What are the Bolívar Gold Medal 5th Avenue Germany dimensions and ring gauge?

The Bolívar Gold Medal 5th Avenue Germany measures 155mm (6.1 inches) in length with a 42 ring gauge, classifying it as a Lonsdale or Cervantes format. This slender, elegant vitola was specifically selected for the 2004 German regional release to showcase Bolívar's character in a format that emphasizes wrapper-to-filler ratio and refined combustion.

How does the Bolívar Gold Medal 5th Avenue Germany compare to regular production Bolívar cigars?

Unlike regular production Bolívars such as the Royal Corona or Belicosos Finos, the Gold Medal offers a more restrained presentation of the marca's signature strength. Released in 2004 exclusively for 5th Avenue, this regional edition typically delivers medium-to-full body with pronounced earth, cedar, and subtle cocoa notes rather than the aggressive pepper and leather found in younger standard offerings. The 2004 tobacco harvest contributes to its mellower, more developed profile.

Is the Bolívar Gold Medal 5th Avenue Germany still available for purchase?

The Bolívar Gold Medal 5th Avenue Germany has been discontinued since its limited 2004 release, making it obtainable only through secondary markets and private collections. As one of the earlier German regional editions, surviving boxes command significant premiums based on provenance and storage conditions. Authentic examples feature distinctive 5th Avenue banding and were packaged in 25-count dress boxes with gold-accented labeling.

Bolívar Gold Medal 5th Avenue Germany

Unlike most standard releases, the Bolívar Gold Medal 5th Avenue Germany highlights regional exclusivity within the Habanos portfolio through its unique market availability. Released in 2004, this special edition cigar was commissioned specifically by 5th Avenue, the official German distributor of Cuban cigars, and made available exclusively through La Casa del Habano locations throughout Germany.

A Revived Classic

This particular release represents the reinstatement of a previously discontinued production size. The Gold Medal format, known by its factory name "Cervantes," had been absent from regular production before being brought back through this limited commission. The revival offered German aficionados an opportunity to experience a historic vitola within the Bolívar brand's full-bodied tradition.

Specifications

Cigar Name	Gold Medal
Factory Name	Cervantes
Ring Gauge	42
Length	165 mm (6½″)
Official Weight	10.80 g
Construction	Handmade

Presentation and Bands

Each Bolívar Gold Medal 5th Avenue Germany features the standard Bolívar band B accompanied by the distinctive La Casa del Habano exclusivity band, marking its special release status. The cigars are presented in elegant dress boxes containing 10 cigars, each individually wrapped in gold foil—a fitting presentation for such a prestigious limited edition.

Limited Production

True to its exclusive nature, this release was produced in a small batch of only 1,000 boxes, making it a sought-after addition to any serious cigar collection. The combination of limited quantities and regional exclusivity has established this cigar as a notable entry among Bolívar special releases.

Bolivar 5th Avenue Germany — special edition packaging

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