Cohiba Siglo IV (JUL 2023)

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 extra girth of this Corona Gorda size allows the signature taste of La Línea 1492 to reveal and show from the very start before developing richly on the palate throughout its lifespan.

TASTING NOTES

The Siglo IV delivers a medium-bodied smoke with rich volumes of creamy smoke, featuring notes of cedar, hay, and baking spice. As it progresses, it develops layers of darker earth, cocoa powder, and roasted coffee bean, maintaining the line's signature honey sweetness throughout.

The Siglo IV's balanced, evolving flavours pair wonderfully with a Fine Bourbon or Rye Whiskey, an Espresso, or a Medium-Bodied Port Wine to highlight the dark fruit and cocoa notes.

CIGAR INFORMATION

Country of Origin: Cuba

Flavour profile: Medium-bodied

Vitola: Corona Gorda

Size: 46 ring gauge, 5 5/8 inches

Smoking time: 45 minutes