Bolivar

About

Bolivar Cigars When Bolivar cigars were first created, by José Fernández Rocha in 1902, a strong name was sought. Something had to set them apart from the other Cuban cigars available at the time, and a famous figure to be the emblem of the brand was a safe bet. Simon Bolivar was hailed as a hero by much of the Spanish-speaking world at the time, having led millions of people to freedom from Spanish colonial rule. His was the name adopted, his portrait chosen to adorn every box and band. To this day the image of El Libertador smirks out from the Bolivar livery, resplendent in his military uniform and surrounded by the honours won by the brand for the excellence of their cigars. Simon Bolivar may have only had a short life – he died at the age of 47 – but in that time he achieved an enormous amount. As well as this brand of cigars, one of the nations he helped to found (Bolivia) is named after him. He travelled extensively throughout South America and the Caribbean, fighting the rule from distance by Europe and assisting burgeoning nations with the creation of their constitutions. His name has become intrinsically linked to the quest for self-governance, and towns in not only the countries he freed, but his ancestral homeland of Spain, today host statues in his honour. To associate a new cigar brand with such a revered figure was a brave move indeed, and one which paid off handsomely. By the middle of the 1950s Bolivar cigars were highly prized. Most of the production was moved to the Partagas factory, as ownership of both brands came under the same control, where it continues to this day. Fittingly for a military and political leader of such considerable might, Bolivar cigars are known for almost unmatched strength, as well as a full body and rich flavour profile. All cigars in the vitolario are classified as full-strength, and are made totally by hand using long-filler tobacco from the Vuelta Abajo region. A degree of credit for the strength and richness of the cig