Each Saturday and Sunday we’ll post a Quick Smoke: not quite a full review, just our brief take on a single cigar.

At just over four inches with a 40 ring gauge, Cohiba’s Siglo I vitola takes about 40 minutes to burn from light to nub. It packs a full, deceptive spice into a short format that’s perfect for mid-afternoon breaks. The price ($8.60 per stick) is quite steep, though, and the finish is a little hot for my liking. I’d rather take my time with a larger, smoother size from this famed Cohiba line.

Verdict = Hold.

-Patrick A

photo credit: Stogie Guys