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Jocharflet Offline
#1 Posted: Sun, Feb 16 2020, 11:50 AM EST
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I just found a partial box of Bolivar #550 cigars (glass tubos) in my humidor. They are approximately 18 years old. Any idea if these are still OK to smoke?
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#2 Posted: Sun, Feb 16 2020, 12:19 PM EST
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Cigars don't go bad if they're stored properly. If they're white and furry, probably shouldn't smoke em. If they look like cigars, light em up.

More importantly though is it's been nearly 10 years...

You didn't write, you didn't call.

Your mother, Frank, and I have been worried sick!
tonygraz Offline
#3 Posted: Sun, Feb 16 2020, 12:25 PM EST
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Do you mid if we call you Joker ?
Jocharflet Offline
#4 Posted: Sun, Feb 16 2020, 12:47 PM EST
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Ha! It's amazing they floated around in there this long. Popped one open, smells good, no fuzz, they still give a slight squeeze. Will light one up today and report back if I haven't turned green and white with a big goofy smile.

And tell ya mutha I said 'ello.

Thanks for the info
Cereal City Cigar Smoker Offline
#5 Posted: Sun, Feb 16 2020, 12:59 PM EST
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What Dan said!

I think I have one or two of these somewhere too. Think Will have to dig one out as well! fog
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#6 Posted: Sun, Feb 16 2020, 3:55 PM EST
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Jocharflet wrote:
Ha! It's amazing they floated around in there this long. Popped one open, smells good, no fuzz, they still give a slight squeeze. Will light one up today and report back if I haven't turned green and white with a big goofy smile.

And tell ya mutha I said 'ello.

Thanks for the info


LOL. Nice. Well played. Applause
clintCigar Offline
#7 Posted: Sun, Feb 16 2020, 4:37 PM EST
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Uncle Corey and Frank found me after hiding for almost 3 weeks but almost 10 yrs?? Hope you're OK.





Welcome to the madhouse. Herfing
cacman Offline
#8 Posted: Sun, Feb 16 2020, 7:56 PM EST
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Jocharflet wrote:
I just found a partial box of Bolivar #550 cigars (glass tubos) in my humidor. They are approximately 18 years old. Any idea if these are still OK to smoke?

Did authentic Bolivar CC's come in glass tubes? Or are they a Thompson cigar?

Have always read that cigars over 7-10yrs old start to lose some of the essential oils - are on the downward end of their peak and start to lose some of their original flavor becoming softer in taste.

Let us know how they smoked.
Plowboy221 Offline
#9 Posted: Sun, Feb 16 2020, 8:01 PM EST
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Most likely bad, send them to me and I’ll let ya know
Palama Online
#10 Posted: Sun, Feb 16 2020, 8:27 PM EST
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cacman wrote:
Did authentic Bolivar CC's come in glass tubes? Or are they a Thompson cigar?

Have always read that cigars over 7-10yrs old start to lose some of the essential oils - are on the downward end of their peak and start to lose some of their original flavor becoming softer in taste.

Let us know how they smoked.


Hmm, not listed here:

https://www.cubancigarwebsite.com/brand/bolivar#bolivar-tubos-no1
Palama Online
#11 Posted: Sun, Feb 16 2020, 8:41 PM EST
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Found this and everything points to the OP’s cigars as being NCs

https://www.stogierate.com/Cigars/Bolivar/1062/Bolivar%20Cofradia%20Suntuoso%20Club%20550%20glass%20tube%20(Robusto)

So to get back to the original question if these are okay to smoke, I’d say there’s only one way to find out Spark one up! 🔥
cacman Offline
#12 Posted: Sun, Feb 16 2020, 8:54 PM EST
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Palama wrote:
Found this and everything points to the OP’s cigars as being NCs

https://www.stogierate.com/Cigars/Bolivar/1062/Bolivar%20Cofradia%20Suntuoso%20Club%20550%20glass%20tube%20(Robusto)

So to get back to the original question if these are okay to smoke, I’d say there’s only one way to find out Spark one up! 🔥

Honduras origin, Ecuador wrapper, with Honduras, Nicaragua filler. No offense, but 18yrs probably didn't make much of a difference. But enjoy smoking a well-aged Honduran smoke.
KingoftheCove Offline
#13 Posted: Sun, Feb 16 2020, 10:29 PM EST
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18 year old NC Bolivar?
Might be good...............might be yard gar.........
frankj1 Offline
#14 Posted: Sun, Feb 16 2020, 11:51 PM EST
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appreciate the coverage, gents, but his mother said don't waste your time.
tonygraz Offline
#15 Posted: Mon, Feb 17 2020, 6:51 AM EST
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KingoftheCove wrote:
18 year old NC Bolivar?
Might be good...............might be yard gar.........


About that long ago I smoked several NC Bolis they were just a better yard gar that didn't seem to benefit much from a coupe of years in the humi. Maybe the tubos are better.
izonfire Offline
#16 Posted: Mon, Feb 17 2020, 8:07 AM EST
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frankj1 wrote:
appreciate the coverage, gents, but his mother said don't waste your time.

Never paid much attention to her once she was no longer smokin’
Jocharflet Offline
#17 Posted: Mon, Feb 17 2020, 8:54 AM EST
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My PicPost finally was approved. http://www.cigarbid.com/...32/Are-these-still-good

I did light one up and it turned out OK. Smoke-able, yes. Top 50, probably not. As I recall, they used to have a peppery, cedar flavor, but today, it was simply a very mild smoke.

Health-wise, I woke up today and skin color looks normal, breathing is unfettered, and I did my daily jumping jacks as soon as I whipped out of bed - no issues encountered.

Thanks for the votes of confidence. ;)



KingoftheCove Offline
#18 Posted: Mon, Feb 17 2020, 10:36 AM EST
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Jocharflet wrote:
My PicPost finally was approved. http://www.cigarbid.com/...32/Are-these-still-good

I did light one up and it turned out OK. Smoke-able, yes. Top 50, probably not. As I recall, they used to have a peppery, cedar flavor, but today, it was simply a very mild smoke.

Health-wise, I woke up today and skin color looks normal, breathing is unfettered, and I did my daily jumping jacks as soon as I whipped out of bed - no issues encountered.

Thanks for the votes of confidence. ;)




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