Bolívar Británicas

The Británicas is a Regional Edition Bolívar, released for the United Kingdom market. Regional Editions are made in limited runs exclusively for a single country's distributor, which makes them collectors' items — and this one pairs that exclusivity with an unusual shape and Bolívar's reputation for raw power.

What it tastes like

It's a perfecto — tapered at both ends — though it has a wider aperture at the foot than most, which makes it easier to light and get going. Totally handmade with Vuelta Abajo long filler, it smokes full-bodied and classically Bolívar: earth and double-roasted coffee, leather, cocoa, and a spicy backbone. The 48 ring gauge and figurado shape give it a concentrated, evolving burn.

Who it's for

An aficionado's and a collector's cigar — limited, distinctive, and not something you'll stumble on easily, so buy from a trusted UK source. If you're new to perfectos, the how to cut a cigar guide covers that closed foot. To understand the blend's roots, read Cuban vs Nicaraguan.

Pair it with an aged rum, a cognac, or espresso. Regional Editions are exactly the kind of thing worth cataloguing in the Casa DNC app. For the brand's flagship full-bodied figurado in regular production, see the Belicosos Finos.