Cohiba Magicos Circa 2007: Throwback Weekend Review

[havanaclub]

First off I would like to thank Lisa[mention=8371]canadianbeaver[/mention] for this cigar that I acquired through a trade.
This cigar brings back many memories. The Cohiba Magicos Maduro 5 was the first box of cigars I purchased on my first trip to Cuba. My wife and I have been to Cuba 5 times and in 2 weeks we are going again for a nice family March break trip. I might just have to pick up another box if I can find them as this was the last one I own. I added my last Magicos 09 from that first box purchase to the box pass. I was holding onto that cigar for so long. I didn’t want to smoke it because of the sentimental value. But I thought what better to let another BOTL try it in the pass put on by Chris[mention=5835]chanceschmerr[/mention]
Anyway, back to the cigar review.

This cigar was constructed perfectly. The burn was 10/10 with absolutely no touch ups required. Nice firm pack and the draw was perfect, which created a huge volume of smoke.
1st: initial puffs gave a little black pepper on the tongue. It was pleasant. Very rich cocoa flavours with each draw. The classic Cohiba grass/hay was very faint in the background.
Very long finish, what a great start.
2nd: cocoa, nutty with an increase in body to medium full. The black pepper note was still around but not as intense.
3rd: this cigar finished off very well for being a short and stout cigar. I find they can become hot in the final third. I took my time as I usual do. The chocolate note was in the forefront and picked up in intensity with a roasted almond/nutty note in the background. The classic Cohiba flavours were gone by this point.
 
Excellent cigar. Rated : 95
 
 
 
 
 
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[jfire]

I had several OR boxes of the Magicos. Like smoking chocolate ovaltine! The later releases just didn’t have the magic. Thanks for the review!


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[CigKopf]

Great review. I’ve always been curious about the Maduro 5, but I haven't tried them. I guess it's time to grab a box!

[ElJavi76]

I've heard really good things on this maduro line. I want to explore it. Great review Brent, glad you enjoyed this. 

Cheers bro

[havanaclub]

I've heard really good things on this maduro line. I want to explore it. Great review Brent, glad you enjoyed this. 
Cheers bro

Thanks Javi. What’s nice is they come in 10ct boxes. The genios is on my radar.


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[Raskol]

Great review. Gives me an idea what to smoke tonight  Thanks! Brent

[havanaclub]

Great review. Gives me an idea what to smoke tonight  Thanks! Brent

Thanks Andy. Did you end up smoking one? How was it?


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[Raskol]

Thanks Andy. Did you end up smoking one? How was it?


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Not yet. Will smoke one as soon as my sore throat goes away.

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[mgcrunch]

Wow! Eleven years is a long time to wait. Great to see it lived up to expectations.