Interesting Cohiba Review

[Daize]

Next up a genio.

The Genios is one of my favorite cigars, deffinitely worth it.

[Soulmanure]

Well,
I've just finished a secreto generously gifted to me by Sir George, and I can say by direct experience now that as far as I'm concerned, Cohibas have a fantastic flavor profile. Mine was a bit like a cuban espresso with cream--sweet, smooth, and full of a coffee/chocolate flavor. And for such a small stick, it lasted quite a long time. I'm converted. Next up a genio.

[moidoid]

Having dissected the cigar at least I am satisfied that it is a real Cohiba. I wonder how many more of my SLB are too tight to smoke.

Not a great advert for Cuban cigars at ?400 a box.

Yes, I'm pissed off.

[Soulmanure]

I've just tried one of my well-kept 2006 Robustos and I would say I smoked a quarter before it became impossible to draw on due to having a 1 inch plug at the band. I will do an autopsy but I am less than impressed with a ?20+ cigar being unsmokeable.

I am less than impressed with the number of expensive cigars I buy that are not pleasurable due to their construction. Surely a plugged cigar should be a rarity?

Pardon my Californian, but that is absolutely uncool. I was graciously gifted a Cohiba Robusto by Sir George, so I'll let you know when I get a chance to sit down and enjoy this object of controversy.

[moidoid]

I've just tried one of my well-kept 2006 Robustos and I would say I smoked a quarter before it became impossible to draw on due to having a 1 inch plug at the band. I will do an autopsy but I am less than impressed with a ?20+ cigar being unsmokeable.

I am less than impressed with the number of expensive cigars I buy that are not pleasurable due to their construction. Surely a plugged cigar should be a rarity?

[monkey66]

I am a big Cohiba fan but they do not smoke well young. 2 years minimum ideally 5 or more. My picks are the Sig II, IV and VI.

[Daize]

Cohiba Corona Especiales Reserva 1998/9

Reserva ? AFAIK no corona especial reserva was produced in those years. In fact the only especial rserva I know of come out of the cohiba seleccion box produced in 2002/03

[nicwing]

Just seen a list of aged singles at Sautter and they have :

Cohiba Corona Especiales Reserva 1998/9
& Cohiba Siglo IV 1995 both for ?30 each so you can check out some aged sticks if you pop into see Johhny.

[Soulmanure]

as much as i think there's other great cigars coming outta cuba, mainly (for me) from brands like h upmann, hoyo de monterrey, partagas and bolivar, there's a very good reason why cohiba is so highly regarded!!!! however, i stated recently that i think a title fight should be arranged between cohiba and trinidad........

* the corona especial (fidel castro's favourite vitola)
* the siglo III
* the maduro secretos
* the siglo VI


all the best,

alex

Senor Robusto,
I'm surprised you didn't list the robusto! You make an interesting point about the trinidad, which has a sort of similar position of being relatively expensive and getting very high marks from some, and others finding them not so great--though they are also on the list.

But hey, could Fidel be wrong? And if he was wrong, could anyone ever get a word in edgewise to tell him so?

[Gryph]

I am like many here on this thread in that I find the Cohiba hype and to a greater extent the price has put me off. I look at them a bit like Crystal Champagne and Hip Hopists in that they almost appear a badge of honour or prestige.

Now, a bottle of '02 Cristal, Cohiba robusto and a warm evening - that's a fine hour indeed

[Robert747]

I have a box of Cohiba Robustos gently doing their thing since 2006. Perhaps I should crack them open this summer and report back. I have a few Cohiba lying around - a Siglos VI, and Esplendido & a LE Piramide but I don't think I've ever tried one! I think that they just feel too expensive to smoke...

Cohiba's are expensive but you are buying something very, very special. To me Cohiba is the flagship brand for Habanos - nothing is left to chance. It is almost a National symbol. You take a superb product - turn it up a notch and you have Cohiba. I'm a fan!

[senor_robusto]

hey soulmanure,
i am one of the fellows here who states openly that i think cohibas are expensive and over rated...........then i have to eat my words when i have a secretos, siglo II or robusto!!!! lol!!! the siglo VI is a fantastic cigar, i've only ever had 3 of them and they were heavenly..........

as much as i think there's other great cigars coming outta cuba, mainly (for me) from brands like h upmann, hoyo de monterrey, partagas and bolivar, there's a very good reason why cohiba is so highly regarded!!!! however, i stated recently that i think a title fight should be arranged between cohiba and trinidad........

back to the topic though, you definitely gotta give cohibas a go!!! they are fantastic cigars that very rarely leave you feeling disappointed or worse, cheated!!! some will suggest the robusto, some the siglo VI.........i'm gonna stick my neck out and recommend........
* the corona especial (fidel castro's favourite vitola)
* the siglo III
* the maduro secretos
* the siglo VI

these have all been fantastic cigars, never had a bad one yet (even though i've only ever bought them, except for the secretos, as singles from my local habanos shop here in belfast)! i'd love to try a lancero, never see them sold singly here

all the best,

alex

[moidoid]

I have a box of Cohiba Robustos gently doing their thing since 2006. Perhaps I should crack them open this summer and report back. I have a few Cohiba lying around - a Siglos VI, and Esplendido & a LE Piramide but I don't think I've ever tried one! I think that they just feel too expensive to smoke...

[nicwing]

An almost sensible post from TJ, well that's a first.

I am like many here on this thread in that I find the Cohiba hype and to a greater extent the price has put me off. I look at them a bit like Crystal Champagne and Hip Hopists in that they almost appear a badge of honour or prestige.

But price and bling aside, I have to say that I have smoked very few and am not really qualified to judge but the Siglo IV tubo I smoked sitting outside Franco's in Jermyn street last summer with three very good friends is without doubt the very best cigar I have ever smoked (and it was a gift so I don't have that light walleted after taste either!)

If this thread does one thing it's to make me want to try some more and try to keep an open mind.

[TJCoro]

I second that review.

I have yet to have a Cohiba--it's next on the list of must-try cigars. However, I keep hearing quite a bit of back-and-forth on this brand and just read this less than salutary review in the following:

http://www.cigarinspector.com/cohiba/overpriced-brand-name-cigar-thou-name-is-cohiba

I'm still probably going to try some Siglo IV's sooner than later, but I hear a lot of people throw the terms "overpriced" and "overrated" at these sticks, and then there are those who've got nothin' but love. Is this just a matter of preference?

I read that review the other day senor soulman, and somewhat agree.

I have been a big fan of the Cohiba line for many years, especially the VI and secretos. But lately, the robustos have been leaving me wanting.

I thought it was me, but after reading the review, maybe not.

I'm still big fan and hoping a few years in the humidor will correct the deficiencies I've noticed in recent productions.

Well, (hic) that's what I think, anyway (hic).






Hey El Perro. If you don't want 'em, I have a box you can put them in.