Cohiba Maduro 5 Genios Cigar Review

• Brand: Cohiba Maduro 5 Genios
• Length: 5.5 inches (140 mm)
• Ring: 52
• Score: 3/5

General Information

The Cohiba Maduro 5 Genios is a hand - made Cuban cigar in Robusto format. Its wrapper is Maduro aged 5 years, with a box code of STA AUG 09. It costs about $20 each.

Appearance

The cigar has a rustic look, with a sloppy cap, lumpy feel, and big veins. It emits an earthy/leathery smell when cold.

Construction

The draw is a bit tight. The burn is straight for the first two - thirds of the cigar and then becomes crooked.

Flavor

• One third: It starts with an earthy and leathery taste, with cedar flavors on the finish. It's not very smooth and doesn't taste like a typical Cuban cigar.
• Two thirds: Coffee flavors develop, and it becomes more balanced and smooth, starting to taste Cuban.
• Three thirds: It becomes harsh and loses most of its flavors.

Value

It's hard to justify the price of over $20 each. The reviewer generally thinks Cohibas are overpriced.

Despite its inconsistencies, the reviewer enjoyed the cigar. If the whole cigar tasted like its mid - point, it would have been rated higher. The reviewer thought it was better than the Secretos and would consider trying another.