The Ultimate Guide to Cohiba Cigars

• Brand Name: Cohiba
• Length: 124 mm
• Ring: 50
• Score: 2/5 (Overall Rating)

Origin and Basics

The Cohiba Robusto is from Cuba, with a Robusto format. It has a size of 124 x 19.84 mm, a ring of 50, and weighs 11.66 g. It's hand - made and costs about $15 each.

Construction

Some sites report construction issues with Cohiba, like loosely rolled cigars or cracked wrappers. However, the three Cohiba Robustos sampled had no physical problems. The wrapper is a milky - chocolate color with small, minor veins. When squeezed, it's slightly spongy with no soft spots. The burn is decent, and the ash is a flaky salt - and - pepper color that doesn't hold for more than an inch at a time.

Flavor & Taste

• Pre - light draw has subtle hints of hay/grass, and the foot has a subtle floral scent.
• The first third has a bad flavor, like chewing on wet, bitter grass.
• The second third gets better as the bitterness fades and coffee and dark - chocolate flavors emerge.
• The last third shines with a pleasant spiciness.

The Cohiba Robusto is a decent medium - body cigar. The strength of Cohiba cigars is overstated.

Value

At $15 per cigar, it's not a great value. Buying a box of 25 is expensive. If it were more enjoyable from the start, it would be worth having for special occasions.

Appearance rating: 3.5/5; Construction rating: 4/5; Flavor rating: 2/5; Value rating: 1/5.