Bolívar · La Casa del Habano
CubanAficionadosBolívar New Gold Medal
A gold-foiled La Casa del Habano Bolívar in the Partagás 15 grand corona size — a medium-full Havana revival of a pre-revolution classic.
The short answer
The Bolívar New Gold Medal is a richer, medium-to-full smoke — a Cuban grand corona (partagás 15) with a Cuban wrapper. Expect cedar, coffee, and leather.
The verdict
The Bolívar New Gold Medal is a richer, medium-to-full smoke from Bolívar's La Casa del Habano line. It's a Cuban grand corona (partagás 15) wrapped in Cuban at 6.5 in × 48.
On the palate, expect cedar, coffee, and leather, leaning earthy. Plan on roughly 70 minutes from light to nub.
It pairs naturally with espresso, cognac, and aged rum. If you're newer to cigars, work up to this one rather than starting here.
The New Gold Medal revives one of Bolívar's most storied names. The original Gold Medal was a slim Lonsdale; this La Casa del Habano edition keeps the famous gold-foil wrap but bumps it up to the Partagás 15 — a grand corona at 48 ring gauge and six and a half inches. It's wrapped in golden foil from the head, with the Bolívar band placed over the foil at the foot.
What it tastes like
The thicker ring gauge over the same length gives a smoother, more elegant draw than the old Gold Medal. It sits medium-full, leading with cedar and coffee and settling into leather, cocoa and a classic Havana earthiness. There's good complexity here and an easygoing burn, making it one of the more refined smokes in the range.
Who it's for
An aficionado's cigar and a collector's piece thanks to the foil and the LCDH exclusivity. Because it's a boutique release, buy from a trusted La Casa del Habano and store it properly. Want to know why Cuban tobacco tastes distinct from the New World? Read Cuban vs Nicaraguan.
Pair it with espresso, a cognac, or an aged rum. If you collect Bolívars, log this one in the Casa DNC app — and for another LCDH exclusive in a thicker format, see the Libertador.
Curious how it stacks up? See Cuban vs Nicaraguan cigars.
Bolívar New Gold Medal — frequently asked
- Is the Bolívar New Gold Medal a good cigar for beginners?
- Ease into it. The fuller body can be a lot for a first-timer, so it's better once you've built up a little tolerance.
- How strong is the Bolívar New Gold Medal?
- The Bolívar New Gold Medal is Medium-Full-bodied. Strength is about body and nicotine rather than flavor, so eat something first and take it slow if you're sensitive.
- What does the Bolívar New Gold Medal taste like?
- Expect cedar, coffee, and leather, leaning earthy. Tasting notes are a guide — your palate may pick up more or less.
- What pairs well with the Bolívar New Gold Medal?
- It pairs well with espresso, cognac, and aged rum. As a rule, match the drink's intensity to the cigar's medium-full body.
- How long does it take to smoke the Bolívar New Gold Medal?
- Plan on about 70 minutes for the grand corona (partagás 15) — longer if you smoke slowly, which keeps it cool and tasting its best.
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