Disappointing (To say the least) Cohiba Maduro 5 Genios

[RDBM]

I generally love maduros and couldn't wait to try one of these. I was really disappointed too. The flavour just wasn't what I was expecting and given the premium I was expecting so much more than it delivered. It had a really tight draw to it too. To be honest, I've had better maduros for 1/6 the cost of the Cohiba. I thought I must have had a 'bad one' so bought another, from another source but I'm gonna let it rest a little while.

Rob

Will be a good while before the other one I have is seeing the flame Rob.

[RobBooth]

I generally love maduros and couldn't wait to try one of these. I was really disappointed too. The flavour just wasn't what I was expecting and given the premium I was expecting so much more than it delivered. It had a really tight draw to it too. To be honest, I've had better maduros for 1/6 the cost of the Cohiba. I thought I must have had a 'bad one' so bought another, from another source but I'm gonna let it rest a little while.

Rob

[CPWSolf]

I do like a Cohiba but could never afford to take the plunge on some of the sticks. I tend to spend ?6-15 on anyone stick as a rule. Budgets have to dictate sadly.
But I cannot fault the Siglo II for the price.

[RDBM]

Don't let me put you off Cohiba's Stevey, in general they're a great smoke, I've just got the hump with them at the moment . I've still got a few in the humi I'm looking forward to sampling. Value for money is a totally different discussion as far as Cuban v non Cuban is concerned and is down to the individual.

[STEVEYB112]

Im glad this thread popped up, one of my first cigars and first ever Cohiba, I was left wondering what all the fuss was about!

[RDBM]

Great, thanks

[Budgie Smuggler]

Cheers, will give it a go. How long would you reckon ?

24/48 hrs


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[RDBM]

Thats probably part of the problem there, try dry boxing your other one before smoking and seeing if it makes any difference

Cheers, will give it a go. How long would you reckon ?

[Smallclub]

Maduro 5 line ... I can't and will never be convinced that these are a cohiba ...

Agree, although that doesn't make it a bad cigar? too pricey, lacking depth, etc. but I can understand how some people like them?

[Smallclub]

This line doesn't taste "cuban" to me. Strenght without depth.

[Sligub]

Pretty much 70%. Can't seem to get it much lower. Have ordered some HF beads to see if they help.

Thats probably part of the problem there, try dry boxing your other one before smoking and seeing if it makes any difference

[RDBM]

I wouldn't right them off because of bad construction in one stick, though I'm personally not a huge fan. Just out of intrest what humidity do you store at?

Pretty much 70%. Can't seem to get it much lower. Have ordered some HF beads to see if they help.

[butternutsquashpie]

I can't and will never be convinced that these are a cohiba ...

Essentially sums up everything I need to say.
Those secretos are pretty nice for a non-Cuban profile with Cuban development. but the cost makes them something to avoid. Bloody shame, that as it would've had potential.

We'll also see glimmers of a Partagas Maduro line up soon. That is something that'll I'm "curious" about (with the connotations of: Morbid curiosity, schadenfreude, and a few other funny words)

[Nick2021]

For some reason, I just can't seem to get into the cohiba Madura series....

[Seegarnub]

I've had a couple of single sticks in the past, one of which was very good and one more recently which was poor.


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