Tasting Notes

The Cohiba Línea 1492 Siglo VI represents the pinnacle of refinement within Cohiba’s celebrated Siglo collection, offering an exceptionally elegant and sophisticated expression of Cuban cigar craftsmanship. Handcrafted from carefully selected Vuelta Abajo tobaccos, this prestigious vitola delivers a beautifully balanced smoking experience, distinguished by its luxurious creaminess, aromatic complexity, and remarkable depth of flavor.

Strength: Medium to Full

Flavor Profile: Creamy Cedar, Golden Honey, Toasted Almonds, Espresso, Dark Chocolate, Vanilla, Leather, Citrus Zest, Warm Spice

Finish: Long, creamy, sophisticated, and elegantly balanced.

The opening reveals delicate notes of creamy cedar, golden honey, and toasted almonds, complemented by subtle hints of sweet hay and white pepper. As the cigar develops, layers of roasted coffee, smooth vanilla, supple leather, and cocoa emerge, enriched by nuances of citrus zest and warm baking spices. The final third intensifies gracefully, introducing deeper notes of espresso, dark chocolate, seasoned oak, and earthy tobacco, culminating in a long, silky finish with lingering impressions of honeyed sweetness, roasted nuts, and delicate spice.

Vitola de Galera: Canonazo

Ring Gauge: 52 (20.64 mm)

Length: 150 mm (5 7/8″)

Box Count: 25

Manufacture: Handmade

Origin: Cuba

Introduced in 2002 as an addition to Cohiba’s prestigious Línea 1492 collection, the Siglo VI features the distinguished Cañonazo vitola, measuring 150 mm in length with a substantial 52-ring gauge. Renowned for its generous smoke production, refined character, and exceptional complexity, the Cohiba Siglo VI stands as an enduring symbol of Cuban cigar excellence, offering a luxurious and memorable experience for the discerning aficionado.

Story of the Brand

In 1492, during Columbus’s first voyage to the “new world”, he visited the island of Cuba. His sailors were introduced to a bunch of dried leaves that were smoked in a pipe. The island natives called it “Cohíba.” In 1963, a cigar rolled by a “torcedor” (cigar roller) for his own use, was offered to Fidel Castro. It immediately became Fidel’s favorite. In 1964, a small factory was set up to make these cigars before being moved to its current location known as the El Laguito factory.

This original cigar was an unnamed and known as Laguito No.1, and in 1967, two additional sizes were added, Laguito No. 2 and Laguito No. 3. The cigar brand remained unnamed until 1966, when it was officially named Cohiba. In 1969 the brand and packaging were finalized for the three cigars. In 1982, three new Cohiba cigars were introduced to non-diplomats: Lanceros, Coronas Especiales, and Panetelas. Then in 1989, three more vitolas were added to the brand, which included Espléndidos, Robustos and Exquisitos, completing what is known as “La Línea Clásica.” In 1992, five more vitolas were added creating the “Linea 1492”: Siglo I, II, III, IV and V.