Jocharflet
Sunday, February 16, 2020 11:50:15 AM
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?
danmdevries
Sunday, February 16, 2020 12:19:10 PM
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
Sunday, February 16, 2020 12:25:15 PM
Do you mid if we call you Joker ?
Jocharflet
Sunday, February 16, 2020 12:47:12 PM
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
Sunday, February 16, 2020 12:59:09 PM
What Dan said!

I think I have one or two of these somewhere too. 🤔 Will have to dig one out as well! 🌫

USNGunner
Sunday, February 16, 2020 3:55:47 PM

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

Jocharflet wrote:

LOL. Nice. Well played. =d>

clintCigar
Sunday, February 16, 2020 4:37:45 PM
Uncle Corey and Frank found me after hiding for almost 3 weeks but almost 10 yrs?? Hope you're OK.

Welcome to the madhouse. 🇨🇮

cacman
Sunday, February 16, 2020 7:56:53 PM

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?

Jocharflet 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.

Plowboy221
Sunday, February 16, 2020 8:01:03 PM
Most likely bad, send them to me and I’ll let ya know
Palama
Sunday, February 16, 2020 8:27:39 PM

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.

cacman wrote:

Hmm, not listed here:

https://www.cubancigarwebsite.com/brand/bolivar#bolivar-tubos-no1 

Palama
Sunday, February 16, 2020 8:41:13 PM
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
Sunday, February 16, 2020 8:54:06 PM

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! 🔥

Palama wrote:

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
Sunday, February 16, 2020 10:29:42 PM
18 year old NC Bolivar?

Might be good...............might be yard gar.........

frankj1
Sunday, February 16, 2020 11:51:41 PM
appreciate the coverage, gents, but his mother said don't waste your time.
tonygraz
Monday, February 17, 2020 6:51:36 AM

18 year old NC Bolivar?

Might be good...............might be yard gar.........

KingoftheCove wrote:

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
Monday, February 17, 2020 8:07:06 AM

appreciate the coverage, gents, but his mother said don't waste your time.

frankj1 wrote:

Never paid much attention to her once she was no longer smokin’

Jocharflet
Monday, February 17, 2020 8:54:16 AM
http://www.cigarbid.com/Forum/c/posts/661332/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
Monday, February 17, 2020 10:36:06 AM
http://www.cigarbid.com/Forum/c/posts/661332/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. 😉

=d>

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