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Wholesale Bolivar cigars - distributed by MDC.

Bolivar is one of the great Cuban-heritage names, honoring the liberator Simón Bolívar, with the non-Cuban version produced in Honduras. The brand has always stood for boldness - full flavor at a price the everyday smoker can afford. MDC distributes Bolivar as a heritage staple for traditional smokers.

Years in Bolivar Rotation
14+
14 years·Trusted by Four Seasons, The Broadmoor, Caesars Entertainment
MDC + Bolivar

Why MDC stocks Bolivar

Bolivar has meant "strong and full-flavored" to cigar smokers for over a century, and the Honduran-made version keeps that promise at a working price. It is one of those names that sells on reputation - the customer who knows Bolivar does not need a pitch, just a facing they can find.

MDC carries 9 active Bolivar SKUs across its lines. It anchors the heritage-and-value corner of our programs: real history, real flavor, and a box cost that lets retailers price it for the everyday buyer.

“Bolivar is in our standing rotation because the accounts we serve - from casinos to cigar bars - sell through it consistently. That's the only reason a brand stays on our line card.”
- Peter Roth, Founder, MDC - 14 years distributing Bolivar
Core Line-up

Bolivar blends MDC distributes

Not every SKU in the Bolivar catalog is in our standing rotation - we curate to what actually moves at retail. These are the core lines we keep in depth.

01 Core Line

Bolivar Cofradia

The core Honduran-made line - hearty, full-flavored, and traditional. The blend that carries the Bolivar name for the everyday smoker.

02 Core Line

Bolivar Gran Republica

The modern refresh of the marque - a bolder contemporary blend built to reintroduce Bolivar to a new generation.

Venue Fit

Which venues stock Bolivar

Bolivar's full-flavored, traditional profile fits venues with a classic-leaning crowd: liquor stores and smoke shops where heritage names drive the register, steakhouses that want a robust after-dinner option without a boutique price, and casino bars serving longtime smokers. Golf shops stock it for the regulars who want a proper full-flavored smoke on the back nine. Pair it with milder Dominicans so the humidor covers both ends of the strength curve.

The retail margin math for Bolivar

MDC's active Bolivar SKUs run roughly $96–$168 per box wholesale, and venues typically retail at 1.8x–2.5x wholesale. That is heritage-brand economics at their best - a storied name at a box cost that keeps per-stick retail in the everyday range with full margin intact.

How to build a Bolivar program with MDC

The MDC approach to any brand is the same: start with a curated core rotation sized to your venue, prove sell-through, then layer in deeper SKU coverage as the account matures. For a typical hospitality account, a Bolivar program begins with 2–3 vitolas across 40–60 cigars of opening depth, paired with the other brands that complement your overall humidor structure.

Because Bolivar is one of the core workhorse brands in the category, it's almost always part of the MDC opening-proposal for any new account - the exact SKUs and depth vary by whether you're running a bar-led hospitality program, a dedicated cigar lounge, or a pro-shop display. Your rep builds the proposal fast once you apply, with real numbers keyed to your venue.

Related wholesale brands + programs

Other brands frequently paired with Bolivar in MDC programs: Punch , La Gloria Cubana , Hoyo De Monterrey , El Rey Del Mundo . For the complete list of brands MDC distributes, see the wholesale cigar brands index. For the programs each brand fits - hospitality, retail, cigar bar - see Cigars for Hospitality and Cigars for Retail.

Wholesale FAQ

Buying Bolivar wholesale - common questions.

Who is the wholesale distributor for Bolivar cigars?
MDC Wholesale Cigars distributes Bolivar to licensed venues and retailers nationwide - casinos, hotels, steakhouses, golf shops, liquor stores, and cigar bars. Bolivar has been in MDC's standing rotation for 14+ years.
How do I buy Bolivar cigars wholesale?
Apply for an MDC wholesale account - it starts with a short qualification form. Once you're approved, your rep builds a curated first order with Bolivar SKUs matched to your venue. Most new accounts get their first shipment within a week of approval.
How much do Bolivar cigars cost wholesale?
Most premium boxes run roughly $80-$300 wholesale depending on the line and vitola, and venues typically retail at 1.8x-2.5x wholesale. Your exact Bolivar pricing depends on your account and order size - your rep quotes real numbers before you commit to anything.
Can I return Bolivar cigars that don't sell?
Yes. Every MDC order is backed by our no-risk exchange: if a Bolivar SKU doesn't move for your crowd, we swap it for one that will. Cigar orders over $1,000 ship free.
Ready to Stock Bolivar?

Open an MDC account. We'll tell you where Bolivar fits in your rotation.

Apply to open an MDC account. We'll look at your venue profile, your existing rotation (if any), and tell you exactly what a Bolivar program should look like on your floor - opening SKUs, depth, price points, and how it pairs with the rest of your humidor.

Cost of Waiting

Every month without Bolivar on your shelf is margin your competitors are collecting. Your rep can have it in your first shipment within a week of approval.

We only take 4 new accounts a month 4 spots open for July

P.S. Bolivar has been in MDC's standing rotation for 14+ years. If MDC can help your business, we can get you into a first shipment within a week of qualifying.