jdawg
17-09-2009, 05:54 AM
I bought a box a few months back dated, Oct 08. This was my first go at a Cuban Cohiba...at least a real one anyway. A year ago, I fell for the popular scam of buying the glasstop 3 pack robustos in Mexico. Afterwards, I was so pissed off about being scammed; it motivated me into researching where to buy real CC and what to look for, etc. That is how I found this great place!!!!! Luckily, I only paid $15 for them, but I was still pissed off, nonetheless.
Anyway, back to my review. I withstood the temptation and let them sit in the humi for the last 3 months. However, I could not wait any longer. I wanted to know what a Cuban Cohiba was like. Would it live up to the name, hype, and cost? How would it compare to a NC Cohiba? I know they are still rather young, but since I do like some cigars young (any Partagas); I thought I would give it a go and see how these are.
Well, it lit up beautifully. The burn was spot on for the first half of the cigar, and it was a windy day here. During the first third of the smoke, I was greeted with a sweet grassy flavor, with a hint of wood and cedar. Very pleasant. As the cigar progressed to the halfway point, the spice kicked up a touch, and the sweet grassy flavor dissipated. The final third was all earth, coffee, with an increased spice. At this point, I would say the cigar went from medium bodied to medium-full. The cigar was never harsh and had a pleasant finish. It was an hour and 15 minutes well spent.
Overall, yeah Cohiba does live up to the hype. I can only imagine how good these will be in another year or two. In my opinion, these are probably the best value in the siglo line, price wise. Money well spent.
Anyway, back to my review. I withstood the temptation and let them sit in the humi for the last 3 months. However, I could not wait any longer. I wanted to know what a Cuban Cohiba was like. Would it live up to the name, hype, and cost? How would it compare to a NC Cohiba? I know they are still rather young, but since I do like some cigars young (any Partagas); I thought I would give it a go and see how these are.
Well, it lit up beautifully. The burn was spot on for the first half of the cigar, and it was a windy day here. During the first third of the smoke, I was greeted with a sweet grassy flavor, with a hint of wood and cedar. Very pleasant. As the cigar progressed to the halfway point, the spice kicked up a touch, and the sweet grassy flavor dissipated. The final third was all earth, coffee, with an increased spice. At this point, I would say the cigar went from medium bodied to medium-full. The cigar was never harsh and had a pleasant finish. It was an hour and 15 minutes well spent.
Overall, yeah Cohiba does live up to the hype. I can only imagine how good these will be in another year or two. In my opinion, these are probably the best value in the siglo line, price wise. Money well spent.