Bolívar
Brand Notes
StatusBolívar is a current pre-revolution brand, established in 1902.
It is classed by Habanos SA as a multi-local brand, and has a minor market share.
Generally
The range comprises full strength cigars using tobacco from the premium Vuelta Abajo region.
There is a non-Cuban brand of the same name.
Releases
Current production consists of six handmade cigars.
Special packs of some standard cigars were available pre-1960 until the 1980s.
Bolívar cigars were included in the 1999 release of the Siglo XXI Humidor.
Special releases commenced in 2002.
History
In 1954, following the death of José Fernández Rocha, the Cifuentes family purchased the Bolivar and La Gloria Cubana brands from the Rocha family.
Production of Bolivar cigars was then moved to the Partagás factory.
Not all Bolivar cigars are made at the Partagás factory these days, but Partagás remains the primary factory for the Bolivar brand.
Standard Band A
Pre-1960s to c2002 -- Discontinued
Bolívar text is in Serif script. - Embossed.
Standard Band B
c2002 to late 2009 -- Discontinued
Bolivar text is in Sans-serif script.
New crisp embossing die.
Standard Band C
For Special Releases 2006 on -- Current
For Standard Releases late 2009 on -- Current
Cuba added below Habana. Embossed.
Standard Band D - For Slender Ring Cigars
c2009 on -- Current
No "Habana Cuba" text. Embossed.
Standard Production Packaging
Belicosos Finos
SLB25 - 1996
Cab. Selection No.1
SLB25 - early 1970s
Chicos
B25c - 1996
Churchills
B25at - 1996
Coronas Grandes
SBN50 - c1960/70s
Demi Tasse
B25 - 1996
Especiales (2)
B50afbun - early 1980s
Gold Medal
B10gf - early 1970s
Lonsdales
B25 - 1992
Royal Dukes
B25 - early 1970s
Tubos No.1
B25at - pre 2009
Current Production Cigars
Discontinued Tube
Cigars:
Handmade.
Bands:
Standard band A, B, C.
Tubes:
New style tube introduced c2009.
Packaging:
Dress Box of 25 cigars in aluminium tubes
Status:
A pre-1960 release. Current.
Discontinued Tube
Cigars:
Handmade.
Bands:
Standard band A, B, C, D.
Tubes:
New style tube introduced c2009.
Packaging:
Dress Box of 25 cigars in aluminium tubes
Cajón of 100 cigars (discontinued c1960s).
Cajón of 100 cigars (discontinued c1960s).
Status:
A pre-1960 release. Current.
Cigars:
Handmade.
Bands:
Standard band A, B, C.
Packaging:
Dress Box of 25 cigars
Dress Box of 10 cigars (discontinued pre-2002).
Dress Box of 10 cigars (discontinued pre-2002).
Status:
A pre-1960 release. Current.
History:
Between the 1980s and 1993, this cigar was sold in the UK as "Amado Selección G".
Cigars:
Handmade.
Bands:
Standard band A, B, C.
Packaging:
Dress Box of 25 cigars
Slide Lid Box of 50 cigars (discontinued 2012).
Slide Lid Box of 25 cigars (discontinued c2003).
Dress Box of 10 cigars (discontinued pre-1996).
Slide Lid Box of 50 cigars (discontinued 2012).
Slide Lid Box of 25 cigars (discontinued c2003).
Dress Box of 10 cigars (discontinued pre-1996).
Status:
A pre-1960 release. Current.
Cigars:
Handmade.
Bands:
Standard band A, B, C.
Packaging:
Dress Box of 25 cigars (released 1969).
Dress Box of 10 cigars in aluminium tubes (released 2009).
Dress Box of 10 cigars in aluminium tubes (released 2009).
Status:
A c1969 release. Current.
History:
Released circa-1969, this is the same cigar as the Prince Charles. The two were sold simultaneously for five years with the Royal Corona in 25s and the Prince Charles in 50s.
Between the 1980s and 1993, this cigar was sold in the UK as "Amado Selección E".
Between the 1980s and 1993, this cigar was sold in the UK as "Amado Selección E".
Discontinued Production Cigars
Cigars:
Machine-made.
Bands:
Standard band A, B.
Packaging:
Dress Box of 25 cigars in cellophane
Status:
A pre-1960 release. Discontinued 2003.
Discontinued Tube
Cigars:
Handmade.
Bands:
Standard band A, B, C.
Tubes:
New style tube introduced c2009.
Packaging:
Cajón of 100 cigars (discontinued c1960s).
Dress Box of 25 cigars in aluminium tubes (discontinued 2017).
Dress Box of 25 cigars in aluminium tubes (discontinued 2017).
Status:
A pre-1960 release. Discontinued 2017.
Cigars:
Handmade.
Bands:
Standard band A.
Packaging:
Dress Box of 25 cigars
Status:
A pre-1960 release. Discontinued mid-1970s.
Cigars:
Handmade.
Bands:
Standard band A, B.
Packaging:
Dress Box of 25 cigars
Status:
A pre-1960 release. Discontinued 2009.
Cigars:
Handmade.
Bands:
Standard band A.
Packaging:
Slide Lid Box of 25 cigars
Status:
A pre-1960 release. Discontinued mid-1970s.
Cigars:
Handmade.
Bands:
Standard band A.
Tubes:
Standard tube.
Packaging:
Dress Box of 25 cigars in aluminium tubes
Status:
A pre-1960 release. Discontinued 2002.
History:
Sold in the UK as "Supremas Churchill" from 1980s to 1993.
Cigars:
Handmade.
Bands:
Standard band A, B, C.
Packaging:
Dress Box of 25 cigars (discontinued 2012).
Slide Lid Box of 50 cigars (discontinued 2009).
Slide Lid Box of 25 cigars (discontinued c2005s).
Dress Box of 10 cigars (discontinued pre-2002).
Slide Lid Box of 50 cigars (discontinued 2009).
Slide Lid Box of 25 cigars (discontinued c2005s).
Dress Box of 10 cigars (discontinued pre-2002).
Status:
A pre-1960 release. Discontinued 2012.
History:
Between the 1980s and 1993, this cigar was sold in the UK as "Amado Selección C".
Cigars:
Handmade.
Bands:
Standard band A, B, C.
Packaging:
Slide Lid Box of 50 cigars (discontinued 2010).
Dress Box of 25 cigars in aluminium tubes (discontinued late-1980s).
Dress Box of 25 cigars (discontinued 2017).
Dress Box of 25 cigars in aluminium tubes (discontinued late-1980s).
Dress Box of 25 cigars (discontinued 2017).
Status:
A pre-1960 release. Discontinued 2017.
Cigars:
Machine-made.
Bands:
Standard band A.
Packaging:
Semi Boite Nature Box of 50 cigars
Status:
A pre-1960 release. Discontinued 1970s.
History:
There are reports of handmade versions available as late as 1979.
Cigars:
Handmade.
Bands:
Standard band A.
Packaging:
Dress Box of 25 cigars
Status:
A pre-1960 release. Discontinued 2002.
Cigars:
Machine-made.
Bands:
Standard band A.
Packaging:
Dress Box of 25 cigars
Status:
A pre-1960 release. Discontinued mid-1970s.
Cigars:
Handmade.
Bands:
Standard band A.
Packaging:
Dress Box of 50 cigars in a aluminium foil bundle
Status:
A 1980s release. Very rare.
History:
Possibly a special release or a private commission.
Cigars:
Handmade.
Bands:
Standard band A.
Packaging:
Dress Box of 25 cigars
Status:
A pre-1960 release. Discontinued mid-1980s.
Cigars:
Machine-made.
Bands:
Standard band A.
Packaging:
Dress Box of 25 cigars
Status:
A pre-1960 release. Discontinued mid-1970s.
Cigars:
Machine-made.
Bands:
Standard band A.
Packaging:
Dress Box of 25 cigars in cellophane
Dress Box of 10 cigars in cellophane
Dress Box of 10 cigars in cellophane
Status:
A pre-1960 release. Discontinued 2002.
Cigars:
Handmade.
Bands:
Standard band A.
Packaging:
Dress Box of 25 cigars
Status:
A pre-1960 release. Discontinued mid-1970s.
Cigars:
Machine-made.
Bands:
Standard band A.
Packaging:
Dress Box of 25 cigars in cellophane
Status:
A pre-1960 release. Discontinued 1980s.
Cigars:
Handmade.
Bands:
Standard band A.
Packaging:
Semi Boite Nature Box of 50 cigars
Status:
A pre-1960 release. Discontinued 1973.
History:
The is the same cigar as the Royal Coronas (released circa-1969). The two were sold simultaneously (with the Prince Charles in 50s and the Royal Coronas in 25s) for a few years, before the Prince Charles was discontinued.
Cigars:
Handmade.
Bands:
Standard band A.
Packaging:
Dress Box of 25 cigars
Status:
A pre-1960 release. Discontinued 2002.
Cigars:
Handmade.
Bands:
Standard band A.
Packaging:
Dress Box of 25 cigars
Status:
A pre-1960 release. Discontinued mid-1970s.
Special Release Cigars
Coronas - a standard production size
Coronas Junior - a standard production size
Petit Coronas - a standard production size
Cigars:
Handmade.
Bands:
Standard band A.
Packaging:
Boîte Nature Box of 50 cigars
Status:
A pre-1960 release.
Bolívar Tubos No.1 - a standard production size
Bolívar Tubos No.2 - a standard production size
Bolívar Tubos No.3 - a standard production size
Cigars:
Handmade.
Bands:
Standard band A.
Tubes:
Standard tubes.
Packaging:
Dress Box of 30 cigars in aluminium tubes
Status:
A pre-1960 release.
Belicosos Finos - a standard production size
Bolívar Tubos No.1 - a standard production size
Bonitas - a standard production size
Coronas Extra - a standard production size
Coronas Gigantes - a standard production size
Coronas Junior - a standard production size
Gold Medal - a reinstated production size
Inmensas - a standard production size
Petit Coronas - a standard production size
Royal Coronas - a standard production size
Coronas Gigantes
Cigars:
Handmade.
Bands:
Standard bands.
Packaging:
Numbered Special Humidor of 2000 cigars comprising 20 brands (21 made).
Status:
A 1999 release.
History:
Free-standing electronic (temperature & humidity controlled) humidor made to commemorate the Millennium. It contains 20 brands and 2,000 cigars.
Belicosos Finos - a standard production size
Royal Coronas - a standard production size
Centenary Selection Band
Cigars:
Handmade.
Bands:
Standard band B with special "Centenary Selection" band.
Packaging:
Numbered Humidor of 100 cigars (100 made).
Status:
A 2002 release. An exclusive United Kingdom release.
History:
Released for the Hunters & Frankau Bolivar Centenary Dinner held in London in November 2002.
Belicosos Finos - a standard production size
Hermosos No.4 - a new special release size
Cigars:
Handmade.
Bands:
Standard band B with standard "La Casa del Habano" band.
Packaging:
Numbered Humidor of 100 cigars (200 made).
Status:
A 2004 release. A worldwide release through LCDH stores.
History:
Released to commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the Bolivar Brand.
Gold Medal - a reinstated production size
Cigars:
Handmade.
Bands:
Standard band B, with standard La Casa del Habano band.
Packaging:
Dress Box of 10 cigars in gold foil (1,000 made).
Status:
A 2004 release.
Colosales - a new special release size
Cigars:
Handmade.
Bands:
Standard band C, with Regional Edition band for Germany (Alemania).
Packaging:
Numbered Slide Lid Box of 50 cigars (1,200 made).
Status:
A 2006 release.
Sublimes - a new special release size
Cigars:
Handmade.
Bands:
Standard band C, with Regional Edition band for France (Francia).
Packaging:
Numbered Dress Box of 10 cigars (3,000 made, released 2006).
Numbered Dress Box of 10 cigars (4,000 made, released 2007).
Numbered Dress Box of 10 cigars (4,000 made, released 2007).
Status:
A 2006 release. Re-released 2007.
Simones - an existing special release size
Cigars:
Handmade.
Bands:
Standard band C, with Regional Edition band for Canada (Canadá).
Packaging:
Numbered Slide Lid Box of 50 cigars (600 made, released 2007).
Numbered Slide Lid Box of 25 cigars (1,200 made, released 2008).
Numbered Slide Lid Box of 25 cigars (1,200 made, released 2008).
Status:
A 2007 release. The 2008 re-released was not available until 2009.
Double Coronas - a new special release size
Cigars:
Handmade.
Bands:
Standard band C, with Regional Edition band for Middle East (Medio Oriente).
Packaging:
Numbered Semi Boite Nature Box of 25 cigars (3,000 made).
Status:
A 2007 release.
Cigars:
Handmade
Bands:
Standard bands B & C with a La Casa del Habano band.
Packaging:
Dress Box of 10 cigars in gold foil
Status:
A 2007 release.
History:
Re-release of a standard production cigar that was discontinued in 1992. There was also another limited release of these cigars produced for Germany in 2004.
The texture of the gold foil used on these cigars changed circa-2009.
The texture of the gold foil used on these cigars changed circa-2009.
Short Bolivar - a new special release size
Cigars:
Handmade.
Bands:
Standard band C, with Regional Edition band for Asia Pacific (Asia Pacifico).
Packaging:
Numbered Slide Lid Box of 25 cigars (7,400 made).
Status:
A 2008 release.
Armonías - a new special release size
Cigars:
Handmade.
Bands:
Standard band C, with Regional Edition band for China.
Packaging:
Numbered Special Metal Tin of 8 cigars within a timber box (2,008 made).
Status:
A 2008 release.
Petit Libertador - a new special release size
Cigars:
Handmade.
Bands:
Standard band C, with Regional Edition band for France (Francia).
Packaging:
Numbered Dress Box of 10 cigars (2,800 made).
Numbered Dress Box of 25 cigars (3,000 made).
Numbered Dress Box of 25 cigars (3,000 made).
Status:
A 2008 release.
Legendarios - an existing special release size
Cigars:
Handmade.
Bands:
Standard band C, with Regional Edition band for Switzerland ( Suiza).
Packaging:
Numbered Slide Lid Box of 25 cigars (2,430 made).
Status:
A 2008 release.
Petit Belicosos - a new special release size
Cigars:
Handmade.
Bands:
Standard band C, with Limited Edition 2009 band.
Packaging:
Dress Box of 25 cigars
Status:
A 2009 release.
5ta Avenida - a new special release size
Cigars:
Handmade.
Bands:
Standard band C, with Regional Edition band for Germany (Alemania).
Packaging:
Numbered Dress Box of 20 cigars (3,000 made, released 2009).
Numbered Ceramic Jar of 25 cigars (600 made, released 2012).
Numbered Ceramic Jar of 25 cigars (600 made, released 2012).
Status:
A 2009 release.
Especiales No.2 - a reinstated production size
Cigars:
Handmade.
Bands:
Standard band D, with Regional Edition band for Germany (Alemania).
Packaging:
Numbered Dress Box of 25 cigars in an aluminium foil bundle (2,400 made).
Status:
A 2009 release.
History:
Pre-release cigars had standard type C bands.
Fabulosos - a new special release size
Cigars:
Handmade.
Bands:
Standard band C, with Regional Edition band for Benelux.
Packaging:
Numbered Slide Lid Box of 25 cigars (2,600 made).
Status:
A 2009 release.
Greco - a new special release size
Cigars:
Handmade.
Bands:
Standard Band C, with Regional Edition band for Greece & Cyprus (Grecia - Chipre).
Packaging:
Numbered Varnished Semi Boite Nature Box of 25 cigars (1,600 made).
Status:
A 2009 release.
History:
Originally proposed to be named El Greco.
Gran Belicoso - a new special release size
Cigars:
Handmade.
Bands:
Standard band C.
Packaging:
Numbered Book-shaped Boîte Nature Box of 20 cigars (1,000 made).
Status:
A 2010 release.
History:
The tenth release of the Habanos Collection series.
The pre-release version has "Simon Bolívar" above "Habana - Cuba" on the box (see the centre image).
The pre-release version has "Simon Bolívar" above "Habana - Cuba" on the box (see the centre image).
B-2 - a new special release size
Cigars:
Handmade.
Bands:
Standard band C, with Regional Edition band for Canada (Canadá).
Packaging:
Numbered Dress Box of 25 cigars (1,000 made).
Status:
A 2010 release.
Emiratos - an existing special release size
Cigars:
Handmade.
Bands:
Standard band C, with Regional Edition band for United Arab Emirates (U.A.E.).
Packaging:
Numbered Boite Nature Box of 10 cigars (3,000 made).
Status:
A 2010 release.
108 - a new special release size
Cigars:
Handmade.
Bands:
Standard band C, with Regional Edition band for Spain (España).
Packaging:
Numbered Dress Box of 10 cigars (4,000 made).
Status:
A 2010 release.
Gran Belicoso - an existing special release cigar
Cigars:
Handmade.
Bands:
tba
Packaging:
Numbered Book-shaped Boîte Nature Box of 30 cigars (1,000 made).
Status:
A 2011 release.
History:
The 11th release of the Habanos Collection Series, comprising 10 brands with three cigars in each brand.
This release is titled "Obras Completas" (the Complete Works).
This release is titled "Obras Completas" (the Complete Works).
681 - a new special release size
Cigars:
Handmade.
Bands:
Standard band C, with Regional Edition band for Bulgaria.
Packaging:
Numbered Dress Box of 10 cigars (2,500 made).
Status:
A 2011 release.
Distinguidos - a new special release size
Cigars:
Handmade.
Bands:
Standard band C, with special gold Regional Edition band for China.
Packaging:
Numbered Ceramic Jar of 25 cigars (2,010 made).
Status:
A 2011 release.
History:
Commemorates the 50th Anniversary of Formal Diplomatic Relationship between China and Cuba.
Británicas - a new special release size
Cigars:
Handmade.
Bands:
Standard band C, with Regional Edition band for Great Britain (Gran Bretana).
Packaging:
Numbered Semi Boite Nature Box of 10 cigars (3,000 made).
Status:
A 2011 release.
History:
Originally intended to be a standard 46 ring gauge Britanicas.
Oryx - an existing special release size
Cigars:
Handmade.
Bands:
Standard band C, with Regional Edition band for Qatar.
Packaging:
Numbered Dress Box of 25 cigars (1,000 made).
Status:
A 2011 release.
Emperador - a new special release size
Cigars:
Handmade.
Bands:
Standard band C, with Regional Edition band for Russia (Rusia).
Packaging:
Numbered Dress Box of 10 cigars (2,500 made).
Status:
A 2011 release.
Poderosos - a new special release size.
Cigars:
Handmade.
Bands:
Standard band C, with Regional Edition band for Belux.
Packaging:
Numbered 8-9-8 Box of 25 cigars (2,000 made, released 2013).
Status:
A 2013 release.
Mágicos - a new special release size.
Cigars:
Handmade.
Bands:
Standard band C, with Regional Edition band for Brazil (Brasil).
Packaging:
Numbered Dress Box of 25 cigars (2,000 made).
Status:
A 2013 release.
Presidente - a new special release size
Cigars:
Handmade.
Bands:
Standard band C, with Regional Edition band for Switzerland ( Suiza).
Packaging:
Numbered Semi Boite Nature Box of 10 cigars (5,000 made).
Status:
A 2013 release.
Sublimes - an existing special release size.
Cigars:
Handmade.
Bands:
Large band C, with La Casa del Habano band.
Packaging:
Semi Boite Nature Box of 10 cigars
Status:
A 2013 release.
History:
Box has a 1930s style papeleta (end paper label).
Hermosos No. 3 - a new special release size.
Cigars:
Handmade.
Bands:
Large band C, with Edición Limitada 2014 band.
Packaging:
Semi Boite Nature Box of 25 cigars
Status:
A 2014 release.
Petit Edmundo - an existing special release size.
Cigars:
Handmade.
Bands:
Standard band C, with Regional Edition band for Turkey (Turquía).
Packaging:
Numbered Boîte Nature Box of 25 cigars (2,000 made).
Status:
A 2014 release.
History:
Released mid-2015.
Edmundo - an existing special release size.
Cigars:
Handmade.
Bands:
Standard band C, with Regional Edition band for United Arab Emirates (E. A. U.).
Packaging:
Numbered Semi Boite Nature Box of 25 cigars (2,000 made).
Status:
A 2015 release.
History:
Released early-2016.
Montesco - a new special release size
Cigars:
Handmade.
Bands:
Standard band C, with Regional Edition band for Great Britian (Gran Bretaña).
Packaging:
Numbered Semi Boite Nature Box of 10 cigars (5,000 made).
Status:
A 2015 release. Released late-2015.
Salomon - a new special release size.
Cigars:
Handmade.
Bands:
Standard band C, with Regional Edition band for 5th Avenue (5ta Avenida)
Packaging:
Numbered Dress Box of 10 cigars (6,000 made).
Status:
A 2016 release. Released September 2016.
Mágicos - a previous special release size.
Cigars:
Handmade.
Bands:
Standard band C, with Regional Edition band for Lebanon (Líbano).
Packaging:
Numbered Varnished Semi Boite Nature Box of 25 cigars (5,000 made).
Status:
A 2016 release. Released December 2017.
Mundiales, a new special release size.
Cigars:
Handmade.
Bands:
Unknown.
Packaging:
Numbered Humidor of 115 cigars
Status:
A 2017 release. Not yet available.
Geniales - a new special release size.
Cigars:
Handmade.
Bands:
Standard band C, with Regional Edition band for France (Francia).
Packaging:
Numbered Dress Box of 10 cigars (6,000 made).
Status:
A 2017 release. Released early 2018.
Petit Robustos - an existing special release size.
Cigars:
Handmade.
Bands:
Standard band C, with Regional Edition band for Andorra.
Packaging:
Numbered Semi Boîte Nature Box of 20 cigars (3,000 made).
Status:
A 2017 release.
History:
Released April 2018.
Britanicas Extra, a previous special release size.
Cigars:
Handmade.
Bands:
Standard band C, with Regional Edition band for Portugal.
Packaging:
Numbered Semi Boite Nature Box of 10 cigars (6,000 made).
Status:
A 2017 release.
History:
Released April 2018.
Gordio con Cabeza Tumbada - a new special release size.
Cigars:
Handmade.
Bands:
Standard band C, with Regional Edition band for Asia Pacific (Asia Pacifico).
Packaging:
Numbered Slide Lid Box of 25 cigars (2,500 made).
Status:
A 2017 release. Not yet available. Expected late 2018.
History:
Along with the Ramón Allones Silver Jubilee, this cigar commemorates the 25th anniversary of The Pacific Cigar Co Pty Ltd.
Duke - a new special release size.
Cigars:
Handmade.
Bands:
Large band C, with Edición Limitada 2018 band.
Packaging:
Slide Lid Box of 10 cigars
Status:
A 2018 release. Not yet available.