Cohiba Siglo VI
Size: 52 x 6 Canonazo
Box Code: ROA MAR 06
This cigar is the biggest in the Siglo line. It has a rich, tan wrapper with no noticeable veins. The cigar is well constructed and cuts easily. My butane lighters have become useless in the cold so I’ve switched to matches. The pre-light aroma is wheaty with hints of leather and light coffee.
1 Third
The draw is firm with little flavors except wheat. Nothing much interesting so far. Right now I’m picking up the typical grassy flavors common to Cohibas. The cigar is packed quite tightly possibly contributing to the firm draw.
2 Third
The cigar has begun to open up nicely with burst of white pepper. The pepper subsides yielding flavors of cream and honey. The burn is even with a long ash that falls flush with the foot. The cigar is medium-bodied and picking up nicely in intensity of flavors.
3 Third
The draw has been much more to my liking picking up with the second third and continuing into the last third. The flavors are remaining consistent with honey and cream and a slight butteriness on the finish. No real harshness detected, but the pepper flavors are coming back. The last third is the most enjoyable so far. The aftertaste is “clean.” The ash has held very well throughout the entire smoke.
Overall Impressions
A well-constructed cigar that takes patience to open up. The flavors are there but certainly need more time to develop. I should know better than to smoke a Cohiba so young, but I wanted to see how these were progressing. It’s time to put the box in long-term storage.
