About this brand: Cohiba is the most prestigious brand in the tobacco world and in 2016 it celebrated its 50th anniversary.
It was created in 1966 and for many years it was intended solely as a gift to government personalities, national and foreign, and of course to President Fidel Castro. Since then, it has been manufactured in the prestigious El Laguito factory in Havana.
The name “Cohiba” is an old word used by the Taíno Indians, original inhabitants of the Island, to define the rolled tobacco leaves that these Indians smoked, and that Christopher Columbus saw for the first time in Cuba in 1492. Cohiba is for hence the first name of tobacco.
The leaves used in its preparation are “the selection of the selection” of the best vegas of “San Juan y Martínez” and “San Luis”, in the “Vuelta Abajo” area of the “Pinar del Río” region, Cuba.
Cohiba is the only Habanos brand in which two of the three types of leaves used to make it, dry and light, undergo additional fermentation. This special treatment gives Cohiba an unmistakable aroma and flavor, which cannot be found in any other brand.
Cohiba initially launched the Classic Line, developed between 1966 and 1989 with its characteristic medium to strong flavour, the Linea 1492 with a medium flavour, Cohiba Maduro 5 Linea in 2007, with a mature layer aged for five years through natural processes and In 2010, the brand’s portfolio was expanded with the launch of the new Cohiba Behike line. The most exclusive Habanos, S.A. has ever launched.
The Cohiba Ambar is the first addition to the
brand’s Línea Classica range since the
introduction of the Pirámides Extra in 2012. The
medium-to-full bodied blend of this Línea is
closest to the original Cohiba taste, first
introduced to the world in 1982 with the launch
of the Lancero, Corona Especial and the Panatela.
Called a Placeres in the factories of Cuba, this
new cigar is a unique size within the Habanos SA
portfolio. It measures 5 ¼” (132mm) x 53 ring
gauge and is finished with a pig-tail cap. The
Ambar is presented in varnished boîte nature box
of 10 cigars.
Popular Vitola: Ambar
Factory Vitola: Placeres
Ring Gauge: 53
Cigar Length: 132 mm / 5.25''
Body: Medium - Full
About this cigarillos: The Cohiba Club are slightly larger than the miniatures, to give roughly double the smoking time. In the pack there are ten excellent, sweet, mini cigars expertly made from 100% fine Cubano leaf. Easy draw, lovely aroma and taste.
No cigar cutter is required for the Cohiba Clubs.
Length: 95mm
Ring Gauge: 22
Flavour: Med/Full
About this Cigar: Aromatically and on the palate this cigar is an absolute treat for the senses. Well-constructed, with an opulent smoke, this is a cigar that will challenge even the most experienced palates, with its sophisticated aromas of crushed pepper, dark chocolate and even a ribbon of licorice at times. The 5 years of careful aging granted to each leaf that composes this cigar, is what lends elegance and depth to the smoke.
Popular Vitola: Mágicos
Factory Vitola: Mágicos
Ring Gauge: 52
Cigar Length: 115 mm / 4 1/2''
Body: Medium - Full
About this Cigar: A very flavorful Petit Corona, similar in size to the Trinidad Reyes. This new addition to the Cohiba family comes wrapped in dark leaves that were aged 5 years prior to construction. Enveloping aromas of a tight Italian coffee immediately come to mind and are quickly followed by fragrant notes of white ground pepper and Spring time honey. A treat indeed and a must try for all!
Popular Vitola: Secreto
Factory Vitola: Secreto
Ring Gauge: 40
Cigar Length: 110 mm / 4.3 inches
Body: Medium - Full
About this cigar: As part of Cohiba’s 50th anniversary celebrations last year, a new vitola was introduced to their Linea 1492 range called Medio Siglo.
Medio Siglo (translating to half century) is the first new vitola to join the Siglo series since the addition of the Siglo VI in 2002.
Popular Vitola: Petit Robustos
Factory Vitola: Medio Siglo
Ring Gauge: 52
Cigar Length: 102 mm / 4 ''
Body: Medium
About this cigarillos: Cohiba Minis are an excellent cigar for those with little time on their hands to enjoy a puff of Cuban magic. A full cigar with a flavour which has the greatest presitge in the world of tobacco -machine rolled in Cuba. The leaves used for the tobacco are taken from the same plants which are harvested for world famous premium hand made Havana cigars. These plants are grown in the Vuelta Abajo region in Cuba, and area located west of the island, which is widely regarded as the finest tobacco growing land in the world.
Length: 95mm
Ring Gauge: 21
Flavour: Med/Full
About this Cigar: An intense, small, twenty minute Panetela that could be assimilated, with a slightly creamier finish, to the Lanceros or the Coronas Especiales. For a 26 ring gauge cigar, the variation of flavors it flaunts is quite remarkable. Beans (vanilla, cocoa, coffee) and toasted nuts tickle the taste buds for a notion of complexity suited for larger format cigars. The draw can be a little tight in the beginning but a little patience will be rewarded.
Popular Vitola: Mini-Panetela
Factory Vitola: Laguito No.3
Ring Gauge: 26
Cigar Length: 115 mm / 4 1/2''
Body: Medium - Full
About this Cigar: The Cohiba Piramides Extra is a hand-rolled cigar made with the finest tobacco leaves from the Vuelta Abajo plantations. An exquisite blend of flower and pepper notes, the cigars boast a distinctive and robust flavor. With an extra layer of cask-fermented leaves, this product is sure to please connoisseurs of fine cigars. It also features a new band and hidden holographic elements for improved security. Enjoy a unique cigar-smoking experience with the Cohiba Piramides Extra.
Popular Vitola: Pyramid
Factory Vitola: Piramides Extra
Ring Gauge: 54
Cigar Length: 160 mm / 6 1/4''
Body: Medium - Full
About this Cigar: The aromas of this very noble cigar are swathed in clove, aged wood and cocoa. While some might dispute the claim, at Havana Cigar Exchange we refer to this Robusto as the finest of them all. On a technical level the construction is almost always flawless and the draw is rich and ample. On the palate an intricate blend of fresh grass and rich earth take turns in leading the delicate burn through blissful ebbs and flows. A connoisseur's smoke that can certainly be appreciated by novices alike.
Popular Vitola: Robusto
Factory Vitola: Robustos
Ring Gauge: 50
Cigar Length: 124 mm / 4 7/8''
Body: Medium - Full
About this cigarillos: An exciting new size from one of the most prestigious cigar brands has joined the family of Cuban Minis, Puritos and Clubs. The Cohiba Short combines the length of a Cuban Mini with the width of a Puritos and is machine-made in Cuba using tobaccos from the same region reserved for Habanos.
Length: 3 1/4"
Ring Gauge: 26
Flavour: Full
About this Cigar: True to its kinship, the Siglo I marries premium Havana tobacco with experienced craftsmanship. The blend chosen by the blend master is simple but effective in releasing notes of wood, dry tobacco and coarse salt. This Demi Corona is short, relatively thin and can be smoked very quickly. Interestingly, in all its brevity this cigar still manages to maintain an incomparable Cohiba elegance making it ever so interesting.
Popular Vitola: Petit Corona
Factory Vitola: Perlas
Ring Gauge: 40
Cigar Length: 102 mm / 4 ''
Body: Medium
About this Cigar: True to its kinship, the Siglo I marries premium Havana tobacco with experienced craftsmanship. The blend chosen by the blend master is simple but effective in releasing notes of wood, dry tobacco and coarse salt. This Demi Corona is short, relatively thin and can be smoked very quickly. Interestingly, in all its brevity this cigar still manages to maintain an incomparable Cohiba elegance making it ever so interesting.
Popular Vitola: Petit Corona
Factory Vitola: Marevas
Ring Gauge: 42
Cigar Length: 129 mm / 5 1/8''
Body: Medium
About this cigar: This cigar was introduced in November 1992 and to the international market in 1994, commemorating the 500th anniversary of the arrival of Columbus to the New World. The Siglo series are known to be milder than others from this famous Cuban brand, all of them very similar in taste, with mild creamy sweetness, medium bean flavours, and medium tobacco taste.
Popular Vitola: Corona Grandes
Factory Vitola: Corona Grandes
Ring gauge: 42
Cigar length: 155 mm / 6.1''
Body: Medium
About this Cigar: This Corona Gorda has consistently increased in quality every year since its introduction in 1992. The Siglo IV is a demanding, yet fantastic smoke and should be visited by seasoned afficionados only. The Cohiba Corona Gorda is full bodied and is capable of giving the smoker a whack. An impressive construction makes for the Siglo IV's flavors to be released in an easy and equal burn. Wonderful flavors released consist of pepper, roasted nuts and medium tobacco. Towards the end of the stick the blend might release chocolate spice onto your palate. A well rounded cigar and very pleasant.
Popular Vitola: Corona Gorda
Factory Vitola: Coronas Gordas
Ring Gauge: 46
Cigar Length: 143 mm / 5.6 inches
Body: Medium
About this Cigar: Launched to commemorate ten years of the Siglo series, this cigar is unctuously rich in complex flavours and is indisputably one of Cuba's finest cigars. Virile and refined, this habano spills out creamy notes of leather, cocoa and sweet spice. The power of the Siglo VI is transitional but never obtrusive, a gracious journey. With age, these cigars will mature with the grace of a vintage Rolls Royce. An indispensable must for any aficionado.
Popular Vitola: Cañonazo
Factory Vitola: Cañonazo
Ring Gauge: 52
Cigar Length: 150 mm / 5 7/8''
Body: Medium
