i've been thinking about these cause i've never had em. anyone have any comments on them?

My favorite regular line cigar. Excellent power and flavor. You'll be very pleasantly surprised.

I notice how you never fail to promote the RA898V. I think I may have to get myself a box someday. Was there any truth to the rumor that these were going to be discontinued?

My recent boxes have had 02 dates. Still easily available.

Supposedly discontinued in 2002, they're getting harder to find & I've seen nothing dated later than 2002.

The Bolivar Chicos were supposed to be discontinued in 02 as well. I recently received several boxes all dated 03.

It is a good cigar. Medium bodied. Pleasant to smoke but not my favorite.

I'd say they're more full than medium bodied. The flavors are woody, less earthy at times a nutty flavor with a touch of honey. They can sneak up on you. You'll be attempting to discern the flavors, then WHAM, you start speaking Spanish (buzzed).