Reviews

Date Added: Friday 03 June, 2016

Cuaba Divinos Cigar - 1 Single by Staff

Reviewed by Kevin Reed First a little background on the Cuaba brand for those needing a little hard fact. Up until the beginning of this century, the figurado shape (or perfecto if we're being picky), pointed at both ends and bulbous in the middle, was the most popular in the world. With figurado's returning to fashion in the mid-90's, Cuaba was introduced in London in 1996, the brand being the first new Cuban cigar brand to be introduced into commercial production since 1968. Cuaba is the Taino Indian word for the special Cuban bush used to light the "Cohiba" or "Tobacco" on the Island used during religious ceremonies. Cuaba cigars are made at the Romeo y Julieta Factory (now Briones Montoto) under the supervision of Master Roller Izquierdo Gonzalez. This figurado shape is very difficult to make as it has to be made without the use of a cigar mould so don't be surprised if, upon opening a box, you find that no two cigars are identical. Rolled on the thighs of Cuban virgins ? Doubtful. But rolled on the thighs of a master of his art ? Very possibly. We shall see. OK..the

Date Added: Friday 03 June, 2016

Cohiba Siglo VI Cigar - 1 Single by Staff

Reviewed by Joe Gellman on 13th August 2003 Fire, the wheel, gunpowder, moveable type, the steam engine, and the computer. What does this have to do with my tasting note on the new Cohiba Siglo VI? They are all milestones in civilization. I waited interminably for my Siglo VI to arrive in the mail. I am glad that I did not hold my breath, since it has not come, yet. On the other hand, I was favored with one at a recent Herf at Kelly Kimura's home, where Mitchell, recently landed from across the Pond, handed me my first Siglo VI. Mo said "Go on, light up." Not being shy when offered a gift, I gingerly "felt up" the cigar, eyed it carefully, sniffed at it, felt about the body a few more times, and then placed the cigar into that patulous gap just below my nose; I had just tasted the new world of cigars! There was a gentle sweetness with a slight acidulous undertone, at first, and I could not wait to light up. Well, truth be told, I forgot to cut the head. I'd make a horrible moile. A brief description of this newest Wonder from Cuba. It is 5 7/8 X 52. Wow! The deep, rich, m

Date Added: Friday 03 June, 2016

Cohiba Siglo VI Cigar - 1 Single by Staff

Reviewed by Ray Moxley (July 2004) Received this in a cigar auction I recently won at a cigar site with a bunch of other old nasty smokes. A beautiful day, temp in mid 70's, light breeze the wind chimes playing occasional notes for me. Worked out on the bowflex, part of my new years resolution to get this old fat body in shape.. Earlier in this relaxing day I had smoked an 2002 Cohiba Lancero, a 2003 Cohiba Exquisito, and a Punch Mini. I have smoked other Cohibas throughout this past year including Robusto, Siglo IV, and Siglo V and love them all. For dinner I cooked up 3 massive ribeyes each weighing in at a pound + for my 19 year old son heading back to college tomorrow, my wife and I. Mashed taters on the side and salad with a delicious bottle of Australian Merlot wine. Afterwards, decided it was time to fire up a hopefully memorable smoke and selected this one as it was massive in girth worthy of the fine meal I had just consumed, and this it is one I have not had the opportunity to smoke yet. This 150mm by 52 is a massive cigar to behold! The wrapper absolutely be

Date Added: Friday 03 June, 2016

Cohiba Siglo VI Cigar - 1 Single by Staff

Reviewed by Andrew Miller Have you even held a cigar that fit softly in your hands but felt as though it carried the influence of a gold brick!? Well this is that cigar. First impressions of the Siglo VI by Cohiba are that this is one cigar that is very well put together. It has that elusive charm of a Robusto, but the significance of a large cigar. This is one canon shot that gets your attention. It was a fairly simple light for a cigar of this gauge and it required few corrections. This cigar was a unique experience for me as I was always trying to figure it out but always just missed its intentions. This cigar starts off aggressive and makes me think it will be spicy all the way, but just as you prepare for a frontal assault you can see the cigar shows its strategy and gives you a milder refinement found often in Hoyo De Monterrey cigars. Now at this point I was beginning to understand that I think I had just run into the first cigar that has ever outsmarted me! With a very sneaky coffee flavour that left a little bitter taste on the back of the tongue, and the consistent

Date Added: Friday 03 June, 2016

Cohiba Siglo IV Cigar - 1 Single by Staff

Reviewed by Russell Wren (June 2001) I am thrilled to be "on staff" here at Cigars LTD as a cigar reviewer; I know it's a tough job reviewing Havanas but somebody's gotta do it! I have done this for SMOKE Magazine for the past 3 years so there is some experience in my corner. Normally I review cigars blind, however in this instance the cigars are banded and identified. This lends some interesting angles to the review as far as comparison (to prior vintage) goes. I have smoked many Cohiba Siglo IV s over the past few years and find them to be a very enjoyable vitola if procured at the right price, allowed to mature fully and smoked during just the right moment of the day. Mitchell sent me three cigars to review, the results are broken down into several catagories. ASTHETICS....the wrappers were a medium Colorado shade, I'd call it chestnut brown...typical Cohiba color...they had very little evidence of oils and almost felt dry. These sticks did have a few spongey soft spots as this seems typical of recent Cohibas. This past winter I had the opportunity to observe several tobac

Date Added: Friday 03 June, 2016

Cohiba Siglo III Cigar - 1 Single by Staff

Reviewed by Elliot Blum (June 2000) Part of the mystique of the Cohiba line is its distinctive look, taste, and aroma. The Siglo III's that I received were perfect examples. The chestnut golden wrapped triplets measured an exact 6-1/8" with a 42 ring gauge. No blemishes, no veining, and a beautifully tipped triple cap hallmarks the impeccable craftsmanship of the cigar maker. To my delight, all three bands were loose indicating proper storage and sufficient aging. They were ready to be smoked. I decided to start my Saturday morning with a fresh brewed cup of Jamaican Blue Mountain coffee and a Siglo III. The perfect time to savor the famed unique flavor of this Cohiba. From the start, the fresh taste of Spanish cedar filled my mouth with only a gentle pull. A perfect draw on a Corona Grande is a compliment to the skill of the torcedor. Even being outside, the redolence of the Siglo was quite discernible. Not strong, but gracefully filling the air with its pleasant woody aroma. As the smoking progressed, woody notes began to give way to a gentle spiciness that had definite und