COHIBA SIGLO IV
Origin : Cuba
Format : Corona Gorda
Size : 143 x 18.26 mm
Ring : 46
Weight : 11.41 g
Hand-Made
Smoked a few of these during the weekend. Cohiba Siglo IV is a cigar you must treat with respect, make sure you have plenty of time to enjoy it – if you are in a hurry, you won’t get much out of it (I learned this from my own mistake and nearly spoiled one).
Appearance :
I guess everybody will agree with me – the stick looks great. Flawless chocolate wrapper, neat, shiny band – these guys know how to make a good-looking cigar.
Construction :
The construction is another trump card of this cigar. Perfect draw all the way, regular burn and fair amounts of smoke.
Flavor :
Upon lighting, woody and grassy aromas steadily set in, these will be present during the hour that I usually need to smoke a Cohiba Siglo IV (again, make sure you’re not in a hurry!). Unfortunately, the flavour is too monotonous to let me call this cigar extraordinary, it’s just a high-quality habano that you can always count on.
Value :
More expensive than other corona gordas, true. At the same time, you can be sure that you are getting a stick that is perfectly constructed.
Overall Rating :
Cohiba Siglo IV is a high-quality cigar that just lacks a little amplitude. I would not certify this as the best corona gorda,
COHIBA ROBUSTO
Origin : Cuba
Format : Robusto
Size : 124 x 19.84 mm
Ring : 50
Weight : 11.66 g
Hand-Made
Appearance :
The look of the Cohiba Robusto rarely disappoints. The wrapper beautifully shines and is as oily as it can get. The pre-light aroma is exquisite – sour, it reminds me of hazelnut and almonds. Comfortable pre-draw with light notes of butter.
Construction :
You should keep in mind that the production of this vitola is not 100% consistent. Therefore, if you smoke these regularly, from time to time you will find imperfect sticks in terms of burn and draw. It is especially frustrating to purchase a box half-filled with cigars that escaped the quality control. That being said, most of the time the Cohiba Robusto is impeccably rolled without any soft spots and smokes just as well as it looks.
Flavor :
The first puffs are strong and peppery. In the first third, the flavour is very toasty, marked by peppery and woody notes with a creamy finish. Extremely balanced full-bodied blend that represents a model of high quality Cuban cigars. The second third is cedary, very round, creamy, with hints of honey. The finish is exquisite as well, with bold and creamy cocoa notes without any harshness/leather which usually allows me to nub the cigar. Delicious.
Value :
While slightly more expensive than most of other Cuban robustos that I smoke regularly, I seldom feel that I’m overpaying.
Overall Rating :
Even though the Cohiba Robusto is certainly less consistent than, for example, Ramon Allones Specially Selected or Partagas Serie D 4, it is worth having a box in the humidor. I feel that it is slightly superior, flavour-wise. And, of course, the magic of smoking a Cohiba always adds to the overall score.
COHIBA SIGLO VI
Origin : Cuba
Factory : El Laguito
Format : Canonazo
Size : 150 (5.9”) x 20.64 mm
Ring : 52
Hand-Made
As I take it out of my humidor, I can’t help but notice how unassuming it is. The wrapper looks like any other Habano, light brown and thin with very little visible veins – just a little more red in colour. I expected it to be heftier than it is: most Cohibas are packed very tightly, but not this one. Upon clipping it, I notice the pre-light draw is very easy.
I toast the foot and begin to draw in the best that Cuba has to offer.
The first few puffs are milder than I expected, even given the tobacco’s age. The flavours are slightly woody with leather and white pepper that still manages to tickle the sinuses.
To say that this cigar is complex is almost a disservice, every puff yields a different note all the while maintaining a perfect balance and a long finish.
The pepper note picks up a bit an inch in paired with that wonderful earthy mustiness that makes Cuban tobacco so unique.
The burn is dead even and the aroma of the smoke is floral and intense!
Another inch in, the cigar gets richer and stronger, notes of espresso and anise abound.
Notes of tea are paired with the leather and wood with a hint of cocoa powder on the finish. There is also a surprising amount of mint present.
Halfway through, if you can believe this, the Siglo VI gets better. The retrohale is musty and rich and is better than anything I have ever smoked. The cocoa notes intensify and accentuate the licoricy finish.
This is among the best cigars I have smoked. Really my only complaint is that this cigar smokes too fast, I would compromise the draw to make this cigar last longer!
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