Cohiba Cigars
Cohiba serves as the flagship brand of Habanos S.A., Cuba's state-run cigar organization. The brand name derives from the Taino Indian term for tobacco leaf bundles historically smoked in Cuba.
Production Process
Cohiba cigars utilize tobacco cultivated in Cuba's Vuelta Abajo region. The leaves undergo extended fermentation to develop distinctive aromas. Behike 56 exemplifies this process, incorporating unique maturation techniques.
Product Lines
- Línea Clásica - Six sizes with medium to full body profiles
- Linea 1492 - Five original sizes plus Siglo VI format
- Línea Maduro 5 - Three sizes featuring five-year-aged dark wrapper leaves
- Línea Behike - Three exclusive sizes containing medio tiempo filler leaves from sun-grown tobacco's upper foliage
Strength Profile
- Clásica: Medium-Full
- 1492: Medium
- Maduro 5: Medium-Full
- Behike: Full
Geographic Origin
All Cohiba cigars are Cuban-produced through Habanos S.A. Originally created for diplomatic gifting, the brand transitioned to public sales and achieved global recognition.
Legal Status
Cohiba cigars remain legal in UK markets. US restrictions apply due to ongoing Cuban trade embargo regulations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What defines Cohiba's flavor profile?
Signature "totalmente a mano con tripa larga" - long filler hand-rolled with triple-cap, using Vuelta Abajo tobacco fermented 3+ years.
Can I get Cohiba in Australia?
Yes, lines like Siglo and Robusto ship from Sydney in plain packaging with authentication certificates and humidity control.
How to spot fake Cohibas?
Authentic have: triple hologram bands, microprinted "Habana Cuba", box code matching Habanos database, and triple-cap construction.
What Cohiba suits European collectors?
Siglo VI Gran Reserva features 2003-harvest tobacco aged 15+ years - ultra-rare. Shipped EU-wide from Frankfurt with TPD compliance.
Why are Cohibas box-pressed?
Traditional Cuban press compresses bunches 15%, intensifying combustion and concentrating flavors - technique perfected at El Laguito factory.
What's special about Maduro 5 series?
Uses extra-fermented San Juan y Martínez wrappers aged 5 years minimum, creating signature notes of cocoa, espresso and cedar.