Bolivar Royal Coronas is the flagship robusto from one of Cuba's boldest, most full-bodied brands. This powerful 4.9" x 50 vitola delivers earthy leather, cocoa, and black pepper over a woody core. Named Cigar Aficionado's No. 1 Cigar of the Year 2006, it is a benchmark for lovers of strong Habanos. Learn more →
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Tasting Notes
Cedar
Leather
Coffee
Chocolate
Pepper
Wood
Cigar Profile
Strength
Length4.9"
Ring Gauge50
WrapperCuban (Vuelta Abajo)
FillerCuban (Vuelta Abajo)
CountryCuba
Box Count25
The story behind Bolivar
Bolivar is one of Cuba's most storied marcas — every cigar hand-rolled in Havana from sun-grown Vuelta Abajo leaf, aged and crafted by master torcedores under the official Habanos S.A. seal.
It's not just a cigar. It's an experience reserved for the true connoisseur.
Every Bolivar Royal Coronas is guaranteed 100% authentic, sourced directly from Habanos S.A. with the official seal and full traceability from Vuelta Abajo to your door.
Founded in 1901 and named after Simón Bolívar, the liberator of South America, Bolivar built its reputation on sheer power. It is widely regarded as one of the fullest, most characterful marques in the entire Habanos portfolio, and the Royal Coronas is its flagship robusto: a stout 4.9 inches by a 50 ring gauge that packs remarkable depth into a one-hour smoke. In 2006 it was named the No. 1 Cigar of the Year by Cigar Aficionado with a score of 94.
Flavor profile by thirds
The Royal Coronas opens bold, with earthy leather, cocoa and a peppery kick. The middle third settles into rich coffee, dark wood and a touch of cedar, while the final third stays deep and powerful with a long, spicy finish. This is a full-bodied Cuban cigar from first light to last.
Pairings
Espresso or a strong black coffee matches its intensity.
Aged dark rum tames the pepper and lifts the cocoa notes.
A bold, smoky whisky stands toe to toe with the body.
Aging and storage
Bolivars are excellent fresh and mellow beautifully with three to five years of rest, trading raw power for refinement. Keep them at 65 to 70 percent humidity in a seasoned humidor; see our guide on how long cigars last.
Who it is for
The Royal Coronas is built for the experienced smoker who loves a strong, full-bodied Habano, ideally after a meal. If you prefer something gentler, browse the best Cuban cigars for beginners first.
Frequently asked questions
How strong is the Bolivar Royal Coronas? It is full-bodied, one of the most powerful regular-production Habanos, and best enjoyed after eating.
What size is the Royal Coronas? It is a robusto measuring roughly 4.9 inches (124 mm) with a 50 ring gauge.
Discreet international shipping in climate-controlled boxes. Estimated delivery: Europe 3–5 days, Americas 5–8 days, Asia & Oceania 7–10 days.
Free shipping on orders over $199. Returns accepted within 30 days on sealed, unopened boxes.
Unbranded outer packaging.
Insurance against loss or damage included.
Real-time tracking.
Keep your cigars at 65–72% relative humidity and 18–21°C (65–70°F). We recommend a properly seasoned Spanish cedar humidor and a digitally calibrated hygrometer.
Store cigars horizontally and rotate every 30 days.
Avoid direct light, drafts and external aromas.
Long aging accentuates aromatic complexity.
22 reviews for Bolivar Royal Coronas
Rated 5 out of 5
Annie Griffin –
This is hands down one of the best coronas I’ve smoked this year. The Bolivar Bolivar Royal Coronas exceeded all expectations. Rich, creamy smoke with complex notes of coffee and cream. Construction is perfect, ash holds firm. Worth every penny!
Rated 4 out of 5
Brenda Gibson –
Solid corona from Bolivar. The Bolivar Royal Coronas has nice flavors of honey and tobacco and good construction. Enjoyed about 50 minutes of smooth smoking. Would recommend, especially for those new to Bolivar.
Rated 5 out of 5
Nancy Martin –
Exceptional cigar from Bolivar. The Bolivar Royal Coronas delivers on every level – flavor, construction, consistency. Beautiful notes of cedar and spice throughout the 58 minute smoke. This is why Cuban cigars are legendary!
Rated 5 out of 5
William Garcia –
Top-tier quality from Bolivar. The Bolivar Royal Coronas showcases everything I love about Cuban cigars – impeccable craftsmanship, smooth draw, and layers of flavor. Picked up notes of nuts and earth. Burned evenly throughout. A must-try for any serious aficionado!
Rated 5 out of 5
Diane Ross –
Best corona I’ve had in a long time! Bolivar really knocked it out of the park with the Bolivar Royal Coronas. Rich flavor profile featuring nuts and earth, perfect draw, and excellent burn. Can’t recommend this enough!
Rated 5 out of 5
Sarah Johnson –
A true masterpiece from Bolivar. This Bolivar Royal Coronas is everything you want in a premium Cuban cigar. Exquisite flavors of honey and tobacco, flawless construction, razor-sharp burn. Been smoking these for years and they never disappoint!
Rated 5 out of 5
Matthew Jackson –
Phenomenal smoke! Been enjoying Cuban cigars for years and this Bolivar Royal Coronas is easily one of my favorites. Beautiful wrapper, flawless construction, and about 47 minutes of pure enjoyment. The flavor profile is incredible – cocoa and pepper. Will definitely order more!
Rated 5 out of 5
Irene Cole –
Absolutely outstanding corona! The Bolivar Bolivar Royal Coronas delivers exceptional quality from start to finish. Rich, complex flavors with notes of cocoa and pepper. Perfect construction and draw. This is what premium Cuban cigars are all about. Highly recommended!
Rated 5 out of 5
Arthur Knight –
Top-tier quality from Bolivar. The Bolivar Royal Coronas showcases everything I love about Cuban cigars – impeccable craftsmanship, smooth draw, and layers of flavor. Picked up notes of honey and tobacco. Burned evenly throughout. A must-try for any serious aficionado!
Rated 5 out of 5
Jeffrey Watson –
Absolutely outstanding corona! The Bolivar Bolivar Royal Coronas delivers exceptional quality from start to finish. Rich, complex flavors with notes of cedar and spice. Perfect construction and draw. This is what premium Cuban cigars are all about. Highly recommended!
Rated 5 out of 5
Kenneth Brooks –
This is hands down one of the best coronas I’ve smoked this year. The Bolivar Bolivar Royal Coronas exceeded all expectations. Rich, creamy smoke with complex notes of nuts and earth. Construction is perfect, ash holds firm. Worth every penny!
Rated 5 out of 5
Mildred Pierce –
Absolutely love this Bolivar Royal Coronas! Bolivar continues to impress with their quality. Wonderful complexity with cocoa and pepper, smooth creamy smoke, and perfect construction. One of my all-time favorites!
Rated 5 out of 5
Judith Boyd –
A true masterpiece from Bolivar. This Bolivar Royal Coronas is everything you want in a premium Cuban cigar. Exquisite flavors of honey and tobacco, flawless construction, razor-sharp burn. Been smoking these for years and they never disappoint!
Rated 5 out of 5
Victor Harper –
Five stars all the way! The Bolivar Bolivar Royal Coronas is simply amazing. Smooth from start to finish with beautiful notes of cedar and spice. This is my go-to cigar now. Outstanding quality and flavor complexity!
Rated 5 out of 5
Marilyn Stone –
Five stars all the way! The Bolivar Bolivar Royal Coronas is simply amazing. Smooth from start to finish with beautiful notes of cedar and spice. This is my go-to cigar now. Outstanding quality and flavor complexity!
Rated 5 out of 5
Helen Bennett –
This is hands down one of the best coronas I’ve smoked this year. The Bolivar Bolivar Royal Coronas exceeded all expectations. Rich, creamy smoke with complex notes of coffee and cream. Construction is perfect, ash holds firm. Worth every penny!
Rated 5 out of 5
Cynthia Bailey –
Five stars all the way! The Bolivar Bolivar Royal Coronas is simply amazing. Smooth from start to finish with beautiful notes of honey and tobacco. This is my go-to cigar now. Outstanding quality and flavor complexity!
Rated 5 out of 5
Betty Lewis –
Five stars all the way! The Bolivar Bolivar Royal Coronas is simply amazing. Smooth from start to finish with beautiful notes of leather and wood. This is my go-to cigar now. Outstanding quality and flavor complexity!
Rated 4 out of 5
Samuel Morris –
Great smoke for the price. This Bolivar Royal Coronas offers excellent value for a premium Bolivar cigar. Good flavor with notes of honey and tobacco, even burn, and consistent quality. Perfect for a weekend smoke. Happy with this purchase!
Rated 4 out of 5
Eugene Simpson –
Great cigar! Bolivar Bolivar Royal Coronas offers excellent quality and flavor. Notes of coffee and cream throughout, good burn, nice draw. Not quite perfect but very close. Will definitely order again!
Rated 4 out of 5
Albert Ross –
The Bolivar Bolivar Royal Coronas is a quality corona. Nice balance of flavor and strength. I enjoyed the cocoa and pepper notes throughout. Construction was very good with only one minor touch-up needed. Good cigar for experienced smokers.
Rated 3 out of 5
Catherine Murray –
Good cigar but expected a bit more for the price. The Bolivar Bolivar Royal Coronas delivered on flavor (leather and wood) and construction, but lacked the complexity I was hoping for. Solid smoke, just not outstanding. Still enjoyable.
“Exceptional selection and the cigars are genuine Habanos — correct bands, codes and a flawless draw. Shipping was fast and everything arrived in perfect condition.”
James R.
Verified · United States
“The best online experience for Cuban cigars I have found. You can tell they care about quality and service from the first email to delivery.”
Michael T.
Verified · Canada
“Beautiful packaging, perfect humidity and the cigars are always flawless. After three orders this is my trusted source for Habanos.”
Alejandro P.
Verified · Spain
“Ordered a full box and it cleared customs in three days with zero issues. Fresh, well-humidified and exactly as described.”
Thomas B.
Verified · United Kingdom
“Discreet packaging, excellent communication and authentic cigars every time. Highly recommended for any collector.”
Henrik L.
Verified · Germany
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Annie Griffin –
This is hands down one of the best coronas I’ve smoked this year. The Bolivar Bolivar Royal Coronas exceeded all expectations. Rich, creamy smoke with complex notes of coffee and cream. Construction is perfect, ash holds firm. Worth every penny!
Brenda Gibson –
Solid corona from Bolivar. The Bolivar Royal Coronas has nice flavors of honey and tobacco and good construction. Enjoyed about 50 minutes of smooth smoking. Would recommend, especially for those new to Bolivar.
Nancy Martin –
Exceptional cigar from Bolivar. The Bolivar Royal Coronas delivers on every level – flavor, construction, consistency. Beautiful notes of cedar and spice throughout the 58 minute smoke. This is why Cuban cigars are legendary!
William Garcia –
Top-tier quality from Bolivar. The Bolivar Royal Coronas showcases everything I love about Cuban cigars – impeccable craftsmanship, smooth draw, and layers of flavor. Picked up notes of nuts and earth. Burned evenly throughout. A must-try for any serious aficionado!
Diane Ross –
Best corona I’ve had in a long time! Bolivar really knocked it out of the park with the Bolivar Royal Coronas. Rich flavor profile featuring nuts and earth, perfect draw, and excellent burn. Can’t recommend this enough!
Sarah Johnson –
A true masterpiece from Bolivar. This Bolivar Royal Coronas is everything you want in a premium Cuban cigar. Exquisite flavors of honey and tobacco, flawless construction, razor-sharp burn. Been smoking these for years and they never disappoint!
Matthew Jackson –
Phenomenal smoke! Been enjoying Cuban cigars for years and this Bolivar Royal Coronas is easily one of my favorites. Beautiful wrapper, flawless construction, and about 47 minutes of pure enjoyment. The flavor profile is incredible – cocoa and pepper. Will definitely order more!
Irene Cole –
Absolutely outstanding corona! The Bolivar Bolivar Royal Coronas delivers exceptional quality from start to finish. Rich, complex flavors with notes of cocoa and pepper. Perfect construction and draw. This is what premium Cuban cigars are all about. Highly recommended!
Arthur Knight –
Top-tier quality from Bolivar. The Bolivar Royal Coronas showcases everything I love about Cuban cigars – impeccable craftsmanship, smooth draw, and layers of flavor. Picked up notes of honey and tobacco. Burned evenly throughout. A must-try for any serious aficionado!
Jeffrey Watson –
Absolutely outstanding corona! The Bolivar Bolivar Royal Coronas delivers exceptional quality from start to finish. Rich, complex flavors with notes of cedar and spice. Perfect construction and draw. This is what premium Cuban cigars are all about. Highly recommended!
Kenneth Brooks –
This is hands down one of the best coronas I’ve smoked this year. The Bolivar Bolivar Royal Coronas exceeded all expectations. Rich, creamy smoke with complex notes of nuts and earth. Construction is perfect, ash holds firm. Worth every penny!
Mildred Pierce –
Absolutely love this Bolivar Royal Coronas! Bolivar continues to impress with their quality. Wonderful complexity with cocoa and pepper, smooth creamy smoke, and perfect construction. One of my all-time favorites!
Judith Boyd –
A true masterpiece from Bolivar. This Bolivar Royal Coronas is everything you want in a premium Cuban cigar. Exquisite flavors of honey and tobacco, flawless construction, razor-sharp burn. Been smoking these for years and they never disappoint!
Victor Harper –
Five stars all the way! The Bolivar Bolivar Royal Coronas is simply amazing. Smooth from start to finish with beautiful notes of cedar and spice. This is my go-to cigar now. Outstanding quality and flavor complexity!
Marilyn Stone –
Five stars all the way! The Bolivar Bolivar Royal Coronas is simply amazing. Smooth from start to finish with beautiful notes of cedar and spice. This is my go-to cigar now. Outstanding quality and flavor complexity!
Helen Bennett –
This is hands down one of the best coronas I’ve smoked this year. The Bolivar Bolivar Royal Coronas exceeded all expectations. Rich, creamy smoke with complex notes of coffee and cream. Construction is perfect, ash holds firm. Worth every penny!
Cynthia Bailey –
Five stars all the way! The Bolivar Bolivar Royal Coronas is simply amazing. Smooth from start to finish with beautiful notes of honey and tobacco. This is my go-to cigar now. Outstanding quality and flavor complexity!
Betty Lewis –
Five stars all the way! The Bolivar Bolivar Royal Coronas is simply amazing. Smooth from start to finish with beautiful notes of leather and wood. This is my go-to cigar now. Outstanding quality and flavor complexity!
Samuel Morris –
Great smoke for the price. This Bolivar Royal Coronas offers excellent value for a premium Bolivar cigar. Good flavor with notes of honey and tobacco, even burn, and consistent quality. Perfect for a weekend smoke. Happy with this purchase!
Eugene Simpson –
Great cigar! Bolivar Bolivar Royal Coronas offers excellent quality and flavor. Notes of coffee and cream throughout, good burn, nice draw. Not quite perfect but very close. Will definitely order again!
Albert Ross –
The Bolivar Bolivar Royal Coronas is a quality corona. Nice balance of flavor and strength. I enjoyed the cocoa and pepper notes throughout. Construction was very good with only one minor touch-up needed. Good cigar for experienced smokers.
Catherine Murray –
Good cigar but expected a bit more for the price. The Bolivar Bolivar Royal Coronas delivered on flavor (leather and wood) and construction, but lacked the complexity I was hoping for. Solid smoke, just not outstanding. Still enjoyable.