I have never smoked a real Cohiba talisman but have smoked a BHK 52, 54 and 56 and I was put off by this as a Cohiba. Firstly it was a "gift", secondly - the first 3-4 draws were spicy almost peppery when I smoked it, which I have never sort of had in a Cohiba before.
I found the ash and burn...