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Quick Smoke: Cohiba Siglo I (Cuban)

29 Nov 2009

Each Saturday and Sunday we’ll post a Quick Smoke: not quite a full review, just our brief verdict on a single cigar of “buy,” “hold,” or “sell.”

This little demi corona features a veiny wrapper, and the cigar isn’t particularly firm. Still, it is expertly constructed, resulting in a 30-minute smoke with good combustion and a sturdy ash. After an initial burst of what seemed to be harsh and hot sawdust flavors, it settles into a pleasant medium-bodied profile with cedar and caramel flavors and a hint of peppery spice on the finish. But it lacks complexity, particularly given the high price these Cubans command.

Verdict = Sell.

–Patrick S

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2 Responses to “Quick Smoke: Cohiba Siglo I (Cuban)”

  1. furious Sunday, November 29, 2009 at 4:00 pm #

    A common complaint with these little guys. You really must stretch them out to 45 minutes or more, if possible. The tobacco is triple-fermented from the best of the best fields in Vuelta Abajo. I’ve rarely had a dud that wasn’t the result of user error.

  2. John Brooke - The Weekly Cigar Thursday, December 3, 2009 at 1:32 am #

    Bummer, I just got one of these in the mail. We’ll see if I like it better.