The Bolívar Tubos Selección represents a historic special release from one of Cuba's most revered cigar houses. This collection was introduced during the pre-1960 era and remained in production until its discontinuation in the 1980s, offering aficionados a curated selection of tubed cigars from the prestigious Bolívar brand.
Cigars in the Selección
This release comprised three standard production sizes, each presented in protective aluminium tubes:
Bolívar Tubos No.1
| Factory Name | Coronas |
| Ring Gauge | 42 |
| Length | 142 mm (5⅝″) |
| Official Weight | 9.29 g |
| Cigars per Box | 10 |
Bolívar Tubos No.2
| Factory Name | Marevas |
| Ring Gauge | 42 |
| Length | 129 mm (5⅛″) |
| Official Weight | 8.46 g |
| Cigars per Box | 10 |
Bolívar Tubos No.3
| Factory Name | Placeras |
| Ring Gauge | 34 |
| Length | 125 mm (4⅞″) |
| Official Weight | 5.27 g |
| Cigars per Box | 10 |
Construction and Presentation
- Construction: Handmade
- Tubes: Standard aluminium tubes
- Bands: Standard band A
- Packaging: Dress box containing 30 cigars in aluminium tubes
Historical Background
The Bolívar Tubos Selección entered the market before 1960, making it one of the earlier special releases from the brand. Production continued through the decades until the line was discontinued during the 1980s. Today, these cigars are considered collectible items, representing a bygone era of Cuban cigar craftsmanship.
Related Releases
- Bolívar Tubos No.1
- Bolívar Tubos No.2
- Bolívar Tubos No.3
- Bolívar Tubos No.1 Siglo XXI Millennium Humidor