Cohiba Maduro 5 Genios

HISTORY

Cohiba is the flagship brand of Habanos S.A. and was originally created in 1966 for the late President of Cuba, Fidel Castro. They were made at the then top secret, but now world famous, El Laguito factory. At first it was only seen outside Cuba as gifts for heads of state and visiting diplomats and it was not until 1982 that Cohiba was made available in limited quantities to the open market.

The name “Cohiba” is a Taino Indian word for the bunches of tobacco leaves that Columbus first saw being smoked by the original inhabitants of Cuba – the earliest known form of the cigar.

The leaves used for rolling Cohiba vitolas are the “selection of the selection” from the five finest plantations in the San Juan y Martinez and San Luis districts of the Vuelta Abajo zone which is widely regarded as the finest tobacco growing land/soil in the world.

Uniquely amongst Havanas up to three of Cohiba’s filler leaves, the seco, ligero and the rare medio tiempo (the latter of which is used only in the Behike range), undergo an extra fermentation in barrels, which adds smoothness to the blend.

All sizes of Cohiba are ‘tripa larga, totalmente a mano’ – long filler, totally handmade. Cohiba encompasses four different Líneas, or Lines.

The most substantial Maduro 5 in the range. The dark wrapper, specially aged for five years, brings a top note of sweetness to its core medium to full blend. Great personality for seasoned smokers.

TASTING NOTES

The initial profile at first light is immediately rich and complex, delivering deep notes of dark chocolate, roasted coffee, and a smooth molasses sweetness. As the cigar continues to develop, layers of rich earth, black pepper, and aged cedar emerge, providing a powerful, creamy, and long-lasting finish.

Given its robust flavour and medium-to-full strength, this pairs perfectly with an aged dark rum or a full-bodied, peaty Single Malt Scotch to complement the cocoa and earthy richness.

CIGAR INFORMATION

Country of Origin: Cuba

Flavour profile: Medium to Full-bodied

Vitola: Genios

Size: 52 ring gauge, 5 1/2 inches

Smoking time: 50 minutes