Bolívar · Línea Clásica
CubanExperiencedBolívar Tubos No. 2
The Petit Corona Bolívar in an aluminum tube — a creamy, medium-full Havana that saves your day when you're out and about.
The short answer
The Bolívar Tubos No. 2 is a richer, medium-to-full smoke — a Cuban mareva (petit corona) with a Cuban wrapper. Expect coffee, leather, and wood.
The verdict
The Bolívar Tubos No. 2 is a richer, medium-to-full smoke from Bolívar's Línea Clásica line. It's a Cuban mareva (petit corona) wrapped in Cuban at 5.1 in × 42.
On the palate, expect coffee, leather, and wood, leaning roast. Plan on roughly 50 minutes from light to nub.
It pairs naturally with coffee, aged rum, and red wine. If you're newer to cigars, work up to this one rather than starting here.
The Tubos No. 2 is the Mareva — the classic Petit Corona — packaged in an aluminum tube. It's the cigar a lot of Bolívar fans keep on hand for the unexpected moment: protected, humidified, and ready to go whether it's been in your jacket for an hour or a week.
What it tastes like
It shares its size with the Petit Coronas and reads similarly — medium-full and noticeably creamy for a Bolívar, with coffee, leather and wood over a cocoa-tinged base. The 42 ring gauge keeps it balanced and the burn even, for about a 45-minute smoke. The tube tends to keep these in good shape, which is part of why they're so popular.
Who it's for
A versatile everyday Cuban for experienced smokers, and an easy recommendation for anyone who wants flavor without committing to a long sit. No humidor on hand? See how to store cigars without a humidor, and read Cuban vs Nicaraguan to place it in context.
Pair it with coffee, an aged rum, or a red wine. Log the ones you smoke in the Casa DNC app to find your favorite box codes. Want a longer tubed Bolívar? Step up to the Tubos No. 1.
Curious how it stacks up? See Cuban vs Nicaraguan cigars.
Bolívar Tubos No. 2 — frequently asked
- Is the Bolívar Tubos No. 2 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 Tubos No. 2?
- The Bolívar Tubos No. 2 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 Tubos No. 2 taste like?
- Expect coffee, leather, and wood, leaning roast. Tasting notes are a guide — your palate may pick up more or less.
- What pairs well with the Bolívar Tubos No. 2?
- It pairs well with coffee, aged rum, and red wine. As a rule, match the drink's intensity to the cigar's medium-full body.
- How long does it take to smoke the Bolívar Tubos No. 2?
- Plan on about 50 minutes for the mareva (petit corona) — longer if you smoke slowly, which keeps it cool and tasting its best.
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