Cohiba Maduro 5 Secretos Cigar - 1 Single

Date Added: Friday 26 February, 2016 by Kevin

I purchased this after reading a review in the Cigar Scene monthly magazine. Initially I enjoyed it thoroughly with a nice aroma and a very good construction along with a lasting ash. I enjoyed this with a couple of cups of black Italian coffee. The flavours of wood, pepper and spices on the initial draw followed by a slightly bitter aftertaste of dark chocolate/cocoa. However, just after half way down the cigar became very bitter and sour. It was a real turn for the worse and I wanted to make sure it wasn't just me so I handed the cigar to my dad (he took a draw at the start to taste it) and he was shocked at how the cigar had changed flavour so quickly. At this price I feel like I paid £13 for half a cigar (a bit pricey). Overall I feel a bit disappointed that I had to give up, but the experience became simply unpleasant.

Date Added: Tuesday 14 April, 2015 by Alex

Have had two of these now, both good smokes, at the stronger end of the flavour scale. On the last one with a glass of decent port I didn't want it to finish. But have to say I still might not buy another as after exploring the cigar market a bit more I feel you are paying too much for the brand, and similar quality is available for significantly less. If you're not watching the pennies I'd recommend this fully, if you are I would suggest looking at the similar El Credito exquisitos or Alec Bradly black market punk, or ideally trying all three and deciding on your favourite.

Date Added: Monday 22 December, 2014 by DARREN

What lovely cigar for christmas with delicious flavours and goes great with a single malt or good port ,perfect .

Date Added: Wednesday 24 October, 2012 by Gary

What a cigar. Took this out for an important golf match. Could I put it down to play a recovery shot after looking for what I thought was a lost ball?? No!!! As a newcomer and preferring milder cigars this was a joy! Always thought Montes were the ones to smoke but am converted to the lovely Cohiba flavour. Can't say I picked up all the flavours but all I know is was it tasted nice and smoked perfectly. Hopefully( if I can afford it!) Many more to come

Date Added: Thursday 19 July, 2012 by Mike

If you enjoy the ritual of preparing and smoking your cigars, then the Maduro 5 Secretos will not disappoint. This truly is a thing of beauty to behold, with a rich, chocolate-coloured wrapper that displays superb totally hand-made construction and a wonderful odour. The cigar toasts easily and produces wonderful quantities of smoke when it's being drawn, but virtually nothing when it's at rest. It has a medium to full body, with pepper being the overriding flavour. The smoke is always smooth, never harsh, but the little Secretos is certainly full-strength, making me feel a little light-headed, but not in an overly unpleasant way. I usually smoke only two thirds of my cigars, but this cigar kept on giving. Burn was a little inconsistent (I've smoked three of my box of 10 so far), but the ash remained firm and stayed in place for almost an inch - and more importantly the flavour stayed delicious throughout the 50 minutes or so they burn for. Not for beginners - the strength is too much - but the Maduro 5 Secretos punches well above its weight. This is a quality cigar and is a delight to smoke. My first box will not be my last.

Date Added: Monday 07 May, 2012 by aaron

bought 2 of these last july. Had the first aug last yr. Very nice cigar, well balanced great draw easy smoke. Nothing amazing that set itself apart. The second I have had over this weekend. I pulled it from its humidor and was expecting more of the same. This was different, flavors matured and found their identity. its not offensive and now rounded. Coffee, espresso creme comes through this follows through the cigar a hint of pepper all wrapped in a creamy toffee complex taste. The cigar end with more a choc bent. great cigar once matured. an ok one off the ship.