Cohiba - Siglo II - Box of 5
Cohiba - Siglo II - Box of 5
A pack of five cigars.
The classic Mareva format, one of the most enduring shapes in Havana, and one of the most popular Siglos. Long enough for the blend to develop, short enough for a lunchtime or after-dinner smoke.
Cohiba's Línea 1492 was unveiled in Havana in November 1992 to mark five hundred years since Columbus reached the Americas. “Siglo” means century, and each number in the original line honours one of those five centuries. As with every Cohiba, the tobacco is selected from the Vuelta Abajo, and the seco and ligero leaves are given the marque's additional fermentation in barrels, which is behind the smooth, rounded character Cohiba is known for. Habanos class the Línea 1492 as medium in flavour, the lightest of the Cohiba lines, which makes the Siglos an elegant introduction to the marque and a dependable everyday choice for experienced smokers.
Connoisseurs' notes
Published reviewers commonly describe the Siglo II as: Creamy and gently spicy, with earthy, coffee-bean notes and a clean mineral edge.
Summarised from published tasting notes (Cigar Aficionado and specialist UK tobacconists).
Recognition
- Cigar Aficionado 90 – No. 15 of the Top 25 Cigars of 2005
- Cigar Aficionado 90 (1 Aug 2008 issue)
Specifications
| Marque / line | Cohiba · Línea 1492 |
|---|---|
| Factory size (vitola) | Mareva |
| Shape | Petit corona (Mareva) |
| Length | 129 mm (5⅛") |
| Ring gauge | 42 |
| Strength | Medium (Habanos classification) |
| Smoking time | about 40 minutes (approx.) |
| Introduced | 1992 |
| Origin | Cuba · tobacco from the Vuelta Abajo |
Storage & smoking
Keep in a humidor at 65–70% relative humidity and around 16–18°C. Cut just above the cap line and toast the foot gently before lighting; smoke slowly and let it rest between draws.
Genuine Habanos, supplied through Hunters & Frankau, the official UK importer. You must be 18 or over to purchase tobacco products.