Weekend in Geneva

[stearns]

So... I went to geneva for the big auto show, but i may have had more fun at the shops there. this is what made it out of the city






truly a beautiful city, i highly suggest visiting to anyone who has thought about it

stearns

[Bartolomeo]

Nice, let us know how those Lolas smoke when you open them up

Bart™

[md4958]

Looks like youre doing pretty well over there Benji! So much for being a "struggling college student"

[stearns]

Looks like youre doing pretty well over there Benji! So much for being a "struggling college student"

just got lucky that it was the beginning of the month, and i had just paid off my credit card, so i still got all month to figure out how to afford these

stearns

[mosesbotbol]

Are you travelling the country while there? The half pass could make going Portmann's worth while. At least it's not far to go skiing from Geneva.

What are your favorite cars from the Auto Show?

[massphatness]

Ben - what's up with the double band on the BBF? Any back story to that?

[eldondo]

Gerard has some specially (by him) selected cigars.. those get a second band...

In UK you can find cigars with a second band of the "Orchant Collection" or "Hunters & Frankau"...

[mosesbotbol]

Gerard has some specially (by him) selected cigars.. those get a second band...

They are no different from the regular BBF's, just the most choice and best selection of BBF's to warrant and additional ring.

Are the rings put on in CH? I assume they are.

[Smallclub]

They are no different from the regular BBF's, just the most choice and best selection of BBF's to warrant and additional ring.

Are you kidding? It's not a selection, but –supposedly– a creation:

Excerpt from Gérard's documentation:
This cigar is the first product, officially made in Cuban manufactures, with a completely new vision. It perfectly represents the concept of private blend such as was the case in the Sixties […]. As Bolivar got progressively acclaimed among lovers of rich and strong cigars, we intended to bring to this mark a more flexible quality with smooth, aromatic and woody properties offering the pleasure of tasting the cigar at any hour of the day and even after a light meal. […] Because of its innovating concept, the production of this cigar is limited, and its customers are hand-picked.

[vicvitola]

Very nice Ben! Thanks for sharing. I agree with your comments on the city!

They are no different from the regular BBF's, just the most choice and best selection of BBF's to warrant and additional ring.

That's not the case according to vendor. I guess it depends on what story you want to beleive. According to the him, they are blended to his specifications to more closely represent the old blend.

Are the rings put on in CH? I assume they are.

My understanding is the bands are on them when they leave the island in the branded boxes. The box also has the "Gerards" logo burned into the box similar to the way the marca logo is.

[vicvitola]

Are you kidding? It's not a selection, but –supposedly– a creation:

Excerpt from Gérard's documentation:
This cigar is the first product, officially made in Cuban manufactures, with a completely new vision. It perfectly represents the concept of private blend such as was the case in the Sixties […]. As Bolivar got progressively acclaimed among lovers of rich and strong cigars, we intended to bring to this mark a more flexible quality with smooth, aromatic and woody properties offering the pleasure of tasting the cigar at any hour of the day and even after a light meal. […] Because of its innovating concept, the production of this cigar is limited, and its customers are hand-picked.

You beat me to the punch Frank. I was looking for that.

[chibnkr]

This is indeed the case. The cabinets (which are in virtually all respects identical to the regular BBF cabinets) are actually branded "seleccion Gerard" in the same style as the "Bolivar" logo and the other imprinting...To me, the cigars are a bit more "floral" than the regular BBF blend. Very good sticks, IMHO.

Are you kidding? It's not a selection, but –supposedly– a creation:

Excerpt from Gérard's documentation:
This cigar is the first product, officially made in Cuban manufactures, with a completely new vision. It perfectly represents the concept of private blend such as was the case in the Sixties […]. As Bolivar got progressively acclaimed among lovers of rich and strong cigars, we intended to bring to this mark a more flexible quality with smooth, aromatic and woody properties offering the pleasure of tasting the cigar at any hour of the day and even after a light meal. […] Because of its innovating concept, the production of this cigar is limited, and its customers are hand-picked.

[chibnkr]

Are the rings put on in CH? I assume they are.

Pretty sure they are applied in Cuba...just like the brand on the boxes.

[mosesbotbol]

I have heard they are really good. Gerrard gets some bashing from the Swiss-German's and is over an hour train ride for me (not mention $90 roundtrip). I'll pick up some this summer.

[Smokntaz]

Nice selection and pics, thanks for sharing.