Cohíba Siglo VI
Size: Robusto (52 x 5.9)
Strength: Medium to Full
Price: £24.55 ($38.60)

I received a few Cuban cigars as a gift from a good friend who lives in the UK. My wife and are planning on visiting him and hie wife sometime in the future. We share the love of good cigars and pipe tobacco. I thought this would be a great opportunity to sample and review some of the top quality Cuban cigars…..

The Cohíba Siglo VI is probably one of the best cigars rolled in Cuba. I had the opportunity to smoke Cuban cigars while on vacation in Aruba in 1994. Finding a cigar shop in Oranjestad was the first priority. At this point I had never smoked a Cuban, but heard people rave about them, so my level of anticipation was high. The first thing I notice was how expensive they where…compared to cigars back in the states, these where over the top expensive. As you can see from the price above, not much as changed…..$38 for a single cigar is outrageous.

At first I was not impressed. I was an experienced cigar smoker in 1994 and had smoked cigars from Jamaica, Dominican Republic, Nicaragua and other counties, all of which seemed of better quality and were far less expensive. I had heard stories about how strong Cuban cigars were…these were mild and tame by comparison. However, with all due respect, these little cigars are creamy, smooth, and provide a rich myriad of aromas varying from musk, spice, earthy to woody tones. Given the Robusto size, it was a nice 45 minute smoke. It only required a single light and burned evenly, with a nice gray ash. 

The Espléndido is supposed to be the “Father of Cohíbas”, but I’m afraid the Espléndido will have to relinquish its crown to the Siglo VI. This cigar is a classic from Havana stick. For anyone who wants to venture into the world of Cuban cigars, this would certainly be an excellent starting point…..and a must for the true cigar lover as well!

Appearance: 10 out of 10 (smooth and oily wrapper leaf)     
Construction: 9 out of 10 (firm, yet not soft)
Flavor: 9 out of 10 (very pleasant flavor and aroma)
Value:    3 out of 10 (very expensive)
Overall Experience: 9 out of 10 (a classic smoke…very enjoyable!)

Final notes: While I truly enjoyed this cigar, it was overly expensive. Keep in mind that since 1961, all Cuban products are illegal and can’t be imported into the US. I don’t promote or encourage the illegal importation of these items….while I personally don’t agree with the political, social or economic position of the embargo, it’s the law. However, when presented with a Cuban cigar (as John F. Kennedy once said), I’ll destroy them, one by one.

I have several more Cuban cigars to smoke and review….so stay tuned!

Happy Puffing!