Quick Smoke: Cohiba (CRA Exclusive)

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.”

I received this smoke in the mail from Cigar Rights of America (CRA) when I renewed my membership in the organization. As far as I can tell, the only thing that makes this a “CRA Exclusive” is the dimensions, which measure six inches long. The Gigante is the sole regular production Cohiba that’s exactly six inches, and I can safely say this is no Gigante, which has a super-thick ring gauge of 60. In any event, the flavor is very similar to the standard Cohiba blend, which sports a Cameroon wrapper and Dominican filler tobaccos. Somewhat spicy, kind of creamy, with a dry, woodsy core. Considering many Cohibas run in excess of $10 apiece, I’m glad I got this one as a complimentary “thank you” from CRA. I’m not sure I would have been thrilled paying that kind of money for this cigar, considering all the other smokes you can get for less than $10. Still, it’s an enjoyable treat.

Verdict = Hold.

–Patrick A

photo credit: Stogie Guys