar releases a rich and inviting aroma of earth, leather, dried fruits, and subtle cocoa, with a faint sweetness lingering in the background. There is also a signature Bolívar rusticity — clean, mature, and free of ammonia. On the lips, the wrapper feels smooth and slightly oily, offering flavors of sweet tobacco, spice, and dry wood. The cigar feels firm yet supple in hand, indicating excellent bunching and expert craftsmanship.

Burn/ Draw

After a clean cut, the draw is near perfect, offering just the right amount of resistance. Lighting is effortless, and the cigar immediately produces thick, creamy smoke. The burn line is sharp and even, requiring little to no attention throughout the smoke. Construction is exemplary, allowing the cigar to stay lit easily even after resting for several minutes.

Initial third:

The cigar opens with an assertive burst of pepper and spice, true to the Bolívar profile. Notes of black pepper, earth, and toasted wood dominate the palate, supported by a subtle underlying sweetness that quickly emerges. Despite the bold opening, the strength is more restrained than a regular-production Bolívar, sitting comfortably at medium-full. The smoke is abundant and creamy, coating the palate without harshness. The ash is solid, compact, and holds well, contributing to a cool and controlled smoking experience.

Middle third:

In the middle third, the cigar takes an unexpected and refined turn. The pepper recedes significantly, allowing sweetness and creaminess to take center stage. Flavors of dried fruit, soft leather, cocoa, and gentle wood come forward, creating a smoother and more rounded profile. The body settles into a balanced medium-to-full range, and the smoke becomes even silkier. The burn remains excellent, and the cigar continues to smoke cool and evenly, showcasing the benefits of Reserva-aged tobacco.

Final third:

As the cigar progresses into the final third, it regains its bold character. Spice and pepper return with authority, joined by deeper notes of earth, leather, espresso, and dark wood. The strength ramps up to a true full-bodied finish, yet remains controlled and satisfying rather than aggressive. The flavors are intense but coherent, delivering a classic Bolívar finale that lingers long on the palate. Even near the end, the cigar maintains excellent combustion, tempting the smoker to enjoy it down to the very last inch.

The Bolívar Belicosos Finos Reserva Cosecha 2016 is a powerful yet refined expression of the Bolívar identity, offering complexity, balance, and evolution throughout the smoke. While already highly enjoyable, this cigar clearly has tremendous aging potential — with 5 to 10 years bringing greater harmony and smoothness, and 15+ years promising a truly exceptional, unified experience. A must-have Reserva for collectors and lovers of bold Cuban cigars, this release is destined to become a future classic.

Smoking time:

1 hour – 1 hour 30 minutes